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Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

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

iPhone 17 Pro

Pro camera tools. A 6.3-inch display.

256 GB · Cosmic Orange · UK A3523 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange, front and rearCosmic Orange
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

Choose the iPhone 17 Pro if…

Choose the iPhone 17 Pro Max if…

Preferences from sourced specifications that differ, not a verdict.
See the 6 verified differences
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
01 / 06

Claimed video playback

Manufacturer video-playback claims use stated test conditions; they are not measured everyday battery life.

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
iPhone 17 Pro31 hours

Manufacturer up-to claim; streamed playback is separately claimed at up to 28 hours.

Source 1Source 2
iPhone 17 Pro Max37 hours

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

Source 1Source 2
Explore the full specifications
iPhone 17 Pro Max

0.6″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 17 Pro
6.3″
iPhone 17 Pro Max
6.9″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

6 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Claimed video playback

In Visual facts
iPhone 17 Pro31 hours
iPhone 17 Pro Max37 hours
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro

Manufacturer up-to claim; streamed playback is separately claimed at up to 28 hours.

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

Screen size

iPhone 17 Pro6.3 in
iPhone 17 Pro Max6.9 in
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro

Nominal diagonal; Apple states 6.27 inches as a standard rectangle and that actual viewable area is smaller.

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

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.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Configuration & compatibility details (2)

Compared regional model

iPhone 17 ProUK A3523 · nano-SIM + eSIM
iPhone 17 Pro MaxUK A3526 · nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro

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 technical specifications — Apple UK supportIdentify your iPhone model — regional model numbers
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.

US model distinction

iPhone 17 ProUS A3256 · eSIM only
iPhone 17 Pro MaxUS A3257 · eSIM only
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro

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
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

An exact-variant identifier or regional network listing, not a difference in capability. Check the bands and model code for your carrier and region.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (11)

Built-in pro camera controls

iPhone 17 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro

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 technical specifications — Apple UK support
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.

Cellular modem model

iPhone 17 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro

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

iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK support
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 17 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro

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 technical specifications — Apple UK support
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 17 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro

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 technical specifications — Apple UK support
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.

Display diagonal before rounded corners

iPhone 17 Pro6.27 inches
iPhone 17 Pro MaxConflicting evidence
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro

Standard rectangle; rounded corners reduce the actual viewable area. The nominal size is 6.3 inches.

iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK support
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 17 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro

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 technical specifications — Apple UK support
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.

Smart focus tracking

iPhone 17 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro

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

iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK support
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.

Claimed typical-use battery life

iPhone 17 ProNot verified
iPhone 17 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17 Pro

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

iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK support
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.

