| Name | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $1099 | $799 |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Sep 2025 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Apple, Amazon |
| Operating system | ||
| Operating system (OS) | iOS 16 | iOS 26 |
| Latest OS update? | iOS 18.2.1 | - |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Display size (inch) | 6.7″ | 6.3″ |
| Resolution (H×W) | 2796×1290 | 2622×1206 |
| Aspect ratio (H:W) | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel density (PPI) | 460 PPI | 460 PPI |
| HDR support (types) | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Refresh rate (max) | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A19 |
| GPU | Apple GPU, 5 cores | Apple GPU, 5 cores |
| CPU cores | 6-core | 6-core |
| CPU clock speed (max) | 3.46 GHz | 4.26 GHz |
| RAM options (GB) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory options (GB) | 128 | 256 | 512 | 1024 | 256 | 512 |
| Memory card slot? (microSD) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera layout | ||
| Primary (wide) | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | ❌ |
| Optical zoom | 3× | ❌ |
| Other cameras (macro/depth) | ToF 3D LiDAR scanner | ❌ |
| Main camera features | ||
| Photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8K video? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 4K video? | 24/25/30/60 fps | 24/25/30/60 fps |
| 1080p video? | 25/30/60/120/240 fps | 25/30/60/120/240 fps |
| Other resolutions? | 720p@30 fps | 720p@30 fps |
| Selfie-camera layout | ||
| Primary | 12 MP wide | 18 MP wide |
| Secondary | SL 3D | SL 3D |
| Selfie-camera features | ||
| Face recognition? | Face ID | Face ID |
| Selfie photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4K selfie video? | 24/25/30/60 fps | 24/25/30/60 fps |
| 1080p selfie video? | 25/30/60/120 fps | 25/30/60/120 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM type? (physical) | Nano (USA: none) | Nano (USA: none) |
| Dual SIM? (card slots) | ❌ China only | ❌ China only |
| eSIM? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cellular networks | 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charging & data port | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 4323 mAh | 3692 mAh |
| Wired charging speed? | ~27 W | ~30 W |
| Wireless charging? | 15 Watt | 25 Watt |
| Reverse wireless charging? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Build & materials | ||
| IP-Code | IP68 | IP68 |
| Screen material | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield 2 |
| Frame material | Stainless Steel | Aluminum |
| Back material | Glass | Ceramic Shield |
| Layout & design | ||
| Selfie camera placement? | Island | Island |
| Fingerprint sensor? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Special design features? | Ring/silent switch | Action button |
| Color options: | Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple | Black, White, Blue, Green, Pink |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 16.07×7.76×0.79 | 14.96×7.15×0.80 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.33×3.06×0.31 | 5.89×2.81×0.31 |
| Weight (gram): | 240 | 177 |
| Weight (oz): | 8.47 | 6.24 |
| In the box | ||
| Cables? | USB-C to Lightning | USB-C to C |
| Charger? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Adapters? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other | SIM tool (outside USA), Apple sticker | SIM tool (outside USA) |
| More info | ||
| Model numbers | A2894, A2651, A2893, A2895, iphone15,3 | A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Apple.com | Apple.com |
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