Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple iphone 17 Mist Blue Front and Back

86

Beebom Score

Apple iPhone 17

₹82,900

Lowest price since launch

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Cosmic Orange Front and Back

85

Beebom Score

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

₹1,49,900

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorApple A19Apple A19 Pro
Display6.3", OLED, 120Hz6.9", OLED, 120Hz
Camera48MP+48MP/18MP (Front)48MP+48MP+48MP/18MP (Front)
Battery3692mAh, 40W4832mAh, 40W
RAM8GB12GB
Storage256GB256GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForDisplay, Multimedia, Software, Design and Build QualityPerformance, Display, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera

General

ColorsBlack, White, Mist Blue, Sage, LavenderSilver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
LaunchSeptember 09, 2025September 09, 2025
AvailabilitySeptember 19, 2025September 19, 2025
Launch Price₹82,900₹1,49,900

Display

Winner:Tie

TypeOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionDolby Vision
Size6.3 inches6.9 inches
Resolution Width1206 pixels1320 pixels
Resolution Height2622 pixels2868 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch460 ppi460 ppi
Display Resolution1.5K1.5K
Peak Brightness3000 nits3000 nits

Body

Winner:Apple iPhone 17

Weight177 grams231 grams
FrontCeramic Shield 2Ceramic Shield 2
BackColour-infused GlassCrystal Shield Glass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCeramic Shield 2Ceramic Shield 2
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Chipset BrandAppleApple
Chipset NameA19A19 Pro
CPUHexa-coreHexa-core
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Software NameiOSiOS
Software SkiniOSiOS
OS Updates(Years)7 year(s)7 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Camera Resolution48 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution48 MP48 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-widePeriscope
FeaturesCinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night Mode, Optical Zoom, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Time-LapseAction Mode, Audio Zoom, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night Mode, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time-lapse, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (Depth)
StabilizationSensor Shift OISSensor Shift OIS
Video3D (spatial) video, Cinematic Mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recording
Camera 3 Resolution48 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide

Selfie Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 17

Front Camera Resolution18 MP18 MP
Front Camera TypeUltrawideWide
Features3D (spatial) Audio, Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse
Video1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time LapseCinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording

Battery

Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Capacity3692 mAh4832 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed40 W40 W

Memory

Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Storage256 GB256 GB
Storage typeNvMeNvMe
RAM8 GB12 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM)Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM)
Network5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS

Connectivity

Winner:Tie

WLANWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/beWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Bluetooth66
PositioningBeidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSSBeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
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Features

AI FeaturesApple IntelligenceApple Intelligence
SensorsAccelerometer, Barometer, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) SupportAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support