Head to head · October 2026
iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max is 13.4 mm taller and 27 g heavier than iPhone 17 Pro, with a 0.6″ bigger screen and 6 more hours of video.
Key differences
- Size: iPhone 17 Pro is 150 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm; iPhone 17 Pro Max is 163.4 × 78 × 8.75 mm. The Max is 13.4 mm taller and 6.1 mm wider, with the same thickness.
- Weight: 206 vs 233 g — the Max adds 27 g.
- Screen: 6.3 vs 6.9 inches; both have 120 Hz ProMotion.
- Battery: up to 33 vs 39 hours of video playback — 6 more hours on the Max, on Apple’s tests.
- Original US launch price: $1,099 vs $1,199 for 256 GB — a $100 difference, according to Apple’s launch announcement. Apple no longer sells either new; current reseller and refurbished prices vary.
Pick iPhone 17 Pro for
- One-handed use
- Light in the pocket
No longer sold new
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max for
- Big-screen viewing
- Battery first
No longer sold new
Our verdict
Which one should you buy?
Choose iPhone 17 Pro if…
- you want the smaller phone: 13.4 mm shorter and 6.1 mm narrower than iPhone 17 Pro Max.
- weight matters: it is 27 g lighter.
Choose iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- you want the bigger screen: 6.9″ against 6.3″.
- battery life comes first: up to 39 hours of video against 33.
Side by side
Next to each other, to scale.
Screen size
6.3″ vs 6.9″
iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger screen: 6.9 inches against 6.3 inches on iPhone 17 Pro, about 20% more glass (116.7 cm² against 97.2 cm²). iPhone 17 Pro Max shows 2868 × 1320 pixels at 460 ppi and iPhone 17 Pro 2622 × 1206 at 460 ppi.
| Screen | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.9″ |
| Approx. area | 97.2 cm² | 116.7 cm² |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 | 2868 × 1320 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
Price
— vs —
Apple no longer sells iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max new. Refurbished and second-hand prices vary by condition and storage.
Full specifications
Every figure, side by side.
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Apple sells it new | No | No |
| Height | 150 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Width | 71.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm | 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 206 g | 233 g |
| Display | 6.3″ | 6.9″ |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 at 460 ppi | 2868 × 1320 at 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz ProMotion | 120 Hz ProMotion |
| Top of screen | Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island |
| Unlock | Face ID | Face ID |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A19 Pro |
| Rear cameras | Triple 48MP | Triple 48MP |
| Video playback | Up to 33 h | Up to 39 h |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB |
| US price by storage | Not sold new | Not sold new |
| Colors | 3: Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | 3: Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue |
Sources: Apple technical specifications for iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max; US prices from apple.com, checked October 2026. Apple does not publish RAM; it comes from Apple's Xcode device data as reported by MacRumors, or Wikipedia's list of iPhone models for older phones.
What reviewers say
17 Pro or 17 Pro Max?
Their conclusions, in our words. Follow the links for the full reviews.
TechRadar · Sep 2026
Lab-tests Apple's claims: video playback rises 9% on the 18 Pro and 15% on the 18 Pro Max over the 17 Pro models, though real gains depend on how you use the phone.
Our iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max battery life test results ↗CNET · Sep 2025
Praises the new aluminum unibody design, sharper telephoto and new selfie camera, and a battery that scored highest of any phone CNET had tested.
iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max Review: Part Midlife Crisis, Part Battery King ↗
FAQ
Questions people ask
- Is iPhone 17 Pro Max bigger than iPhone 17 Pro?
- iPhone 17 Pro Max measures 163.4 × 78 × 8.75 mm and iPhone 17 Pro measures 150 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm, so iPhone 17 Pro Max is 13.4 mm taller and 6.1 mm wider.
- Will an iPhone 17 Pro case fit iPhone 17 Pro Max?
- No. The bodies differ by 13.4 mm in height, 6.1 mm in width and 0 mm in thickness, and cases are cut to within a fraction of a millimetre. Buy a case made for your exact model.
- Which has better battery life, iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max?
- iPhone 17 Pro Max. Apple rates it for up to 39 hours of video playback against 33 hours for iPhone 17 Pro.
- Is the iPhone 17 Pro Max screen bigger than iPhone 17 Pro?
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger screen: 6.9 inches against 6.3 inches on iPhone 17 Pro, about 20% more glass (116.7 cm² against 97.2 cm²). iPhone 17 Pro Max shows 2868 × 1320 pixels at 460 ppi and iPhone 17 Pro 2622 × 1206 at 460 ppi.
- Which is lighter?
- iPhone 17 Pro weighs 206 g, 27 g less than iPhone 17 Pro Max (233 g).
- Can I still buy iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max new from Apple?
- No. Apple no longer sells iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max new; you will find them refurbished or second-hand.
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