Compare Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
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Launch
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| Version | September 2024. | September 2025 |
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Network
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| Technology | 5G | 5G |
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Body
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| Dimensions | 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in) | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 221 g (7.80 oz) | 233 g (8.22 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM (International) --- Dual eSIM with multiple numbers (USA) | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM or eSIM + eSIM or Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Design | Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum alloy frame, aluminum alloy back/ glass back |
| Others | IP68 dust/water resistant, Apple Pay | IP68 dust tight and water resistant, Apple Pay |
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Display
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| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Resolution | 1290 x 2796 pixels | 1320 x 2868 pixels |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield 2 |
| Various | Anti-reflective coating | |
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Platform
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| Operating System | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | iOS 26 |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz) | Hexa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
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Memory
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| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM |
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Camera
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| Primary | 48 MP (Optical Image Stabilization) + 12 MP (5x optical zoom) + 12 MP (120Ëš) + TOF 3D | 48 MP, f/1.6, (wide), sensor-shift OIS + 48 MP, f/2.8 (periscope telephoto), 4x optical zoom + 48 MP, f/2.2, 120Ëš (ultrawide), + TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps | 4K@120fps, 1080p@240fps |
| Selfie | 12 MP + SL 3D (4K@60fps) (1080p@120fps) | 18 MP + SL 3D 4K@60fps, 1080p@120fps |
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Sound
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
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Comms
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| Wifi | a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band | a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
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| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
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Features
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| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Miscellaneous | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip), Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
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Battery
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| Battery type | 4441 mAh | Li-Ion 4832 mAh - Nano SIM model, Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model |
| Charging | Wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, 25W wireless, 25W wireless, 4.5W reverse wired |
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Misc
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| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue |
| Models | A2849, A3105, A3106, A3108, iPhone16,2 | iPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525 |
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| Price | 1400 USD | 1400 USD |
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