Apple
iPhone 17 Pro
A19 Pro · 6.3″ OLED · IP68
95
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
A18 Pro · 6.9″ LTPO · Titanium
95
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 17 Pro lands at 95 and iPhone 16 Pro Max at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPhone 17 Pro if…
- ✓A19 Pro chip
- ✓Up to 33 hours of video playback
- ✓Up to 1 TB storage
Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max if…
- ✓Best-in-class A18 Pro silicon
- ✓Tetra-prism 5× zoom
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 1
iPhone 17 Pro 95
vs 95 iPhone 16 Pro Max
Score breakdown
iPhone 17 Pro
95 cpu 98
gpu 95
camera 94
battery 88
display 94
design 95
iPhone 16 Pro Max
95 cpu 96
gpu 95
camera 96
battery 88
display 95
design 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3″ OLED, 2622×1206 at 460 ppi | ▲ 6.9″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2868×1320 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro chip | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Battery (video) | Up to 33 hours | — |
| Charging | ▲ 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W | 27W wired, 25W MagSafe |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 18 |
| Weight | ▲ 206 g | 227 g |
| IP rating | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) | IP68 |
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Rear camera | — | 48 MP + 48 MP UW + 12 MP 5× tele |
| Battery | — | 4685 mAh |
iPhone 17 Pro
Pros
- +A19 Pro chip
- +Up to 33 hours of video playback
- +Up to 1 TB storage
Cons
- −Premium price
- −Weighs 206 g
- −Wired charging requires 40W+ adapter
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Pros
- +Best-in-class A18 Pro silicon
- +Tetra-prism 5× zoom
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 1
Cons
- −Heavier than 15 Pro Max
- −No 8K video
- −Charging speed unchanged
FAQ: iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
Which is better, iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 17 Pro worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 17 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 16 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 16 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max 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.