Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
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Design21
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Rear Camera15
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Videos3
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Key Specs
Performance
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Apple A19 Pro -
Hexa Core (4.26 GHz, Dual Core + Quad core) -
12 GB RAM
Display
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6.9 inches (17.53 cm); Super Retina XDR OLED -
1320x2868 px (FHD+) -
120 Hz Refresh Rate -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Triple Camera Setup - 48 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 48 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
- 48 MP Telephoto (upto 40x Digital Zoom, upto 4x Optical Zoom) Camera
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Dual-color LED Flash -
4k @24/25/30/60/100/120 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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18 MP Wide Angle Lens -
Retina Flash -
4k @30/60 fps Video Recording
Battery
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4832 mAh -
40W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM -
5G Supported -
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Expert Review Summary
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Verdict
While it is the most loaded phone from Apple this year and noteworthy just because of that, the iPhone 17 Pro Max genuinely brings a bunch of upgrades in almost all core aspects. This includes a new design, a better telephoto camera, a better selfie snapper, a new vapour chamber, better performance, improved battery life, faster charging, and more. And it delivers on most counts, too.
Pros
- Vapour chamber for sustained performance
- Upgraded telephoto & selfie cameras
- Refreshed design
- Solid battery life & faster charging
Cons
- Digital zoom still lacking
- Apple Intelligence needs improvement
- Thicker & heavier
- Pricey
Improved display, revamped design
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It'd be weird to talk about design and not start with Cosmic Orange, the new hue that seems to have its own identity. Maybe because it's right in front of me, but also because this colour seems quite unlike Apple, in a way that's hard to put into words. Plus, Orange seems to be the hero colour and Apple has plastered it on hoardings across town, so it's very identifiable with the iPhone 17 Pro series. Coming to the main thing, the design is a big part of the story this time, given how Apple has revamped it after a long time. Truth be told, I think I prefer the clean, minimal aesthetic of the predecessors, but the new one has grown on me in the time I've had it. The standout element this time is the large camera island (or plateau, as Apple calls it), which stretches almost from one end to the other across the phone's width. It doesn't look bad by any means, and combined with the orange hue, almost feels overwhelming, for want of a better word. In other shades like black or white, the 17 Pro Max looks a bit more subtle I think. Another deviation from the norm is the matte-finished portion below the camera island, which also contributes to the overall look and makes the iPhone 17 Pro series stand out from its predecessors. The placement of ports and controls is standard otherwise, and the right spine also includes the dedicated Camera Control key that debuted on the 16 series lineup last year. The device has also moved from titanium to aluminium, increasing its weight and thickness marginally as compared to the predecessor.
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Oh shoot!
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The trio of 48MP shooters on the back are an upgrade from before, with optical-like zoom being bumped up to 8X thanks to the new sensor. Camera quality is right up there, easily matching, sometimes besting images from rival flagships. The iPhones have long been regarded as the best camera smartphones, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max takes the legacy forward without breaking into sweat. You wouldn't be able to find massive differences in image quality when comparing it with the iPhone 16 Pro / Pro Max, except for the telephoto, which gets a bump up thanks to the new 48MP sensor. There's a new 4X optical zoom in place of the 5X featured by the predecessor. It's hardly a downgrade, but what it does enable is a new 8X zoom achieved by cropping out images from the 4X shots. The results are pretty good. That said, the iPhone 17 Pro Max can't really match the unbelievable digital zoom levels achieved by the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, or the ProRes Zoom seen on the Pixel 10 Pro. In terms of night shots, there's still some flare visible around light sources, but I think it's better than before.
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No performance anxiety here. No battery anxiety either
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On the software side of things, Apple's mobile platform has jumped to iOS 26 directly from version 18, and the latest phones naturally come loaded up with that. Visually, the new OS is a significant change, with its glassy exterior receiving a mix of positive and negative reviews from early users who got their hands on the beta builds. Behind all that glass, core apps (including Phone, Photos, Camera, etc) have also gotten new interfaces and a new set of features. I won't get into a lot of detail here, but I do think a few things like the Camera app needs a bit of a learning curve (despite its simpler look). Also, Apple needs to do a bit more on the AI features front, as Apple Intelligence can't really match what the likes of Samsung and Google are offering on their phones at the moment. All said and done however, most things on the software side come as a step in the right direction, and Apple being Apple, is bound to iron out the chinks, if any, with regular updates.
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Verdict
While it is the most loaded phone from Apple this year and noteworthy just because of that, the iPhone 17 Pro Max genuinely brings a bunch of upgrades in almost all core aspects. This includes a new design, a better telephoto camera, a better selfie snapper, a new vapour chamber, better performance, improved battery life, faster charging, and more. And it delivers on most counts, too.
