Apple
iPhone X 128GB
A11 · iOS · 128GB
75
/ 100
From $999
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) wins by 23
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 X 128GB lands at 75 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) ahead by 23 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone X 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
iPhone X 128GB 75
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Score breakdown
iPhone X 128GB
75 cpu 75
gpu 73
camera 74
battery 69
display 72
design 75
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 X 128GB | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A11 | A19 Pro |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256GB |
| OS | iOS 11 | iOS 19 |
| Release year | 2017 | 2025 |
| Color | — | Black |
iPhone X 128GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
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 X 128GB vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Which is better, iPhone X 128GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 23. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone X 128GB worth the price? +
At $999, iPhone X 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 75 — 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 X 128GB 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.