Here's How the iPhone 17 Pro Max Will Compare to the iPhone 17 Pro

[MacRumors]

Apple should unveil the iPhone 17 series in September, and there might be one bigger difference between the Pro and Pro Max models this year.

As always, the Pro Max model will be larger than the Pro model:

• iPhone 17 Pro: 6.3-inch display
• iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.9-inch display

Given the Pro Max is physically larger than the Pro, it has more internal space, allowing for a larger battery and longer battery life. Nothing new.

It has been rumored that the Pro Max model will go one step further this year, though.

In March, it was rumored that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be approximately 5% thicker than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, likely in order to accommodate a larger battery. This would result in the iPhone 17 Pro Max having even longer battery life compared to the iPhone 17 Pro, which is not expected to be any thicker than the iPhone 16 Pro.

It was recently rumored that the iPhone 17 Pro Max's battery capacity will reach the 5,000 mAh mark, up from 4,676 mAh for the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

The thickness rumor originated from Ice Universe, an account with more than 1.5 million followers on Chinese social media platform Weibo. The account has previously shared accurate information about future Apple products.

In some years, the Pro Max gets some camera features before the Pro, but that is not expected to be the case this year. Both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are rumored to be equipped with a trio of 48-megapixel rear cameras, along with an upgraded 24-megapixel front camera. No camera differences have been rumored yet.

It was initially rumored that the iPhone 17 Pro Max might have a smaller Dynamic Island compared to the iPhone 17 Pro and earlier models, but it was later reported that such a change might not be happening until next year. Even if it does happen this year, one source said the smaller Dynamic Island would be on all iPhone 17 models.

All in all, the iPhone 17 Pro Max might be pretty similar to the iPhone 17 Pro, beyond its larger screen and even bigger lead in battery life.

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[sniffies]

So, even fewer differences between Pro and Pro Max this year.

Got it.

 

[thiscatisfat]

You'll need bigger backpack for the new 6.9 inch “iPhone Pro Max” phablet.

6.9 inch! That’s not even an iPhone anymore.

 

[Klae17]

There's no need for it to be even thicker.

 

[Falhófnir]

You'll need bigger backpack for the new 6.9 inch “iPhone Pro Max” phablet.

6.9 inch! That’s not even an iPhone anymore.

Footprint wise the Pro Max phones are comparable to the old 5.5" plus iPhones, so at this point iPhones of this size have been available for most of the time that iPhones have existed (almost 11 years out of about 18.5).

 

[Rafagon]

So maybe the price difference will be less. Maybe the Pro Max will be closer to the price of the Pro.

Oh, nope, that won't happen. Tim Cook is still CEO.

 

[BGrifter]

Do they sell Apple branded JNCOs to carry them? Or maybe a case with wheels and a handle like luggage?

 

[IceCool]

Bring the thickness war back. That way, we can have, at least, the same hardware in a slimmer form factor. Doesn’t even need to be ultra thin - just thinner.

No compromise, thinner iPhone would be awesome. And with a modern rendition of the thickness war, it would encourage innovation.

 

[darngooddesign]

So, even fewer differences between Pro and Pro Max this year.

Got it.

The ProMax is supposed to be larger Pro so why should it have any difference which aren't due to its larger size. Larger screen and bigger battery, thats why you get the Max.

 

[pdaholic]

Bigger, thicker, veinier…there comes a point when it’s just unwieldy.

 

[paulvee]

When they were getting thinner, people here complained mightily. When they get thicker, people here complain mightily. When they remain the same, people complain mightily.

First off, it's just rumors. Second, if they are true, we have agency and can choose to buy or not buy. Third, I need a nap.

 

[droidgod]

Really hope they upgraded the primary camera sensor this year for the Pros. Hope its not the same size as that on the 15 Pro again.

 

[lewchenko]

Even more of a porker than the current pro max then. Heavier too ? That would be bad.

I thought it was also rumoured to have more memory - 12Gb but maybe the regular ‘pro’ will have that too.

As the cost is pretty much now astronomical, I’m honestly not sure the pro max range is worth it anymore.

 

[cardfan]

So big pass on the iphone 17 pro or max..got it.

