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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone 16 Pro Max

6.9″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

256 GB · Desert Titanium · UK A3296 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max in Desert Titanium, official front and rear product viewDesert Titanium
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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Apple256 GB

iPhone 17 Pro Max

More screen. Up to 37 hours of video.

256 GB · Deep Blue · UK A3526 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
iPhone 17 Pro Max in Deep Blue, front and rearDeep Blue
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
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Chipset

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Source 1
iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 6 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Source 1
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BOTH PHONES

Same screen diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 16 Pro Max
6.9″
iPhone 17 Pro Max
6.9″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

9 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Published video playback

In Visual facts
iPhone 16 Pro Max33 hours
iPhone 17 Pro Max37 hours
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

Manufacturer up-to local-video claim, not independently measured mixed-use endurance. Apple's playback method differs from Samsung's.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiPhone - Battery Test Information

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Time to around 50% charge

iPhone 16 Pro Max30 minutes
iPhone 17 Pro Max20 minutes
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple claim with a separately sold 40W-capable adapter or higher; not a sustained charging rate.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Camera system

iPhone 16 Pro Max48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
iPhone 17 Pro Max48 MP main with fixed f/1.78 aperture; 48 MP ultrawide; 48 MP 4× telephoto; 8× optical-quality crop mode
Sources

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Wireless connectivity

iPhone 16 Pro MaxWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
iPhone 17 Pro MaxWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. The exact UK source explicitly lists these capabilities. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband remain subject to regional availability; compatible equipment, provider and service conditions apply. This is not measured throughput or a new-generation-only advantage.

iPhone 17 Pro Max UK technical specifications — wireless connectivity

The named Wi-Fi or Bluetooth generations differ. Other radios named by only one source remain unverified on the other; omission from a positive inventory is not absence. Check the exact regional model and compatible equipment.

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Small physical differences (4)
Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Regional SIM / network configuration

iPhone 16 Pro MaxUK A3296 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
iPhone 17 Pro MaxUK A3526 · nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

US A3084 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers
iPhone 17 Pro Max

The comparison retains the UK configuration when the retailer market changes. A model specification does not establish stock or support from a particular network.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportIdentify your iPhone model — regional model numbers

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (59)

Main camera optical stabilisation

iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear-system optical stabilisation

iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Optical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear camera autofocus

iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Continuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front camera autofocus

iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front camera optical stabilisation

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery capacity

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum wired charging power

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Built-in pro camera controls

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

The checked specification lists Camera Control exposure, depth, zoom, cameras, styles and tone; it does not establish the full aperture/shutter/white-balance/histogram workflow listed for iPhone 18 Pro.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum digital zoom in video

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro Max15×
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display specification

iPhone 16 Pro Max6.9-inch OLED · 2868 × 1320 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

RAM capacity

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Not published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Expandable storage

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

No built-in memory-card slot is listed. External USB-C storage for supported recording workflows is a separate capability.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Update support

iPhone 16 Pro MaxA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating system listed in the retained page

iPhone 16 Pro MaxiOS 18
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Action button

iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Always-On display

iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Apple Intelligence support

iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Feature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

Checked 13 September 2026: Apple lists iOS 27 for release on 14 September. Siri AI starts in English beta on supported devices, with regional restrictions and daily limits for some server features. It is not an iPhone 18-exclusive capability or a promise of every feature in every language.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportiOS 27 — compatibility, release and Apple Intelligence requirements

One source states more detail of the same fact; the shared details match. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

Audio Mix

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxAudio Mix
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Named in the rear and front recording specifications. The checked material does not establish the newer music-isolation feature or a measured audio-quality result.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published audio playback

iPhone 16 Pro Max105 hours
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple up-to audio playback test.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery and charging

iPhone 16 Pro MaxUp to 33 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe up to 25 W and Qi charging
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera Control

iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular modem model

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

The checked specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Apple N1 wireless networking chip is a separate component.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Chip manufacturing process

