Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Deep Blue
98
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Cosmic Orange
98
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) lands at 98 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange) at 98. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Score breakdown
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
98 cpu 99
gpu 98
camera 97
battery 92
display 96
design 99
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange)
98 cpu 99
gpu 98
camera 97
battery 92
display 96
design 99
Specs side-by-side
Spec
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange)
Chipset
A19 Pro
A19 Pro
Storage
256GB
256GB
Color
Deep Blue
Cosmic Orange
Release year
2025
2025
OS
iOS 19
iOS 19
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
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 (Cosmic Orange)
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 (Deep Blue) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange)
Which is better, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange)? +
Both score 98 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange) 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.