Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Black
98
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)
A19 Pro · 256GB · White
98
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) lands at 98 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) at 98. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Score breakdown
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
98 cpu 99
gpu 98
camera 97
battery 92
display 96
design 99
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)
98 cpu 99
gpu 98
camera 97
battery 92
display 96
design 99
Specs side-by-side
Spec
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)
Chipset
A19 Pro
A19 Pro
Storage
256GB
256GB
Color
Black
White
Release year
2025
2025
OS
iOS 19
iOS 19
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Pros
- +Apple A19 Pro silicon
- +120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Cons
- −Still Lightning-free, USB-C only
- −Premium pricing
- −AI features require online offload for some tasks
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)
Pros
- +Apple A19 Pro silicon
- +120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Cons
- −Still Lightning-free, USB-C only
- −Premium pricing
- −AI features require online offload for some tasks
FAQ: iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)
Which is better, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)? +
Both score 98 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.