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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

6.9" • A19 Pro • 48 MP • 4x

Storage
Color
Cosmic Orange
6.9"Display
A19 ProProcessor
48 MPMain Camera
4xTelephoto
KACBU

Should I buy it?

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
CONSIDER
  • Current model — 12 months on the market
Great choice if these matter:
  • Photo / Video
  • Content Creation
  • Gaming
  • Work / Productivity
Watch out for:
  • One-Handed Use
  • At 233 g it is the heaviest iPhone Apple has ever sold.
12 months on the marketLaunch price $1,199 (US)
Regret riskLOWlimited data
Main risks
  • One-Handed Use
  • At 233 g it is the heaviest iPhone Apple has ever sold.
  • The large camera plateau design divides opinion sharply.
  • GSMArena measured only a slight sustained-performance gain despite the vapor chamber.
The risk level is computed from the release date and verified weaknesses. The confidence score appears only once enough owner reports exist.
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Official Statement

What does Apple say about the product?

A summary of Apple's official product description.

Official Apple source

Apple positions the iPhone 17 Pro Max as its longest-lasting iPhone, built on the same heat-forged unibody and vapor chamber as the 17 Pro.

Announced on September 9, 2025 alongside the iPhone 17 Pro, the Pro Max shares the A19 Pro chip, the 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators and the full 48MP Pro Fusion camera system, but adds a 6.9-inch display, a larger battery Apple rates at up to 39 hours of video playback, and a 2TB storage option that is new to the iPhone line.

“the best battery life ever in an iPhone”
Open Apple's official statement
Independent Reviews

What does the tech press say?

Rather than copying the full article, we show a short quote, a Kacbu summary, and a direct link to the source.

GSMArena
2025-09-25
Review
“may be the most capable iPhone ever”

GSMArena's lab tests credit the Pro Max with great battery life, class-leading video and a welcome jump in charging speed, but conclude that the sustained-performance gain from the vapor chamber is only slight and that the new telephoto is not the upgrade they had hoped for.

GSMArena Team
Open the review
Camera System

What does it offer in photo and video?

Main components of the camera system according to the manufacturer's official specifications.

CAMERA SYSTEM

As assertive in video as in photo.

48 MP main camera

48 MP main camera — f/1.78 · 48 MP Ultra Wide — Wide-angle and macro · 4x Telephoto — 48 MP optical telephoto · 4K 120 fps — Max Video Recording

48 MP main camera48 MP Ultra Wide4x Telephoto4K 120 fps
48 MP main cameraf/1.78
48 MP Ultra WideWide-angle and macro
4x Telephoto48 MP optical telephoto
4K 120 fpsMax Video Recording
Battery and Charging

What does it offer on the battery side?

Manufacturer's official technical values.

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery life is one of the highlights.

39 hours (up to)

up to 39 hours — Video playback · up to 35 hours — Online video · 4823 mAh — Battery capacity · up to 25 W — MagSafe wireless charging · 40 W wired — 50% in 20 min

up to 39 hoursup to 35 hours4823 mAhup to 25 W40 W wired
up to 39 hoursVideo playback
up to 35 hoursOnline video
4823 mAhBattery capacity
up to 25 WMagSafe wireless charging
40 W wired50% in 20 min
Who Is It For?

Where does it stand out?

A usage guide built from the specs and the editors' tags; not a test result.

Photo / Video

For buyers who put the camera, and video in particular, first; tagged from the maker's camera and video specs.

Good fit
Content Creation

For creators who need professional video formats and fast transfer.

Good fit
Gaming

For gaming; tagged from the display's refresh rate and the chip's class. We have not measured frame rates or heat ourselves.

Good fit
Work / Productivity

For heavy work use; tagged from the battery and display specs. We have not timed the battery ourselves.

Good fit
One-Handed Use

The 6.9-inch body may be harder to handle for fans of smaller phones.

Caution
Editorial Analysis

Strengths and points to consider

The Kacbu editors' assessment of the specifications the maker publishes. We do not test devices ourselves, so nothing here is a measured result. Anything taken from an independent review is shown with its publication and date in the Press section.