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

The checked A19 Pro specification and launch article do not state the process node. A specification for another A19 variant is not substituted.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Add Cinematic effects after ordinary video capture

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

The checked specification lists Cinematic recording but does not establish the newer ordinary-video conversion feature. Editing footage already recorded in Cinematic mode is a separate capability.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Body and cover materials

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxAluminium unibody · Ceramic Shield 2 front · Ceramic Shield back
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Materials and coating names do not establish comparative drop or scratch resistance.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Crash Detection

iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Calling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display resolution

iPhone 16 Pro Max2868 × 1320
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro Max30 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Simultaneous front and rear capture. This is separate from ordinary single-camera 4K recording.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dynamic Island

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxDynamic Island
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

The checked specification names Dynamic Island without a maximum count of simultaneous activities. No absence of an activity feature is inferred.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Form factor

iPhone 16 Pro Maxslab
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

GPU capabilities

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNeural Accelerators in the 6-core GPU · hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Published capabilities, not independent performance measurements.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDR peak brightness

iPhone 16 Pro Max1600 nits
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone jack

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Derived from Apple's exhaustive connector specification, which lists USB-C and no 3.5mm connector.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included accessories

iPhone 16 Pro MaxUSB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

LiDAR scanner

iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Log video recording

iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

RAM and storage configuration

iPhone 16 Pro Max256 GB storage
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality zoom

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro Max8×
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple's sensor-derived optical-quality mode is not a separate native 8x lens.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Panel technology

iPhone 16 Pro MaxOLED
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Photographic Styles

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxLatest-generation Photographic Styles
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple's specification does not identify the Styles 3 feature set listed for iPhone 18 Pro. No exclusive software feature is inferred.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Defined pro capture workflows

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro Max4
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Four defined classes: RAW stills (ProRAW), professional video codecs (ProRes/ProRes RAW), log capture (Apple Log 2), and external timing (Genlock). Compatible apps and third-party hardware/software may be required. This calculated inventory is not a camera-quality result.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ProRes 4K maximum with external recording

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro Max120 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Requires external recording; not a claim that every lens or the front camera supports this rate.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ProRes recording

iPhone 16 Pro MaxUp to 4K at 120 fps with external recording
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

External recording is explicitly required for the stated maximum. No storage throughput or cable compatibility is inferred.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi charging maximum

iPhone 16 Pro Max7.5 W
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple lists Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 W separately from the MagSafe rating. Compatible Qi equipment and actual conditions apply; this is not a measured or sustained rate.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi2 wireless charging maximum

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro Max25 W
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

The exact UK specification separately lists Qi2 wireless charging up to 25 W. This is a protocol-specific published maximum with compatible equipment, not a measured or sustained charging rate.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display diagonal before rounded corners

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxConflicting evidence
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple UK support and model identification state 6.86 inches; the UK launch article states 6.85 inches. The nominal 6.9-inch size remains separate. This unresolved difference is excluded from numeric comparisons.

Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportIdentify your iPhone model — regional model numbers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera Reference Image

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

This named feature is not established by the checked iPhone 17 Pro recording specification. Its absence from that page is not proof that all reference-image workflows are impossible.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Emergency SOS via satellite

iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Manufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Smart focus tracking

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Not named in the checked iPhone 17 Pro specification. This does not establish that all subject tracking is absent.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Thermal design

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxVapour chamber laser-welded into an aluminium unibody
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple's published construction. The cited sustained-performance claim is not an independent measurement and does not establish superiority over another cooling design.

Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Time-lapse video

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxTime-lapse video with stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

The checked recording list does not state a time-lapse resolution. Ordinary 4K recording does not prove 4K time-lapse.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed typical-use battery life

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

The checked UK specification publishes local and streamed video playback, not a comparable mixed-use hours claim.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

US model distinction

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxUS A3257 · eSIM only
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

A different regional model. US weight and battery claims are not substituted into the UK comparison; domestic US listing availability remains a retailer check.