40 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs59 specificationsiPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
WeightDiffers
Sources
204g
Exact UK specification. Weight can differ by configuration; no relative US weight is inferred here.
231g
Exact UK specification. Weight can differ by configuration; no relative US weight is inferred here.
WidthDiffers
Sources
71.9mm
78mm
Thickness
Sources
8.75mm
8.75mm
Thermal design
Sources
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.
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.
HeightDiffers
Sources
150 mmManufacturer dimensions; not a preference or quality score.
163.4 mmManufacturer dimensions; not a preference or quality score.
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.3″
Nominal diagonal; Apple states 6.27 inches as a standard rectangle and that actual viewable area is smaller.
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.
Sources
3000 nits
Apple-published outdoor peak, not an independent measurement; HDR peak is 1,600 nits and typical maximum is 1,000 nits.
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
Apple publishes 460 ppi directly for this model; no rounded-diagonal calculation is substituted.
460 ppi
Apple publishes 460 ppi directly for this model; no rounded-diagonal calculation is substituted.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Maximum adaptive ProMotion refresh rate; not a constant rate or measured motion-quality result.
120Hz
Maximum adaptive ProMotion refresh rate; not a constant rate or measured motion-quality result.
Dynamic Island
Sources
Dynamic IslandThe checked specification names Dynamic Island without a maximum count of simultaneous activities. No absence of an activity feature is inferred.
Dynamic IslandThe checked specification names Dynamic Island without a maximum count of simultaneous activities. No absence of an activity feature is inferred.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
6.27 inchesStandard rectangle; rounded corners reduce the actual viewable area. The nominal size is 6.3 inches.
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.
Native telephoto reach
Sources
4×
4×
Rear camera modules
Sources
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.
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 system
Sources
48 MP main with fixed f/1.78 aperture; 48 MP ultrawide; 48 MP 4× telephoto; 8× optical-quality crop mode
48 MP main with fixed f/1.78 aperture; 48 MP ultrawide; 48 MP 4× telephoto; 8× optical-quality crop mode
Front camera
Sources
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
Fixed f/1.78Main camera only; the telephoto and ultrawide have different apertures.
Fixed f/1.78Main camera only; the telephoto and ultrawide have different apertures.
Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
120 fps100/120 fps use the Fusion Main camera; this is distinct from Cinematic mode and does not establish recording quality.
120 fps100/120 fps use the Fusion Main camera; this is distinct from Cinematic mode and does not establish recording quality.
ProRes 4K maximum with external recording
Sources
120 fpsRequires external recording; not a claim that every lens or the front camera supports this rate.
120 fpsRequires external recording; not a claim that every lens or the front camera supports this rate.
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
30 fpsSimultaneous front and rear capture. This is separate from ordinary single-camera 4K recording.
30 fpsSimultaneous front and rear capture. This is separate from ordinary single-camera 4K recording.
Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
60 fpsCenter Stage front camera. Rear Fusion Main and front Cinematic mode have separate limits.
60 fpsCenter Stage front camera. Rear Fusion Main and front Cinematic mode have separate limits.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
Sources
30 fpsRear-camera Cinematic mode. Ordinary 4K and front-camera recording are separate modes.
30 fpsRear-camera Cinematic mode. Ordinary 4K and front-camera recording are separate modes.
Maximum digital zoom in video
Sources
15×Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
15×Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
Photographic Styles
Sources
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.
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
Time-lapse video with stabilisationThe checked recording list does not state a time-lapse resolution. Ordinary 4K recording does not prove 4K time-lapse.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
8×Apple's sensor-derived optical-quality mode is not a separate native 8x lens.
8×Apple's sensor-derived optical-quality mode is not a separate native 8x lens.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
31 hours
Manufacturer up-to claim; streamed playback is separately claimed at up to 28 hours.
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
YesApple lists MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W.
YesApple lists MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W.
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
20 minutesApple claim with a separately sold 40W-capable adapter or higher; not a sustained charging rate.
20 minutesApple claim with a separately sold 40W-capable adapter or higher; not a sustained charging rate.
Claimed streamed videoDiffers
Sources
28 hoursApple UK claim; not a mixed-use endurance measurement.
33 hoursApple UK claim; not a mixed-use endurance measurement.
Published wireless charging maximum
Sources
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.
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.
Qi2 wireless charging maximum
Sources
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.
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.
Apple Intelligence
Sources
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.
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.
Chipset
Sources
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 6 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 6 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
GPU capabilities
Sources
Neural Accelerators in the 6-core GPU · hardware-accelerated ray tracingPublished capabilities, not independent performance measurements.
Neural Accelerators in the 6-core GPU · hardware-accelerated ray tracingPublished capabilities, not independent performance measurements.
Body and cover materials
Sources
Aluminium unibody · Ceramic Shield 2 front · Ceramic Shield backMaterials and coating names do not establish comparative drop or scratch resistance.
Aluminium unibody · Ceramic Shield 2 front · Ceramic Shield backMaterials and coating names do not establish comparative drop or scratch resistance.
Wireless networking chip
Sources
Apple N1Networking chip identity; not the cellular modem or a measured throughput result.
Apple N1Networking chip identity; not the cellular modem or a measured throughput result.
Connections
Sources
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.
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.
Compared regional modelConfiguration
Sources
UK A3523 · 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.
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.
US model distinctionConfiguration
Sources
US A3256 · 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.
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.
Biometrics
Sources
Face ID via TrueDepth in the Center Stage front camera
Face ID via TrueDepth in the Center Stage front camera
Wireless connectivity
Sources
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.
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.
Storage capacity
Sources
256 GBSelected 256 GB UK A3523 configuration. The model-specific support page and model index list 256 GB among the available capacities. This states storage, not RAM or retailer stock.
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.
Headphone jack
Sources
NoDerived from Apple's exhaustive connector specification, which lists USB-C and no 3.5mm connector.
NoDerived from Apple's exhaustive connector specification, which lists USB-C and no 3.5mm connector.
Expandable storage
Sources
NoNo built-in memory-card slot is listed. External USB-C storage for supported recording workflows is a separate capability.
NoNo built-in memory-card slot is listed. External USB-C storage for supported recording workflows is a separate capability.
eSIM only
Sources
NoThe UK specification lists nano-SIM plus eSIM and dual-eSIM support.
NoThe UK specification lists nano-SIM plus eSIM and dual-eSIM support.
Ingress protection
Sources
IP68Apple's controlled-lab claim is up to 6m for 30 minutes under IEC 60529; resistance is not permanent.
IP68Apple's controlled-lab claim is up to 6m for 30 minutes under IEC 60529; resistance is not permanent.
Show unverified (10)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · Not verified for this exact model.
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.
Chip manufacturing process
Sources
Not verifiedThe checked A19 Pro specification and launch article do not state the process node. A specification for another A19 variant is not substituted.
Not verifiedThe checked A19 Pro specification and launch article do not state the process node. A specification for another A19 variant is not substituted.
Cellular modem model
Sources
Not verifiedThe checked specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Apple N1 wireless networking chip is a separate component.
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
Not verifiedThe checked UK specification publishes local and streamed video playback, not a comparable mixed-use hours claim.
Not verifiedThe checked UK specification publishes local and streamed video playback, not a comparable mixed-use hours claim.
Camera Reference Image
Sources
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.
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
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.
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
Not verifiedNot named in the checked iPhone 17 Pro specification. This does not establish that all subject tracking is absent.
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
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.
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.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight204 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

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

Apple
Width71.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.75 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Nominal diagonal; Apple states 6.27 inches as a standard rectangle and that actual viewable area is smaller.

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 playback31 hoursManufacturer claim · medium confidence

Manufacturer up-to claim; streamed playback is separately claimed at up to 28 hours.

Apple tested pre-production units in July 2025 using repeated local HDR video under its published playback-test settings.

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£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple Newsroom UK
All sources8
  1. iPhone 17 Pro 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 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 UK technical specifications — wireless connectivityApple · accessed 15 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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