Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A18 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", OLED, 120Hz | 6.3", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4832mAh, 40W | 3582mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Multimedia |
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General
| Colors | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | Desert Titanium, Black Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2025 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | September 19, 2025 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,49,900 | ₹1,19,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1320 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2868 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 458 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Weight | 231 grams | 199 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield 2 | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Crystal Shield Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield 2 | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos Certified) |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A19 Pro | A18 Pro | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Action Mode, Audio Zoom, Cinematic Mode, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Slow Motion, Time-lapse | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | Gimbal Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Front Camera Resolution | 18 MP | 12 MP | ||
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| Front Camera Type | Wide | Depth | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Capacity | 4832 mAh | 3582 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 40 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
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