The iPhone 17 Pro Max is Apple’s large-screen Pro flagship for 2025. Released in September 2025, it offers a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, the A19 Pro chip, and a triple 48MP Pro Fusion camera system with new pro-grade video tools—all in a durable aluminium unibody with Ceramic Shield front and back.
Key features:
- Release date: September 2025 (pre-orders opened 12 September; availability began 19 September).
- Display: 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868×1320 resolution at 460 ppi, ProMotion up to 120Hz, Always‑On, and up to 3000 nits peak outdoor brightness.
- Processor: A19 Pro with 6‑core CPU, 6‑core GPU with Neural Accelerators, and a 16‑core Neural Engine.
- Main cameras: 48MP Fusion Main (24mm), 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide (13mm, 120°), and 48MP Fusion Telephoto (100mm, 4x optical) with up to 8x optical‑quality reach and digital zoom up to 40x.
- Video features: 4K up to 120 fps (Dolby Vision), ProRes (with external recording up to 4K120), ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, genlock, and Dual Capture.
- Front camera: 18MP Center Stage front camera with autofocus and stabilised 4K video.
- Build & durability: Aluminium unibody; Ceramic Shield 2 front and Ceramic Shield back; rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
- Connectivity: 5G (sub‑6 and mmWave), Apple N1 wireless chip with Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, second‑generation Ultra Wideband, USB‑C with USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s).
- SIM: eSIM only; not compatible with physical SIM cards.
- Operating system (on release): iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence features.
Who is this for?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max suits creators, mobile videographers, and professionals who want a large 6.9-inch canvas, top-tier performance, and advanced camera/video controls. If you prefer a smaller phone with the same A19 Pro chip and triple 48MP system, the iPhone 17 Pro offers a similar experience in a more compact 6.3-inch body. Gamers and power users will appreciate the 120Hz display and hardware‑accelerated ray tracing, while commuters and travellers benefit from Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and precise dual‑frequency GPS.
