Description
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: what you need to know
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the largest iPhone 17 Pro model, with a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display and the A19 Pro chip. It has an aluminium unibody and three 48MP rear cameras, including a 4x tetraprism telephoto.
Who it suits
It suits iPhone users who want the biggest screen and the longest battery life in the 17 Pro range. The 1TB version suits people who keep a lot of photos and video on the phone.
Key facts
- 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, 2868 x 1320 pixels at 460 ppi
- A19 Pro chip with 6-core CPU and 6-core GPU
- 48MP Fusion Main, 48MP Ultra Wide and 48MP 4x (100mm) Telephoto cameras
- 18MP Center Stage front camera
- Up to 37 hours of video playback
- IP68, up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes
- Aluminium unibody with Ceramic Shield 2 front, 231g
Buying it in the UK
UK retailers list the iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB at £1,499 (checked 29 October 2026). Our price is £1,298.95.
Our price includes UK import duty and VAT, so there is nothing more to pay when it arrives. Your estimated delivery dates are shown near the top of this page.
Design and Display: The 6.9-inch display uses Always-On display technology and ProMotion for a smooth, adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. It features a new, more durable Ceramic Shield 2 on the front and back, designed to be 3x more scratch-resistant. The chassis adopts a heat-forged aluminum unibody for improved thermal conductivity, utilizing a vacuum-sealed, deionized water-filled chamber to keep the A19 Pro chip cool.
Camera Capabilities: This is the first iPhone to feature a full 48MP array on all three rear lenses, providing high-resolution, consistent, and detailed photos. The telephoto camera supports 4x optical zoom and up to 8x “optical-quality” zoom. The 18MP front camera includes a new “Center Stage” feature, allowing for automatic, wider, and smarter selfies that adjust when more people enter the frame. It also enables 4K video recording at up to 120 fps in Dolby Vision.
Performance and Software: The iPhone 17 Pro Max runs on the A19 Pro chip, designed for advanced on-device AI tasks, including new, faster Generative AI capabilities. It ships with iOS 26, which offers new customization options, a “Liquid Glass” UI, and enhanced privacy protections.
Battery and Charging: The device offers the longest battery life of any iPhone, with up to 39 hours of video playback (33 hours for streamed). It supports fast charging, capable of reaching 50% capacity in about 20 minutes with a 40W+ adapter.
Connectivity: It includes Wi-Fi 7, 5G cellular support, and, in some regions, exclusive 5G antenna capabilities for faster, more stable connections.
Specifications
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| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 – A3526 5G bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 – A3526 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum alloy frame, aluminum alloy back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Display Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 Anti-reflective coating |
| Operating System | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.2.1 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2×4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| Memory Card Slot | No |
| Internal Memory | 1TB 12GB RAM NVMe |
| Main Camera | Triple: 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55″, 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor-shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120? (ultrawide), 1/2.55″, 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) Video: 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie camera | Single: 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) Features: HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Features | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| Battery Type | Market-dependent versions:· Li-Ion 4823 mAh – Nano SIM model· Li-Ion 5088 mAh – eSIM only model |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W – China) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 233 g (8.22 oz) |
Package Includes
- 1 x Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB (Cosmic Orange)
1 x USB Cable
1 x SIM Ejector Pin
1 x Documentation
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