 

[Black_Mage]

My advice for getting a new smartphone is simply don't get a new one unless:

1) Your current iPhone is at least 3 years old or
2) The new iPhone has a new feature that you absolutely need or
3) You recently realized Google doesn't respect your privacy, and you want to replace your Android phone with an iPhone

 

[UltimaKilo]

This is slated to be a major upgrade year, but if you have an iPhone 14 Pro or newer, you can likely wait, unless you really need the extra RAM and battery.

I personally will likely skip it and stick with the 16 Pro Max and extra year.

 

[klasma]

As always, the Pro Max model will be larger than the Pro model

If instead it was smaller, I would buy it.

 

[tmontana]

This must be a joke, in all the years I followed the iPhone progressing. Never complain actually on forums. But this is my last iPhone. I had enough of this company. Even the Macbook is so buggy all the time. The current management is way too old and are just focused on revenue, which is of course good. But it destroys why you want an Iphone in my opinion. I stil have a iPhone 12 Pro Max and my family members have a iPhone 16 pro max, The money you will pay for this iPhone 17 pro max is not longer defendable.

iOS 26 is a big joke as well. The so called Apple Intelligence is a big fat joke as it was when Siri came out. They are to afraid to completely get rid of Siri and it's time to do so. Sire will never competen agains competitors. The image playground is for children, you can do **** with it.

Oke am frustrated about this company and hope things will take a turn. But from my perspective and I was a die hard Linux user. Am going back. This is my last Macbook Pro and iPhone.

 

[UltimaKilo]

My advice for getting a new smartphone is simply don't get a new one unless:

1) Your current iPhone is at least 3 years old or
2) The new iPhone has a new feature that you absolutely need or
3) You recently realized Google doesn't respect your privacy, and you want to replace your Android phone with an iPhone

That's what I essentially wrote right after you. I have had every iPhone Pro Max model and both the 14 and 15 model years were garbage, so there could be some people looking to upgrade from those due to their limited RAM, battery life and efficiency issues. However, there is currently very little on iOS that requires that much RAM so even a 13 PM could easily hold you over another year.

 

[klasma]

My advice for getting a new smartphone is simply don't get a new one unless:

1) Your current iPhone is at least 3 years old or
2) The new iPhone has a new feature that you absolutely need or
3) You recently realized Google doesn't respect your privacy, and you want to replace your Android phone with an iPhone

4) You recently realized Apple is too locked-in and not good value anymore, and you want to replace your iPhone with an Android phone.

 

[Dirty Mac]

Hmmm... 6.9" .. looks like I better invest in companies that still make cargo pants. ;p

 

[Wanted797]

This must be a joke, in all the years I followed the iPhone progressing. Never complain actually on forums. But this is my last iPhone. I had enough of this company. Even the Macbook is so buggy all the time. The current management is way too old and are just focused on revenue, which is of course good. But it destroys why you want an Iphone in my opinion. I stil have a iPhone 12 Pro Max and my family members have a iPhone 16 pro max, The money you will pay for this iPhone 17 pro max is not longer defendable.

iOS 26 is a big joke as well. The so called Apple Intelligence is a big fat joke as it was when Siri came out. They are to afraid to completely get rid of Siri and it's time to do so. Sire will never competen agains competitors. The image playground is for children, you can do **** with it.

Oke am frustrated about this company and hope things will take a turn. But from my perspective and I was a die hard Linux user. Am going back. This is my last Macbook Pro and iPhone.

See you in a few months

 

[N47H]

That's what I essentially wrote right after you. I have had every iPhone Pro Max model and both the 14 and 15 model years were garbage, so there could be some people looking to upgrade from those due to their limited RAM, battery life and efficiency issues. However, there is currently very little on iOS that requires that much RAM so even a 13 PM could easily hold you over another year.

So you said the same thing as the other user “no point upgrading unless your existing iPhone is at least 3 years old”… but you have bought every Pro Max model i.e. a new phone every year not every 3+ years… your math ain’t mathin.

 

[xaqt93]

Personally, I like it when they keep the two pro iPhones as close together as they can. Only because I like the smaller iPhones and I hate the fact that I can't get a certain features on the smaller one. Not that I really care, but its the point of it...Lol. I just want all the features on the smaller iPhone. Not everyone likes the bigger iPhone.

 

[joshwithachance]

I’ll be switching from the 16PM to the Air this year. I’m tired of having a heavy phone, and the 17PM is going to be even heavier than my current one so…