Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Name: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Brand: Apple

Display6.9" 1320 x 2868 pixels

ChipsetApple A19 Pro (3 nm)

Main camera48MP

Battery4823 mAh

8.8GoSolo score

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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, 48, 53, 66 - A3526

5G bands

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3526

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Launch

Announced

2025, September 09

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)

Weight

233 g (8.22 oz)

Build

Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)

SIM

· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)

Durability

IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Display

Type

LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)

Size

6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)

Protection

Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5

Features

Anti-reflective coating

Platform

iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5

Chipset

Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)

CPU

Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)

GPU

Apple GPU (6-core graphics)

AnTuTu (v11, est.)

2600583

Memory

Card slot

Internal

256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM

Type

NVMe

Main Camera

Modules

48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)

Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)

Video

4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.

Selfie Camera

Module

18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)

Features

HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 · 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm jack

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot

Bluetooth

6.0, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC

NFC

Yes

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort

Features

Sensors

Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery

Type

Market-dependent versions:· Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model· Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model

Charging

Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)4.5W reverse wired

Misc

Colors

Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue

Models

iPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525

SAR

1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)

GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways

performance

A19 Pro, 2.6M AnTuTu scoreThis year's top Apple chip handles modern games (Genshin Impact, Call of Duty Mobile) at high framerates and editing 4K video on the device without lag.

display

120Hz OLED, 3000 nits peakThe 6.9-inch screen scrolls smoothly and stays readable in direct sunlight, and LTPO 120Hz means the refresh rate drops when you are not scrolling to save battery.

camera

48MP triple rear, 4x optical zoomThe 48MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.28-inch sensor) captures sharp detail in most light, the 100mm telephoto gives true 4x zoom without pixel loss, and the 120-degree ultrawide takes room-filling group shots or landscapes.

battery

4823 mAh, roughly 1 day heavy useWith the 120Hz screen active, expect about 16 to 18 hours of screen-on time depending on what you are doing; heavier use (video, gaming) eats through it faster.

charging

25W wired, 15W MagSafe wirelessWired charging reaches 50% in about 20 minutes, then slows; wireless MagSafe takes about 30 minutes to half charge and is convenient but much slower for a full top-up.

durability

IP68, Ceramic Shield 2 glassThe phone survives dust and submersion to 6 meters for half an hour, and the Ceramic Shield 2 front (Mohs level 5) resists scratches better than standard glass.

connectivity

5G sub-6, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0Sub-6 5G works across most networks, Wi-Fi 7 tri-band is faster than older standards, and Bluetooth 6.0 has lower latency for headphones and accessories.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design81

Display95

Performance100

Camera91

Battery64

Value88

GoSolo Verdict

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is a full-featured flagship with a polished display, capable triple camera, and fast A19 Pro chip, but its 25W charging feels dated for 2025 and the battery barely lasts a full day under heavy use. It's a refined device for those locked into iOS and willing to pay for it, though Android rivals now offer more speed and charging at the same price.

Strengths · 4

4x optical periscope telephoto and 120° ultrawide give real focal flexibility without relying on crops or digital tricks
6.9-inch LTPO OLED screen with 3000-nit peak brightness and 120Hz stays sharp and readable outdoors, and dynamic refresh saves battery when you're not scrolling
A19 Pro and 12GB RAM handle 4K Dolby Vision 120fps video capture and real-time editing without stuttering
Ceramic Shield 2 glass and IP68 rating prove durability; the phone shrugs off water to 6 meters and scratches better than standard Gorilla Glass

Trade-offs · 3

25W wired charging is slow by 2025 flagships—rivals hit 120W or faster, making this feel like a 2022 feature
4823 mAh battery with a power-hungry 120Hz screen means you will need to top up before the day ends if you shoot video or game heavily
Price in most markets now rivals or exceeds Android flagships with faster charging, larger batteries, and competitive cameras, dimming the 'what you pay for' story