Strengths based on the specs
Apple's longest-lasting iPhone: up to 39 hours of video playback.
4823 mAh — the largest battery Apple has shipped in an iPhone.
First iPhone offered with 2 TB of storage.
All three rear cameras are 48 MP, including the 4x (100mm) telephoto.
8x optical-quality zoom range without falling back to a digital crop.
6.9-inch LTPO panel at 120 Hz with 3000 nits peak brightness.
Vapor chamber cooling with the A19 Pro for sustained performance.
4K 120 fps Dolby Vision, Apple Log 2, ProRes RAW and genlock for production work.
Things to consider
At 233 g it is the heaviest iPhone Apple has ever sold.
The large camera plateau design divides opinion sharply.
GSMArena measured only a slight sustained-performance gain despite the vapor chamber.
The new telephoto is a smaller upgrade than many reviewers expected.
$1,199 starting price, and the 2 TB tier costs substantially more.
No charger in the box, and the 40W adapter was US-only at launch.
A 6.9-inch body is difficult to use one-handed.
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

Instead of tracking today's retail price, Kacbu keeps the product's official launch information as a reference.

AnnouncedSeptember 9, 2025

The manufacturer's official announcement date.

ReleaseSeptember 19, 2025

The start of the initial sales period.

US launch price$1,199

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max's launch price.

Source: the maker's page
Design🇺🇸 United States
Manufacturing🇨🇳 China, 🇮🇳 India

Apple designs the product in the US; iPhone 17 Pro Max assembly happens mostly in China, with a share in India. The assembly country varies by batch.

This is not the current retail price — it shows the product's historical, official launch information.
Specifications

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max specifications

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Your Selection

Selected storage
256 GB
Selected color
Cosmic Orange

Display

Screen Size
6.9 inch
Display Technology
Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
2868x1320
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
3000 nit
Pixel Density
460 PPI
Aspect Ratio
19.5:9Computed by Kacbu: 2868 : 1320
Screen Area
116.7 cm²Computed by Kacbu: 6.9″ × (2868×1320) → 116.7 cm²
Display Glass
Ceramic Shield 2
Display Features
ProMotionAlways-On DisplayDynamic IslandHDRTrue ToneWide Color (P3)Anti-Reflective Coating
Minimum Brightness
1 nit

Base Hardware

GPU
Apple 6-core GPU
RAM
12 GB
Chipset
A19 Pro
Cooling
Vapor Chamber
Storage
256 GB
CPU Cores
6-core
Manufacturing Process
3 nm
Neural Engine
16-core Neural Engine

Camera

Official source: support.apple.com
Camera Features
Dolby VisionProRes RAWApple Log 2GenlockPhotographic StylesCenter Stage Front CameraSensor-shift OISMacroNight ModeAction ModeSpatial VideoDual Capture
Video FPS
120 fps
Telephoto Zoom
4x
Ultra-Wide Camera
48 MP
Front Camera Video Recording
4K 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p 25/30/60 fps
Video Recording Modes
4K 24/25/30/60/100/120 fps1080p 25/30/60/120 fps720p 30 fps1080p 30 fps
Main Camera Aperture
f/1.78
Camera Resolution
48 MP
Front Camera
18 MP
Main Camera Focal Length
24 mm
Video Resolution
2160p (Ultra HD) 4K
Optical Zoom
8x
Ultra-Wide Aperture
f/2.2
Telephoto Camera
48 MP
Telephoto Focal Length
100 mm
Ultra-Wide Focal Length
13 mm

Battery

Battery Capacity
4823 mAh
Qi Standard
Qi2 25W
MagSafe Charging Power (W)
25
Fast Charging Claim
50% in 20 min
Fast Charging
40 W
Online Video (hours)
35
Wireless Charging
Yes
Video Playback (hours)
39

Design

Depth
8.75 mm
Width
78.0 mm
Height
163.4 mm
Weight
233 g
Body Material
Aluminum Unibody
Back Cover
Ceramic Shield
Screen-to-Body Ratio
91.5%Computed by Kacbu: 116.7 cm² ÷ (163.4 × 78 mm) = 91.5%

