Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$958Starting price · USUltra Flagship2025
8.8
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.9"
Display
48MP
Camera
4,823
mAh
12GB
Max RAM
40W
Charging
233g
Weight
Why This Phone
Ultra FlagshipThe iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers top-tier performance and a highly versatile 48MP triple-camera system that excels in both photography and professional-grade video. While the display and build quality are exceptional, the high price tag and relatively conservative charging speeds impact its overall value score. Performance is verified by high AnTuTu and GeekBench scores provided in the source.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera9.6
Performance9.8
Battery8.5
Display9.5
Build9.2
Value6.2
Strengths
Apple A19 Pro 3nm chipset with industry-leading benchmark performance
Triple 48MP camera system with 4x periscope telephoto and advanced ProRes RAW video
6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with 3000 nits peak brightness
Comprehensive connectivity including Wi-Fi 7 and satellite communication features
Robust IP68 water and dust resistance with Ceramic Shield 2 protection
Weaknesses
High entry price point relative to the broader market
Limited repairability rating (Class C)
Charging speeds remain modest compared to some ultra-premium competitors
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