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Pros & Cons Outstanding cameras Top video features Award-winning battery life Terrific screen Fast performance High-quality hardware Might be too big for some Most expensive iPhone Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Specs Name Value tr:nth-of-type(n+6)]:hidden" :class="{ '[&>tr:nth-of-type(n+6)]:!table-row': open }"> Operating System iOS 26 CPU Apple A19 Pro Dimensions 6.43 by 3.07 by 0.34 inches Screen Size 6.9 inches Screen Resolution 2,868 by 1,320 pixels Camera Resolution (Rear; Front-Facing) 48MP, 48MP, 48MP; 18MP Battery Life (As Tested) 32 hours, 11 minutes More Specs
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The $1,199 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the most powerful phone the company has ever made, and the most feature-rich, highest-performing iPhone you can buy. The refreshed hardware is more durable, the large screen is brighter than ever, and the battery lasts longer than the Pixel 10 and the Galaxy S25 combined—earning it a PCMag Lab Award for longest battery life. The 17 Pro Max is laudable for these basics alone. Toss in one of the most capable camera and video capture systems on a phone and combine it with exceptional software, and you have a winning formula for creators on the go. While most people should save money and stick to the Editors' Choice-winning $799 iPhone 17, the 17 Pro Max is worth its high price if you plan to make u