Tech21 Evolite Clear Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Protective Case vs iPhone 17

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

Tech21 Evolite Clear Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Protective Case

1 configurations

from $14

iPhone 17

3 configurations

from $719

28 of 28 specs differ across these 2.

Spec	Tech21 Evolite Clear Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Protective CaseSCAN-LN163886from $14	iPhone 17APL-IP17-256from $719
Chip & memory
Chip	—	Apple A19
CPU cores	—	6
GPU cores	—	5
Neural Engine cores	—	16
Unified memory	—	8 GB
Storage
Storage	—	256 GB
Storage type	—	NVMe
Display
Screen size	—	6.3"
Panel	—	Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution	—	2622 × 1206
Refresh rate	—	120 Hz
Peak brightness	—	3000 nits
Ports & wireless
Connector	—	USB-C
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	—	6.0
SIM	—	Dual eSIM
Cameras
Main camera	—	48 MP Fusion, ƒ/1.6
Ultra Wide	—	48 MP, ƒ/2.2
Front camera	—	18 MP Center Stage
Video	—	4K120 Dolby Vision
Power & body
Battery life	—	30 h
Charging	—	40 W wired, 25 W MagSafe
Weight	—	177 g
Water resistance	—	IP68
Dimensions (mm)	—	149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95
Software & options
Operating system	—	iOS 27
Finishes	—	Black, White, Sage, Mist Blue, Lavender
Extended warranty available	—	Yes

Questions

What is the difference between the Tech21 Evolite Clear Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Protective Case and the iPhone 17?

28 of the 28 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?

Tech21 Evolite Clear Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Protective Case from $14 — $706 less than the iPhone 17. 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.