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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: Complete Specifications and In-Depth Review
July 9, 2026
PixabAnimation Team
14 min read
Introduction: A New Chapter for iPhone
The iPhone 17 Pro Max marks the most significant iPhone upgrade in years. Apple has delivered a comprehensive refresh that touches every aspect of the device — from the powerful A19 Pro chip to the redesigned camera system, improved battery life, and the introduction of Apple Intelligence, a suite of on-device AI features that promises to transform how users interact with their iPhone.
Design Evolution
The iPhone 17 Pro Max retains the titanium frame introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro but refines it with a new brush texture that offers improved grip. The Ceramic Shield 2 front glass is Apple's most durable yet, offering 2x better drop protection than the original Ceramic Shield. One notable design change is the addition of a Camera Control button on the right side — a dedicated capacitive button with haptic feedback that provides quick access to camera functions.
Complete Technical Specifications
| Network |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G (mmWave + Sub6) |
| Launch |
| Announced | 2025, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, September 19 |
| Body |
| Dimensions | 163.0 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm |
| Weight | 227 g (8.01 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), glass back, titanium frame (Grade 5) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (international) / eSIM only (USA) |
| IP68 | dust/water resistant (6m for 30 min) |
| Action button, Camera Control button, LiDAR scanner |
| Display |
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, HDR10, Dolby Vision, True Tone |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 118.0 cm2 (~93.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 |
| Always-On Display | Yes with 1Hz refresh rate |
| Platform |
| OS | iOS 19, upgradable to iOS 24+ |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | 10-core (2P + 6E + 2E efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple 10-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing |
| Neural Engine | 24-core, 48 TOPS AI performance |
| Memory |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB NVMe |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Main Camera |
| Triple 48MP | Main: 48 MP, f/1.78, 24mm (wide), 2nd-gen sensor-shift OIS, 100% Focus Pixels |
| Telephoto: 48 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope), 5x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide: 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° field of view, PDAF, macro mode |
| TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, Smart HDR 5, Apple ProRAW, Portrait Lighting, Night mode |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60/120fps, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes, Cinematic mode, Action mode |
| Selfie camera |
| Single | 18 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), PDAF, Center Stage |
| SL 3D sensor (Face ID) |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Battery |
| Type | Li-Ion 5088 mAh, non-removable |
| Wired | 30W PD, 50% charge in 30 minutes |
| Wireless | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi2 |
| Life | Up to 33 hours video playback |
| Misc |
| Colors | Natural Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium, Desert Titanium |
| Models | A3296, A3297, A3298, A3299 |
| SAR | 0.98 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $1,199 / €1,199 / £1,099 |
The A19 Pro's 24-core Neural Engine delivers 48 TOPS of AI processing power, enabling a comprehensive suite of on-device AI features. Writing Tools provides system-wide text rewriting, proofreading, and summarization across Mail, Notes, Messages, and third-party apps. Image Playground allows users to generate custom images in multiple styles. Siri has been completely rebuilt with LLM integration, enabling more natural conversations and complex multi-step tasks.
48MP Camera System — A Photography Powerhouse
For the first time, all three rear cameras on an iPhone Pro feature 48MP sensors. The main camera with second-generation sensor-shift OIS delivers exceptional stability. The 48MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom captures stunning detail at distance. The 48MP ultrawide doubles as a macro camera with improved autofocus that can focus as close as 2cm.
Display Excellence
The 6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120Hz ProMotion is the best display Apple has ever put in a phone. Dolby Vision support with dynamic range up to 2,000 nits peak brightness makes HDR content truly spectacular.
Verdict — The Best iPhone Ever Made
Pros: Best-in-class A19 Pro performance, comprehensive Apple Intelligence features, versatile 48MP triple camera with 5x zoom, stunning ProMotion OLED display, exceptional battery life, premium Grade 5 titanium construction
Cons: Only 30W charging in a 2025 flagship, very expensive at $1,199, eSIM-only in USA, significant weight at 227g
Price: Starting at $1,199 for 256GB