Identify your iPhone model — regional model numbers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless networking chip

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple N1
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Networking chip identity; not the cellular modem or a measured throughput result.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dimensions

iPhone 16 Pro Max163 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm (height × width × depth)
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

15 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs89 specificationsiPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max
WeightDiffers
Sources
227g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
231g
Exact UK specification. Weight can differ by configuration; no relative US weight is inferred here.
WidthDiffers
Sources
77.6mm
78mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
8.25mm
8.75mm
Dimensions
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
163 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm (height × width × depth)
Not verified
Height
Sources
163 mm
163.4 mmManufacturer dimensions; not a preference or quality score.
Form factor
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
slab
Not verified
Colour
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Desert Titanium
Not verified
Thermal design
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Vapour chamber laser-welded into an aluminium unibodyApple's published construction. The cited sustained-performance claim is not an independent measurement and does not establish superiority over another cooling design.
Screen size
Sources
6.9″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.9″
Nominal diagonal. Apple UK sources disagree on the standard-rectangle measurement (6.86 versus 6.85 inches); actual viewable area is smaller. See the separate rectangular-diagonal evidence.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
3000 nits
Apple-published outdoor peak, not an independent measurement; HDR peak is 1,600 nits and typical maximum is 1,000 nits.
Pixel density
Sources
460 ppi
460 ppi
Apple publishes 460 ppi directly for this model; no rounded-diagonal calculation is substituted.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
120Hz
Maximum adaptive ProMotion refresh rate; not a constant rate or measured motion-quality result.
Display specification
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
6.9-inch OLED · 2868 × 1320 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
Not verified
Display resolution
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
2868 × 1320
Not verified
HDR peak brightness
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
1600 nits
Not verified
Dynamic Island
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Dynamic IslandThe checked specification names Dynamic Island without a maximum count of simultaneous activities. No absence of an activity feature is inferred.
Native telephoto reachDiffers
Sources
5×
Dedicated telephoto magnification · Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.
4×
Rear camera modules
Sources
3
3
Apple's model-identification page explicitly lists three rear cameras: Fusion Main, Fusion Ultra Wide and Fusion Telephoto. The 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra modules.
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
48 MP main with fixed f/1.78 aperture; 48 MP ultrawide; 48 MP 4× telephoto; 8× optical-quality crop mode
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Front camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
Not verified
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Not verified
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
Fixed f/1.78
Fixed f/1.78Main camera only; the telephoto and ultrawide have different apertures.
Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
120 fps100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
120 fps100/120 fps use the Fusion Main camera; this is distinct from Cinematic mode and does not establish recording quality.
Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
60 fpsCenter Stage front camera. Rear Fusion Main and front Cinematic mode have separate limits.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
Sources
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
30 fpsRear-camera Cinematic mode. Ordinary 4K and front-camera recording are separate modes.
Camera Control
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
ProRes recording
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Up to 4K at 120 fps with external recordingExternal recording is explicitly required for the stated maximum. No storage throughput or cable compatibility is inferred.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
8×Apple's sensor-derived optical-quality mode is not a separate native 8x lens.
ProRes 4K maximum with external recording
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
120 fpsRequires external recording; not a claim that every lens or the front camera supports this rate.
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
30 fpsSimultaneous front and rear capture. This is separate from ordinary single-camera 4K recording.
Maximum digital zoom in video
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
15×Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
Photographic Styles
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Latest-generation Photographic StylesApple's specification does not identify the Styles 3 feature set listed for iPhone 18 Pro. No exclusive software feature is inferred.
Time-lapse video
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Time-lapse video with stabilisationThe checked recording list does not state a time-lapse resolution. Ordinary 4K recording does not prove 4K time-lapse.
Audio Mix
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Audio MixNamed in the rear and front recording specifications. The checked material does not establish the newer music-isolation feature or a measured audio-quality result.
Defined pro capture workflows
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
4Four defined classes: RAW stills (ProRAW), professional video codecs (ProRes/ProRes RAW), log capture (Apple Log 2), and external timing (Genlock). Compatible apps and third-party hardware/software may be required. This calculated inventory is not a camera-quality result.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
33 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
37 hours
Manufacturer up-to local-video claim, not independently measured mixed-use endurance. Apple's playback method differs from Samsung's.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
YesApple lists MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W.
Battery and charging
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Up to 33 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe up to 25 W and Qi chargingApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
Not verified
Claimed streamed videoDiffers
Sources
29 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
33 hoursApple UK claim; not a mixed-use endurance measurement.
Published audio playback
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
105 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired chargeDiffers
Sources
30 minutesApple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
20 minutesApple claim with a separately sold 40W-capable adapter or higher; not a sustained charging rate.
