iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

Specs side by side at each model's entry configuration, with the cheapest crypto price for each.

28 of 29 specs differ across these 2.

SpeciPhone 17APL-IP17-256from $719iPhone 17 Pro MaxSCAN-LN163884from $1,889
Chip & memory
ChipApple A19-
CPU cores6-
GPU cores5-
Neural Engine cores16-
Unified memory8 GB-
Storage
Storage256 GB256 GB
Storage typeNVMe-
Display
Screen size6.3"-
PanelSuper Retina XDR OLED-
Resolution2622 × 1206-
Refresh rate120 Hz-
Peak brightness3000 nits-
Ports & wireless
ConnectorUSB-C-
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7-
Bluetooth6.0-
SIMDual eSIM-
Cameras
Main camera48 MP Fusion, ƒ/1.6-
Ultra Wide48 MP, ƒ/2.2-
Front camera18 MP Center Stage-
Video4K120 Dolby Vision-
Power & body
Battery life30 h-
Charging40 W wired, 25 W MagSafe-
Weight177 g-
Water resistanceIP68-
Dimensions (mm)149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95-
Software & options
Operating systemiOS 27-
Finish-Cosmic Orange
FinishesBlack, White, Sage, Mist Blue, Lavender-
Extended warranty available Yes-

Questions

What is the difference between the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Pro Max?

28 of the 29 specs we track differ at their base configurations. The table above marks every one, and flags the better value wherever a spec has a better direction.

Which is cheaper?

iPhone 17 from $719, $1,170 less than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Both are the cheapest total, shipping included, for the entry configuration.

Are you comparing the same configurations?

Each model is shown at its entry configuration, which is the only fair basis for a like-for-like table. Open either product to switch memory, storage or chip and see how its price moves.