iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
Comparing 2 products
| General Overview | ||
| Device Type | Bar | Bar |
| Model | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | 2024, September |
| Released | 2025, September 09 | 2024, September |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Estimate Price | $ 1,299.00 / € 1,299.00 / £ 1,099.00 | - |
| Design | ||
| Type | Bar | Bar |
| Dimensions | 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.35 in) | 163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 206 g (7.27 oz) | 227 g (8.01 oz) |
| Protection | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum alloy frame, aluminum alloy back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), titanium frame (grade 5) |
| Colors | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
| Network | ||
| 2G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 3G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 4G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Network | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | Nano-SIM and eSIM - International / Dual eSIM with multiple numbers - USA / Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - China |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | OLED | OLED |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio | 1320 x 2868 pixels |
| Display Colors | 1 Billion+ | 68B colors |
| Pixel Density | 460 ppi density | ~460 ppi density |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) |
| Features | 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | Always-On display 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Media | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Earphone Jack | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Camera Set | Triple Cameras | Triple Cameras |
| Main Camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS |
| 2nd Camera | 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom |
| 3rd Camera | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 0.7µm, PDAF |
| 4th Camera | TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Camera Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Features | HDR (photo/panorama) | HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Flash | Dual-LED dual-tone flash | Dual-LED dual-tone flash |
| Selfie Set | Single Camera | Single Camera |
| Selfie Camera | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS |
| 2nd Selfie | SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | - |
| Selfie Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Software | ||
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 18 |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz) | Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Internal Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256/512 GB / 1 TB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip), Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) | 25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only) / 15W wireless (Qi2) / 4.5W reverse wired |
| Data | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity | 3988 mAh - Nano SIM modelLi-Ion 4252 mAh - eSIM only model | 4685 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| Fast Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min | Yes, Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) |