Published wireless charging maximum
Sources
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
25 WMagSafe and Qi2 maximum with compatible charging equipment. Apple's MagSafe test requires a 30W adapter or higher; this is not measured charging speed.
MagSafe support
Sources
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
Qi charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
7.5 WApple lists Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 W separately from the MagSafe rating. Compatible Qi equipment and actual conditions apply; this is not a measured or sustained rate.
Not verified
Qi2 wireless charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
25 WThe exact UK specification separately lists Qi2 wireless charging up to 25 W. This is a protocol-specific published maximum with compatible equipment, not a measured or sustained charging rate.
Update support
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
A fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
Not verified
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iOS 18Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Not verified
Apple Intelligence
Sources
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Apple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27Checked 13 September 2026: Apple lists iOS 27 for release on 14 September. Siri AI starts in English beta on supported devices, with regional restrictions and daily limits for some server features. It is not an iPhone 18-exclusive capability or a promise of every feature in every language.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 6 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configuration
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
Not verified
Compared regional modelConfiguration
Sources
UK A3296 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3084 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
UK A3526 · nano-SIM + eSIMThe comparison retains the UK configuration when the retailer market changes. A model specification does not establish stock or support from a particular network.
Storage capacity
Sources
256 GB
256 GBSelected 256 GB UK A3526 configuration. The model-specific support page and model index list 256 GB among the available capacities. This states storage, not RAM or retailer stock.
Panel technology
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
OLED
Not verified
eSIM only
Sources
No
NoThe UK specification lists nano-SIM plus eSIM and dual-eSIM support.
Ingress protection
Sources
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68Apple's controlled-lab claim is up to 6m for 30 minutes under IEC 60529; resistance is not permanent.
Connections
Sources
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/sA USB 3 cable rated for 10 Gb/s is required; the connector shape alone does not establish this bandwidth.
Biometrics
Sources
Face ID
Face ID via TrueDepth in the Center Stage front camera
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. The exact UK source explicitly lists these capabilities. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband remain subject to regional availability; compatible equipment, provider and service conditions apply. This is not measured throughput or a new-generation-only advantage.
Included accessories
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Not verified
Action button
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Not verified
Crash Detection
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Not verified
Always-On display
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
LiDAR scanner
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Log video recording
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Headphone jack
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoDerived from Apple's exhaustive connector specification, which lists USB-C and no 3.5mm connector.
Expandable storage
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoNo built-in memory-card slot is listed. External USB-C storage for supported recording workflows is a separate capability.
GPU capabilities
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Neural Accelerators in the 6-core GPU · hardware-accelerated ray tracingPublished capabilities, not independent performance measurements.
Body and cover materials
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Aluminium unibody · Ceramic Shield 2 front · Ceramic Shield backMaterials and coating names do not establish comparative drop or scratch resistance.
Wireless networking chip
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Apple N1Networking chip identity; not the cellular modem or a measured throughput result.
US model distinction
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
US A3257 · eSIM onlyA different regional model. US weight and battery claims are not substituted into the UK comparison; domestic US listing availability remains a retailer check.
Show unverified (15)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Not verified8K recording · Not verified for this exact model.
Published support term
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM capacity
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Not verified
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verified
Battery capacity
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Not verified
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Chip manufacturing process
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe checked A19 Pro specification and launch article do not state the process node. A specification for another A19 variant is not substituted.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
Not verified
Conflicting sourcesApple UK support and model identification state 6.86 inches; the UK launch article states 6.85 inches. The nominal 6.9-inch size remains separate. This unresolved difference is excluded from numeric comparisons.
Cellular modem model
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe checked specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Apple N1 wireless networking chip is a separate component.
Claimed typical-use battery life
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe checked UK specification publishes local and streamed video playback, not a comparable mixed-use hours claim.
Camera Reference Image
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThis named feature is not established by the checked iPhone 17 Pro recording specification. Its absence from that page is not proof that all reference-image workflows are impossible.
Add Cinematic effects after ordinary video capture
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe checked specification lists Cinematic recording but does not establish the newer ordinary-video conversion feature. Editing footage already recorded in Cinematic mode is a separate capability.
Smart focus tracking
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedNot named in the checked iPhone 17 Pro specification. This does not establish that all subject tracking is absent.
Built-in pro camera controls
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe checked specification lists Camera Control exposure, depth, zoom, cameras, styles and tone; it does not establish the full aperture/shutter/white-balance/histogram workflow listed for iPhone 18 Pro.
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight227 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.

