Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone Fold
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Fold leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone Fold
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3933
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 10223
- Overall rating 77/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Apple iPhone Fold, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (71/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2538751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 10558 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1920x2713 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 233 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Apple iPhone Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (71/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Apple iPhone Fold — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users.