Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro; estimated prices are $1099 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 69/100 vs 63/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4823 mAh vs 3998); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,601,000 vs 2,590,000); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 233g).

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 94
Battery 21
Design 42
Value for money 34
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 41
Design 8
Value for money 27
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 206g vs 233g
  • Cheaper: $1099 vs $1199

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better value for money (34/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2601000 vs 2590000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3895
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9988
  • Bigger battery: 4823 vs 3998 mAh

  • Higher performance (72/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 21/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 6 points higher (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (41/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (41/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (42/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (34/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Processor Apple A19 Pro Apple A19 Pro
AnTuTu 2590000 2601000
Geekbench Single 3895 3933
Geekbench Multi 9988 10223
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 2622x1206 2868x1320
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3998 mAh 4823 mAh
Charging 40W 40W
Wireless charging 25W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 168
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 48 MP
Front camera 18 MP 18 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
OS iOS 26 iOS 26
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm
Weight 206 g 233 g
Price $1099 $1199
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 3998 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
21
battery
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 4823 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
69/100
2590000 AnTuTu
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple A19 Pro
63/100 +0.4%
2601000 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 0.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
$1099
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199

Price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 17 Pro is cheaper by $100.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (94/100 vs 66/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (41/100 vs 21/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (42/100 vs 8/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (34/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 66/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users.