iPhone 17 Pro VS iPhone 17 Pro Max

The iPhone 17 Pro Max comes out ahead overall, scoring 95 to the iPhone 17 Pro's 93. Priced at $1199 against $1099, the choice between them is as much about budget as specs, and each phone leans toward a slightly different buyer.

For raw speed the iPhone 17 Pro Max takes the lead, with an AnTuTu score of 2,590,567 against 2,538,751, driven by its A19 Pro. Both feel quick in everyday use, but the gap shows up in demanding games and heavy multitasking where the faster chip pulls ahead.

The iPhone 17 Pro pairs a 48MP main camera with 4x optical zoom and a 18MP front sensor. The iPhone 17 Pro Max answers with 48MP, 4x zoom and a 18MP selfie camera.

Battery favours the iPhone 17 Pro Max, with a 5088mAh cell against 4252mAh. For refills the iPhone 17 Pro is quickest at 40W, spending less time tied to a charger.

Both use high refresh rate OLED screens. The iPhone 17 Pro measures 6.3" and peaks at 3000 nits, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.9" and reaches 3000 nits. Screen size and outright brightness are where they separate most.

Overall the iPhone 17 Pro is the one we would steer most buyers toward. Consider the iPhone 17 Pro Max instead if longer battery life matters more to you.