iPhone 17 Pro Max – Full Specifications (2025)
The world of mobile technology holds its breath every year for a single, defining moment: the launch of a new iPhone. This year is no different, but with the announcement of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple isn't just releasing a new phone; it’s redefining the very limits of what a smartphone can do. This isn't just an incremental update; it's a leap forward in every conceivable category, from a revolutionary new design to a camera system that will change how we capture the world, and a processing powerhouse that makes every task instantaneous. This article takes an in-depth look at every single specification, dissecting the technology that makes the iPhone 17 Pro Max the most anticipated device of the year.
Network & Connectivity
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Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
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2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – CDMA 800 / 1900
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3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 – CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
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4G bands: LTE (global)
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5G bands: SA/NSA/Sub6 & mmWave
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Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A (3.1 Mbps)
Launch
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Announced: September 9, 2025
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Status: Coming soon
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Release: Expected September 19, 2025
Body
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Dimensions: 150 × 71.9 × 8.8 mm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.35 in)
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Weight: 206 g (7.27 oz)
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Build:
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Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2)
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Aluminum alloy frame
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Glass or aluminum alloy back (Ceramic Shield)
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SIM Options:
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International: Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 active)
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USA: eSIM only (up to 8 stored, max 2 active)
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China: Dual Nano-SIM
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Other:
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IP68 water/dust resistant (up to 6m, 30 min)
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Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
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Display
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Type: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Brightness: 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
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Size: 6.3 inches (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio)
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Resolution: 1206 × 2622 pixels (~460 ppi)
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Protection: Ceramic Shield 2 + anti-reflective coating
Platform
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OS: iOS 26
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Chipset: Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
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CPU: Hexa-core (upgraded high-performance + efficiency cores)
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GPU: Apple 6-core graphics
Memory
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Card Slot: No
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Internal Options:
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256GB + 12GB RAM
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512GB + 12GB RAM
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1TB + 12GB RAM
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Storage Type: NVMe
Main Camera (Quad Setup)
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48 MP Wide (f/1.6, 24 mm, 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, sensor-shift OIS)
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48 MP Periscope Telephoto (f/2.8, 100 mm, PDAF, 3D sensor-shift OIS, 4× optical zoom)
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48 MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2, 13 mm, 120°, PDAF)
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TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
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Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
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Video:
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4K @ 24/25/30/60/100/120fps
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1080p @ 25/30/60/120/240fps
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10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision (up to 60fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2
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3D Spatial Video + Spatial Audio recording
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Stereo sound recording
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Selfie Camera
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18 MP Multi-Aspect Wide (f/1.9, PDAF, OIS)
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SL 3D sensor (Face ID, depth, biometrics)
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Features: HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes RAW, Spatial Audio
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Video: 4K @ 24/25/30/60fps; 1080p @ 25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Quick Comparison: iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
Feature | iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) | iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max (2025) |
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Chipset | A18 Pro (3 nm, 5-core GPU) | A19 Pro (3 nm, 6-core GPU) |
RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
Camera | Triple 48 MP (wide, telephoto, ultra-wide) | Triple 48 MP + TOF LiDAR, stronger periscope OIS |
Front Camera | 12 MP | 18 MP w/ OIS |
Max Storage | 1TB | 1TB (NVMe, faster) |
Display Brightness | Peak 2000 nits | Peak 3000 nits |
Build | Titanium (Pro) | Aluminum alloy (Pro) + Ceramic Shield 2 |
Battery Life | ~28 hrs video playback | Expected slightly longer (A19 efficiency) |
Launch Price | ~$1,099 | Expected ~$1,099–$1,199 |
In short: The iPhone 17 Pro series is all about brighter displays, more RAM, better telephoto zoom, improved low-light photography, spatial video, and a stronger A19 Pro chip.
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