- Vapour chamber for sustained performance
- Upgraded telephoto & selfie cameras
- Refreshed design
- Solid battery life & faster charging
Pros
- Digital zoom still lacking
- Apple Intelligence needs improvement
- Thicker & heavier
- Pricey
Cons
It'd be weird to talk about design and not start with Cosmic Orange, the new hue that seems to have its own identity. Maybe because it's right in front of me, but also because this colour seems quite unlike Apple, in a way that's hard to put into words. Plus, Orange seems to be the hero colour and Apple has plastered it on hoardings across town, so it's very identifiable with the iPhone 17 Pro series. Coming to the main thing, the design is a big part of the story this time, given how Apple has revamped it after a long time. Truth be told, I think I prefer the clean, minimal aesthetic of the predecessors, but the new one has grown on me in the time I've had it. The standout element this time is the large camera island (or plateau, as Apple calls it), which stretches almost from one end to the other across the phone's width. It doesn't look bad by any means, and combined with the orange hue, almost feels overwhelming, for want of a better word. In other shades like black or white, the 17 Pro Max looks a bit more subtle I think. Another deviation from the norm is the matte-finished portion below the camera island, which also contributes to the overall look and makes the iPhone 17 Pro series stand out from its predecessors. The placement of ports and controls is standard otherwise, and the right spine also includes the dedicated Camera Control key that debuted on the 16 series lineup last year. The device has also moved from titanium to aluminium, increasing its weight and thickness marginally as compared to the predecessor.
Read MoreThe trio of 48MP shooters on the back are an upgrade from before, with optical-like zoom being bumped up to 8X thanks to the new sensor. Camera quality is right up there, easily matching, sometimes besting images from rival flagships. The iPhones have long been regarded as the best camera smartphones, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max takes the legacy forward without breaking into sweat. You wouldn't be able to find massive differences in image quality when comparing it with the iPhone 16 Pro / Pro Max, except for the telephoto, which gets a bump up thanks to the new 48MP sensor. There's a new 4X optical zoom in place of the 5X featured by the predecessor. It's hardly a downgrade, but what it does enable is a new 8X zoom achieved by cropping out images from the 4X shots. The results are pretty good. That said, the iPhone 17 Pro Max can't really match the unbelievable digital zoom levels achieved by the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, or the ProRes Zoom seen on the Pixel 10 Pro. In terms of night shots, there's still some flare visible around light sources, but I think it's better than before.
Read MoreOn the software side of things, Apple's mobile platform has jumped to iOS 26 directly from version 18, and the latest phones naturally come loaded up with that. Visually, the new OS is a significant change, with its glassy exterior receiving a mix of positive and negative reviews from early users who got their hands on the beta builds. Behind all that glass, core apps (including Phone, Photos, Camera, etc) have also gotten new interfaces and a new set of features. I won't get into a lot of detail here, but I do think a few things like the Camera app needs a bit of a learning curve (despite its simpler look). Also, Apple needs to do a bit more on the AI features front, as Apple Intelligence can't really match what the likes of Samsung and Google are offering on their phones at the moment. All said and done however, most things on the software side come as a step in the right direction, and Apple being Apple, is bound to iron out the chinks, if any, with regular updates.
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | September 19, 2025 (Official) |
| Operating System | iOS v26 |
Performance
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| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | |||
| Processor | Hexa Core (4.26 GHz, Dual core + Quad core) | |||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||
| Fabrication | 3 nm | |||
| Graphics (GPU) | Apple GPU (six-core graphics) | |||
| RAM | 12 GB | |||
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |||
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Screen Size | 6.9 inches (17.53 cm) |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 px (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1600 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 460 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 91.5 % |
| Screen Protection | Yes |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ Support | Yes |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 163.4 mm |
| Width | 78 mm |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 231 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Ceramic Shield 2 |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Excellent)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, Dual-color LED Flash | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Burst mode |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Apple ProRAW Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
4k @24/25/30/60/100/120 fps Full HD @25/30/60/120/240 fps HD @30 fps |
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Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Wide Angle
Max Zoom Supported 40x
Long Shot 10X
Long Shot 5X
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||||
| Flash | Yes, Retina Flash | |||||||
| Camera Features | Wide Angle Selfie | |||||||
| Video Recording |
4k @30/60 fps Full HD @30/60 fps |
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Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Excellent)
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| Capacity | 4832 mAh | |
| Battery Type | Li-ion | |
| Quick Charging | Yes, 40W Fast Charging, 50% in 20 minutes | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 30W Wireless Charging, Charging Time: 30 mins | |
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Battery Test Results
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 be), MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Key Highlights
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro |
| RAM & Storage | 12 GB RAM + 256 GB 12 GB RAM + 512 GB 12 GB RAM + 1 TB 12 GB RAM + 2 TB |
| Display | 6.9", 1320 x 2868 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP |
| Front Camera | 18 MP |
| Battery | 4832 mAh |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (12 GB + 256 GB) | ₹147,900 |
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (12 GB + 512 GB) | ₹167,900 |
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (12 GB + 1 TB) | ₹182,490 |
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