Design and Materials:
The new chassis of the iPhone 17 Pro Max is made of aerospace-grade aluminum rather than titanium to improve weight balance and durability. Its rear panel adopts a two-tone construction: the upper half is aluminum while the lower half is glass, allowing for efficient wireless charging. A major visual shift comes from a new horizontal camera bar that replaces the traditional square module, housing all three rear cameras. This model is offered in striking new color finishes, including copper/orange and dark blue. The device retains IP68 dust and water resistance and continues to support MagSafe accessories.
Display Technology:
Equipped with a 6.9‑inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, the iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers ultra-sharp resolution and vivid color reproduction. ProMotion technology is supported by the LTPO-based panel, which enables an adaptive refresh rate of 1 Hz to 120 Hz for smooth operation and low power consumption. The display is compatible with HDR10 and Dolby Vision thanks to its estimated resolution of around 2868 x 1320 pixels (458 ppi). Peak brightness is improved over previous models, and a matte anti-reflective option may also be available for reduced glare. The screen, which has an oleophobic coating to prevent fingerprints, is protected by Ceramic Shield.
Processor and Performance:
Powering the device is the A19 Pro chip, fabricated on a 3nm process for enhanced performance and energy efficiency. While performance gains are incremental, significant improvements are seen in AI processing and thermal management. The chip’s pairing with 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM makes it suitable for AI and augmented reality applications in the future and makes it better for multitasking. A vapor-chamber cooling system and graphite layers enhance heat dissipation, allowing sustained peak performance under load.
Camera System:
The iPhone 17 Pro Max introduces a reengineered triple-camera setup. Each rear camera—wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto—features a 48 MP sensor. The telephoto lens uses a periscope-style tetraprism design for up to 5× optical zoom and approximately 8× hybrid zoom, marking the first time all three lenses share the same high-resolution sensor. 8K recording is now supported by video capabilities.The front camera has been upgraded to 24 MP, doubling the resolution of its predecessor. Additional camera enhancements include a variable aperture system, improved low-light performance, dual video recording, and expanded ProRes and Dolby Vision support.
Connectivity and Sensors:
The iPhone 17 Pro Max supports advanced connectivity standards, including full 5G coverage (Sub‑6 GHz and mmWave), Wi‑Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.3. The older Lightning connector is being phased out in favor of the USB-C port, which offers lightning-fast USB 3.x data transfer. The phone maintains its comprehensive sensor suite, including Face ID (via TrueDepth), accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, and ambient light sensors. eSIM technology is standard, and many regions may receive models with no physical SIM tray.
Battery and Charging:
Apple raises the iPhone’s battery capacity to over 5,000 mAh, the most of any iPhone to date. This makes it possible to spend more time in front of the screen and last longer. Charging options include 35W wired fast charging via USB-C and wireless charging via MagSafe at 15W or Qi 2.0 at up to 25W. Apple also introduces a new low-voltage adhesive system inside the chassis, making battery replacements and servicing more manageable.
Table of Specifications & Features:
| Category | Details |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | Not announced yet (Status: Rumored) |
| Body | Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (Grade 5) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (International); eSIM only (USA); Dual SIM (China) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 (up to 6m for 30 minutes) |
| Mobile Payments | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| Display Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Display Size | 6.9 inches (~92.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display Res. | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 (~458 ppi) |
| Display Protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2025 generation) |
| OS | iOS 26 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| RAM & Storage | 12GB RAM + 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (NVMe) |
| Main Camera | Triple: 48 MP (wide), 48 MP (periscope telephoto), 48 MP (ultrawide) + LiDAR |
| Camera Features | Dual-tone flash, HDR, ProRes, Spatial video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Video | 4K @ up to 120fps, 1080p @ up to 240fps, 3D audio |
| Selfie Camera | 24 MP + SL 3D (depth sensor), OIS, HDR, Dolby Vision |
| Selfie Video | 4K @ up to 60fps, 1080p @ up to 120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers, no 3.5mm jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band), Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Barometer, UWB (Gen2) |
| Emergency Features | SOS, Messages & Find My via Satellite |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion (non-removable) |
| Charging | 50% in 30 min (wired), 25W MagSafe, 15W Qi2, 4.5W reverse wired |
| Colors | Black, and other color variants |
| Price | Rs 573,999.00 |
| Release Date | between September 8 and 12 |