Apple
iPhone 6 64GB (Gold)
A8 · 64GB · Gold
48
/ 100
From $649
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) wins by 50
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Black
98
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 6 64GB (Gold) lands at 48 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) ahead by 50 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 6 64GB (Gold) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
iPhone 6 64GB (Gold) 48
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Score breakdown
iPhone 6 64GB (Gold)
48 cpu 48
gpu 46
camera 45
battery 42
display 48
design 46
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
98 cpu 99
gpu 98
camera 97
battery 92
display 96
design 99
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 6 64GB (Gold) | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A8 | A19 Pro |
| Storage | 64GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Color | Gold | Black |
| Release year | 2014 | 2025 |
| OS | — | iOS 19 |
iPhone 6 64GB (Gold)
Pros
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
Cons
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (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
FAQ: iPhone 6 64GB (Gold) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Which is better, iPhone 6 64GB (Gold) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 50. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 6 64GB (Gold) worth the price? +
At $649, iPhone 6 64GB (Gold) delivers a Specdex score of 48 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 6 64GB (Gold) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (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.