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 17 Pro Max leads — 63/100 vs 56/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,601,000 vs 2,568,709).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone Fold
- Higher AnTuTu: 2601000 vs 2568709
- Better camera (66/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3933
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 10223
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 8/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Apple iPhone Fold, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 2568709 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | — | |
| Price | $1199 | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
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
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Apple iPhone Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone Fold by 1.3% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (66/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (41/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 8/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max edges out the Apple iPhone Fold by just 7 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 63/100, the Apple iPhone Fold — 56/100.
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 (66/100 vs 47/100).
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 active users. The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users.