iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ OLED · IP68
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black)
A11 · 64GB · Black
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 17 Pro Max lands at 96 and iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black) at 62. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 34 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- ✓A19 Pro chip
- ✓Up to 39 hours video playback
- ✓Up to 2 TB storage
Pick iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 17 Pro MaxStills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera (95 vs 59).
Battery life
iPhone 17 Pro MaxScreen-on time and charging
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on battery (92 vs 56).
Performance
iPhone 17 Pro MaxChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on cpu (98 vs 62).
Display
iPhone 17 Pro MaxPanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on display (95 vs 62).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9″ OLED, 2868×1320 at 460 ppi | — |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro chip | A11 |
| Storage | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB | 64GB |
| Battery (video) | Up to 39 hours | — |
| Charging | 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W | — |
| OS | iOS 26 | — |
| Weight | 233 g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) | — |
| Color | — | Black |
| Release year | — | 2017 |
iPhone 17 Pro Max
- +A19 Pro chip
- +Up to 39 hours video playback
- +Up to 2 TB storage
- −Premium price
- −Weighs 233 g
- −Wired charging requires 40W+ adapter
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black)
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
FAQ: iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black)
Which is better, iPhone 17 Pro Max or iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 34. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 62 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 17 Pro Max or iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (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.
Which is better for photography, iPhone 17 Pro Max or iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max — leads on camera (95 vs 59). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, iPhone 17 Pro Max or iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max — leads on battery (92 vs 56). Screen-on time and charging.