iPhone 17 Pro Max – Full Specifications Power, Performance, Perfection
The iPhone 17 Pro Max introduces Apple’s most powerful hardware and biggest battery to date. It’s powered by the A19 Pro chip inside a heat-forged aluminum unibody with a laser-welded vapor chamber for improved thermal management. The rear setup includes three 48MP “Fusion” cameras—Main, Ultra Wide, and a new Telephoto—delivering up to 8× optical-quality zoom, plus enhanced image fidelity thanks to larger sensors. On the front, there’s an 18MP Center Stage camera with wider framing. The Pro Max also promises record-setting battery life (up to ~39 hours video playback), a display with ProMotion up to 120Hz. It runs iOS 26 and will offer storage options up to 2TB. Apple
Design & Build
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| Colors | Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, Silver |
| Body material | Aluminium frame (new “plateau” design), glass back, recycled materials in battery & circuit boards etc. |
| Water / Dust Resistance | IP68 rating (up to 6 m for 30 minutes) |
Full Specifications
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| Size | 6.9-inch OLED |
| Type | Super Retina XDR, with ProMotion (adaptive refresh rate up to 120 Hz) |
| Brightness | Typical ~1000 nits; HDR higher; outdoors up to ~3,000 nits peak |
| Resolution / Pixel density | ~2868 × 1320 px; ~460 ppi |
Performance & Hardware
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| Chipset / SoC | Apple A19 Pro |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB |
Camera
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| Rear / Main camera system | Triple 48 MP setup: wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto (4× telephoto “tetraprism”) |
| Telephoto zoom | 4× optical; with sensor crop features giving up to ~8× “optical-quality” zoom |
| LiDAR scanner | Yes |
| Front camera | 18 MP Center Stage camera, with æ features like Dual Capture, etc. |
| Video features | ProRes, ProRes RAW, Dolby Vision video, ultra-stable / stabilized video, etc. Apple |
Battery & Charging
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| Battery capacity | ~5,088 mAh |
| Battery life | Up to ~39 hours video playback; streaming somewhat less |
| Charging | USB-C fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging (now supporting Qi2 standard) |
| Wireless charging power | Up to ~25W via MagSafe via Qi2.2 |
Connectivity & Other Features
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| Cellular | 5G support, LTE etc. |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Version 6 |
| Ports | USB-C with high transfer speeds (USB 3.2) |
| Other sensors | Face ID, LiDAR, Ultra-Wideband chip, NFC, etc. |
| Additional features | Dual Capture (rear + front simultaneously), Action Button, satellite-SOS etc. |
Price in India
The base price of the 17 Pro Max in India starts at ₹1,49,900.
Different storage variants will cost more. The ₹1,49,900 likely refers to a lower-end storage model. Higher storage (1 TB, 2 TB) will push the price up.
It goes on sale officially from 19th September 2025 in India.
There are also EMI options, bank/card offers, exchange deals, etc., which can reduce the effective cost.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some common questions people have asked, with answers:
| Question | Answer |
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| When will it be available for purchase? | Pre-orders begin around mid-September (India: 12 Sept), and in-store / online sales from 19 September 2025. |
| What are the storage options? | Comes in 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB variants. |
| Do colors matter for availability? | Yes. The “Cosmic Orange” color is very popular and went out of stock fast in India for some variants. Other colors like Deep Blue and Silver are still available. |
| What about charging / port / cable included? | It supports USB-C charging. The box comes with a USB-C cable. (Like recent Apple phones, likely no power adapter in box.) |
| Warranty / service in India? | Being an Apple product sold through official Apple / authorized channels, it includes warranty in India. Devices bought in India will have local service support. If buying from abroad or unauthorized sellers, warranty/service might differ. (Standard practice with Apple; not all sources explicitly say this for iPhone 17 Pro Max yet, but past models work similarly.) |
| Any big trade-in / discount options? | Yes: exchange/trade-in offers are part of many retailer deals; also bank / card-cashback / EMI discounts. |
| Battery life / performance improvements? | It has the A19 Pro chip, vapor chamber cooling, etc., designed for better sustained performance, camera, and battery improvements. Apple |
| Will price include taxes/ import duty? | The listed prices in India (like the ₹1,49,900) include GST/taxes |
