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iPhone 17 Pro — A19 Pro · 6.3″ OLED · IP68
Apple

iPhone 17 Pro

A19 Pro · 6.3″ OLED · IP68

95
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins by 1
iPhone 17 Pro Max — A19 Pro · 6.9″ OLED · IP68
Apple

iPhone 17 Pro Max

A19 Pro · 6.9″ OLED · IP68

96
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 17 Pro lands at 95 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 96. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPhone 17 Pro if…

  • ✓A19 Pro chip
  • ✓Up to 33 hours of video playback
  • ✓Up to 1 TB storage

Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max if…

  • ✓A19 Pro chip
  • ✓Up to 39 hours video playback
  • ✓Up to 2 TB storage
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

Tie

Stills and video quality across lenses

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Battery life

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Screen-on time and charging

iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on battery (92 vs 88).

Performance

Tie

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Tie

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

iPhone 17 Pro 95
vs
96 iPhone 17 Pro Max

Score breakdown

iPhone 17 Pro
95
cpu 98
gpu 95
camera 94
battery 88
display 94
design 95
iPhone 17 Pro Max
96
cpu 98
gpu 96
camera 95
battery 92
display 95
design 95

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 17 Pro versus iPhone 17 Pro Max — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max
Display
6.3″ OLED, 2622×1206 at 460 ppi
▲ 6.9″ OLED, 2868×1320 at 460 ppi
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro chip
Apple A19 Pro chip
Storage
256 / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB
Battery (video)
Up to 33 hours
▲ Up to 39 hours
Charging
50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W
50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W
OS
iOS 26
iOS 26
Weight
▲ 206 g
233 g
IP rating
IP68 (6 m, 30 min)
IP68 (6 m, 30 min)

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 17 Pro Max

Pros
  • +A19 Pro chip
  • +Up to 39 hours video playback
  • +Up to 2 TB storage
Cons
  • −Premium price
  • −Weighs 233 g
  • −Wired charging requires 40W+ adapter

FAQ: iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

Which is better, iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +

iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 17 Pro Max worth the price? +

At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 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.

Which is better for battery life, iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +

iPhone 17 Pro Max — leads on battery (92 vs 88). Screen-on time and charging.