Network Connections

Official source: support.apple.com
SIM
Dual eSIM
eSIM
Dual eSIM
5G
Yes
4G
Yes
Satellite Connectivity
Yes

Operating System

Operating System
iOS
AI Assistant
Apple Intelligence
OS Version
iOS 26

Wireless Connections

Official source: support.apple.com
NFC
Yes
UWB
Yes
Positioning Systems
GPSGLONASSGalileoBeiDouQZSSNavIC
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Threads
Yes
Bluetooth
6.0
Wireless Chip
Apple N1

Multimedia

Audio Output
USB Type-C
Speakers
Stereo
Spatial Audio
Yes

Features

Official source: support.apple.com
Sensors
Face IDLiDAR scannerBarometerGyroscopeAccelerometerProximity sensorAmbient light sensor
IP Certification
IP68
Biometrics
Face ID
Action Button
Yes
Camera Control
Yes
Crash Detection
Yes

Other connections

USB
USB Type-C
USB Version
USB 3

General

Segment
Pro flagship
Release Year
2025

EU Energy Label

Energy Class
AThis row is declared only for the Türkiye, European Union model. Source: eprel.ec.europa.eu
Battery Endurance per Cycle (hours)
53This row is declared only for the Türkiye, European Union model. Source: eprel.ec.europa.eu
Battery Endurance (charge cycles)
1000This row is declared only for the Türkiye, European Union model. Source: eprel.ec.europa.eu
Repeated Free Fall Reliability Class
BThis row is declared only for the Türkiye, European Union model. Source: eprel.ec.europa.eu
Repairability Class
CThis row is declared only for the Türkiye, European Union model. Source: eprel.ec.europa.eu
Operating System Update Availability (years)
5This row is declared only for the Türkiye, European Union model. Source: eprel.ec.europa.eu
EPREL Registration Number
2402618This row is declared only for the Türkiye, European Union model. Source: eprel.ec.europa.eu
FAQ

The most common questions about this product

What the numbers on the spec sheet actually mean in day-to-day use.

How long does the battery actually last?
This is the longest-running iPhone Apple has made. Apple rates it at up to 39 hours of video playback, or 35 hours streamed — both lab figures measured at low brightness. On those ratings, most people should end ordinary mixed-use days with charge to spare, and heavy days that would flatten a smaller iPhone should still reach the evening; we have not timed either.
Is the battery really 4823 mAh?
That figure is for models with a physical SIM tray. Apple does not publish capacities, but teardowns put eSIM-only models — including every US unit — at around 5088 mAh, because removing the SIM tray frees interior space. Both are the same phone otherwise.
What is different from the iPhone 17 Pro?
Size and endurance, essentially. Both share the A19 Pro, the vapor chamber, and the same three 48MP cameras. The Pro Max adds a 6.9-inch screen instead of 6.3, a larger battery (39 hours of video against 31), a 2TB storage tier, and 29 grams of extra weight for $100 more.
Is 2 TB of storage worth it?
Only for a specific kind of user. If you shoot ProRes RAW or 4K 120 fps regularly, a single shoot can run into hundreds of gigabytes and the tier pays for itself in convenience. For photos, apps and streaming, 256 GB or 512 GB is still ample and the money is better spent elsewhere.
Does 233 grams feel heavy?
Yes — it is the heaviest iPhone Apple has ever sold, and with a case it passes 260 g. One-handed use is genuinely awkward for smaller hands, and holding it overhead in bed is noticeable. Anyone coming from a compact phone should handle one in a shop before committing.
Is it good enough for gaming?
The A19 Pro runs current mobile titles at their highest settings, and the vapor chamber keeps frame rates steadier through long sessions than earlier iPhones managed. GSMArena's testing found the sustained gain smaller than Apple's marketing suggests, but the large 120 Hz display and the extra battery make it the better of the two Pro models for long play sessions.
Shared Hardware

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MarketModel code
Türkiye, European UnionA3526
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