iPhone 17 Pro Max: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max full specs revealed, including 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, A19 Pro chip, 48MP triple cameras, up to 2TB storage, Apple Intelligence, and all-day battery life.
Apple has officially introduced the iPhone 17 Pro Max, the company most advanced iPhone yet. This flagship arrives with a larger 6.9-inch display, the powerful A19 Pro chip, an upgraded triple-camera system, and smarter software through Apple Intelligence. Built with premium materials and designed for both creators and professionals, the iPhone 17 Pro Max sets a new benchmark for smartphones.
Premium Design and Build Quality
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is available in Silver, Cosmic Orange, and Deep Blue. It features an aluminum unibody design with Ceramic Shield 2 on the front and Ceramic Shield on the back. The device measures 6.43 × 3.07 × 0.34 inches and weighs 8.22 ounces. It is also IP68 certified, resistant to dust and water up to six meters for 30 minutes.
Bigger, Brighter Super Retina Display
The phone is equipped with a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen at 2868 × 1320 resolution (460 ppi). It supports Dynamic Island, Always-On display, and ProMotion up to 120Hz. Brightness reaches 1000 nits typical, 1600 nits HDR peak, and 3000 nits outdoors, with a minimum of 1 nit. True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, and fingerprint-resistant coatings complete the experience.
Next-Gen Performance with A19 Pro
Powered by the A19 Pro processor, the iPhone 17 Pro Max includes a 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), a 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It also features hardware-accelerated ray tracing for console-level graphics.
Smarter Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence is deeply integrated across apps for communication, creativity, and productivity, with on-device privacy. Features include Live Translation in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone calls, plus Writing Tools for proofreading, rewriting, and summarizing text. In Mail and calls, it provides Smart Reply, voicemail summaries, and call recording with Notes. The “Reduce Interruptions” feature highlights priority notifications and time-sensitive alerts in Mail.
Advanced Triple-Camera System
The iPhone 17 Pro Max introduces a 48MP triple Fusion camera setup:
- Main (24 mm, ƒ/1.78): 2nd-gen sensor-shift OIS, 100% Focus Pixels, 24MP/48MP modes, and 12MP 2× option.
- Ultra Wide (13 mm, ƒ/2.2): 120° FOV with Hybrid Focus Pixels.
- Telephoto (100 mm tetraprism, ƒ/2.8): 3D sensor-shift OIS, autofocus, 8× optical-quality zoom (200 mm).
The system supports 16× optical-quality zoom, up to 40× digital zoom, and features like Adaptive True Tone flash, Smart HDR 5, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting, Night mode, Panorama (63MP), 48MP macro, ProRAW, Spatial photos, and next-gen Portraits with Focus and Depth Control.
Pro-Level Video Recording
Video options include Dolby Vision 4K at 24/25/30/60/100/120 fps, 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, and 720p at 30 fps. Modes include Cinematic (up to 4K/30), Action (up to 2.8K/60), and Spatial Video (1080p/30). Pro tools like ProRes 4K/120 fps with external recording, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, ACES, and genlock are also available. Stabilization is handled by 2nd-gen OIS (Main) and 3D OIS with autofocus (Telephoto). Audio is recorded with four studio-quality microphones offering Spatial Audio, stereo, and wind noise reduction.
Upgraded Front Camera
The 18MP Center Stage front camera (ƒ/1.9) supports autofocus, Retina Flash, ultra-stabilized video, and Dual Capture. It delivers 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Cinematic video (4K/30 fps), ProRes video (4K/60 fps external), and slo-mo 1080p/120 fps. Features include Smart HDR 5, Night mode, Portrait Lighting, Photographic Styles, ProRAW, and Cinematic stabilization.
Long-Lasting Battery and Fast Charging
Battery performance reaches 39 hours of video playback and 35 hours of streaming. Charging options include 50% in 20 minutes with a 40W USB-C adapter or 30 minutes with a 30W adapter and MagSafe. Wireless charging supports MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25W. USB-C also enables USB 3 speeds up to 10 Gb/s and DisplayPort output.
Enhanced Safety and Security
Security comes via Face ID, while safety features include Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, Roadside Assistance, Messages via satellite, and Find My via satellite.
Modern Connectivity and Location Features
Connectivity options cover 5G NR (sub-6 & mmWave), Gigabit LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread, NFC, second-gen Ultra Wideband, and the Apple N1 wireless chip. Location is supported by dual-frequency GPS with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and NavIC, plus Wi-Fi, cellular, and iBeacon.
Intuitive Buttons and Controls
Controls include standard volume and side buttons, plus a customizable Action button and Camera Control button. The Action button supports shortcuts for Silent mode, Camera, Translate, Flashlight, and more. The Camera Control button allows instant access to exposure, depth, zoom, and styles. Built-in stereo speakers and multiple microphones complete the hardware.
Wide Range of Sensors
The phone is equipped with Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, barometer, high-dynamic-range gyro, high-g accelerometer, proximity sensor, and dual ambient light sensors.
Storage and eSIM Options
Storage options include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB. It supports dual eSIM with two active lines and storage for eight or more profiles. No physical SIM is supported.
Apple Pay and Apple Card Support
The iPhone 17 Pro Max supports Apple Pay with Face ID for payments in stores, apps, and online, plus Apple Cash in Messages and Express Transit. Apple Card integration offers Daily Cash rewards via Wallet.
Price and Availability
Apple offers four storage tiers:
- 256GB: $1199 or $49.95/month for 24 months
- 512GB: $1399 or $58.29/month for 24 months
- 1TB: $1599 or $66.62/month for 24 months
- 2TB: $1999 or $83.29/month for 24 months
Pre-orders begin at 5:00 a.m. PDT on September 12.
iPhone 17 Pro Max Key Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Display | 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868 × 1320, 460 ppi, ProMotion 120Hz, HDR, Always-On, up to 3000 nits outdoor brightness |
| Processor | A19 Pro chip – 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, 16-core Neural Engine, hardware-accelerated ray tracing |
| Apple Intelligence | Live Translation, Writing Tools, Smart Reply, voicemail summaries, call recording, “Reduce Interruptions” notification control |
| Rear Cameras | Triple 48MP Fusion system: Main (24 mm, ƒ/1.78), Ultra Wide (13 mm, ƒ/2.2, 120° FOV), Telephoto (100 mm, ƒ/2.8 tetraprism, 8× optical-quality zoom) |
| Front Camera | 18MP Center Stage, ƒ/1.9, autofocus, 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, ProRAW, Night mode |
| Video Recording | Dolby Vision 4K up to 120 fps, ProRes 4K/120 fps (external), Cinematic 4K/30 fps, Action 2.8K/60 fps, Spatial Video 1080p/30 fps |
| Battery | Up to 39 hrs video playback, 35 hrs streaming, 50% charge in 20 min (40W USB-C), MagSafe & Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W |
| Build & Durability | Aluminum unibody, Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back, IP68 water and dust resistance |
| Connectivity | 5G (sub-6 & mmWave), Gigabit LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread, NFC, 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband, dual-frequency GPS |
| Security & Safety | Face ID, Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, Roadside Assistance via satellite, Messages via satellite, Find My via satellite |
| Storage Options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB (dual eSIM, no physical SIM) |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, four studio-quality mics, Spatial Audio, wind noise reduction |
| Buttons & Controls | Volume, Side, customizable Action button, dedicated Camera Control button |
| Colors | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue |
| Price | 256GB: $1199, 512GB: $1399, 1TB: $1599, 2TB: $1999 |
