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iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (Black) — A19 Pro · 512GB · Black
Apple

iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (Black)

A19 Pro · 512GB · Black

98
/ 100
From $1,349
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (Black) wins by 2
iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Black) — A18 Pro · iOS · 512GB · Black
Apple

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Black)

A18 Pro · iOS · 512GB · Black

96
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict

iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (Black) lands at 98 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Black) at 96. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (Black) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (Black) if…

  • Apple A19 Pro silicon
  • 120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
  • Apple Intelligence Gen 2

Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Black) if…

  • iOS ecosystem
  • Long update support
  • Polished hardware
iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (Black) 98
vs
96 iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Black)

Score breakdown

iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (Black)
98
cpu 99
gpu 98
camera 97
battery 92
display 96
design 99
iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Black)
96
cpu 96
gpu 94
camera 95
battery 90
display 93
design 96

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (Black) versus iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (Black) iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Black)
Chipset
A19 Pro
A18 Pro
Storage
512GB
512GB
Color
Black
Release year
2025
2024
OS
iOS 19
iOS 18

iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (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 16 Pro Max 512GB (Black)

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • Premium pricing
  • Limited customization
  • Lightning/USB-C split across generations

FAQ: iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (Black) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Black)

Which is better, iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Black)? +

iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (Black) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (Black) worth the price? +

At $1,349, iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Black) worth the price? +

At $1,399, iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Black) 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.