Apple
Width77.6 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.25 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.9 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.

Apple
Claimed video playback33 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.

Apple
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceAppleApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach5×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.

Apple
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
  1. iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  2. Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  3. iPhone 16 Pro Max — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight231 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Exact UK specification. Weight can differ by configuration; no relative US weight is inferred here.

Apple
Width78 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.75 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.9 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Nominal diagonal. Apple UK sources disagree on the standard-rectangle measurement (6.86 versus 6.85 inches); actual viewable area is smaller. See the separate rectangular-diagonal evidence.

Apple
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · medium confidence

Apple-published outdoor peak, not an independent measurement; HDR peak is 1,600 nits and typical maximum is 1,000 nits.

Apple
Claimed video playback37 hoursManufacturer claim · medium confidence

Manufacturer up-to local-video claim, not independently measured mixed-use endurance. Apple's playback method differs from Samsung's.

AppleApple
Claimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

A normalized rate derived from a manufacturer up-to claim, not a sustained charging measurement. Apple requires a 40W-or-higher adapter.

50 percent divided by 20 minutes.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Apple Newsroom UKApple
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple lists MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W.

Apple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Headphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence

Derived from Apple's exhaustive connector specification, which lists USB-C and no 3.5mm connector.

Apple
Expandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence

No built-in memory-card slot is listed. External USB-C storage for supported recording workflows is a separate capability.

Apple
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

The UK specification lists nano-SIM plus eSIM and dual-eSIM support.

Apple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple's controlled-lab claim is up to 6m for 30 minutes under IEC 60529; resistance is not permanent.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple publishes 460 ppi directly for this model; no rounded-diagonal calculation is substituted.

Apple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Maximum adaptive ProMotion refresh rate; not a constant rate or measured motion-quality result.

Apple
Native telephoto reach4×Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Claimed optical-quality reach8×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple's sensor-derived optical-quality mode is not a separate native 8x lens.

Apple
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple's model-identification page explicitly lists three rear cameras: Fusion Main, Fusion Ultra Wide and Fusion Telephoto. The 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra modules.

Apple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list price£1,199.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple Newsroom UK
All sources8
  1. iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
  2. Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  3. iPhone - Battery Test InformationApple · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  4. iOS 27 Preview and CompatibilityApple · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  5. iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK supportApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
  6. Identify your iPhone model — regional model numbersApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
  7. iOS 27 — compatibility, release and Apple Intelligence requirementsApple · accessed 13 Sept 2026
  8. iPhone 17 Pro Max UK technical specifications — wireless connectivityApple · accessed 15 Oct 2026
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