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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max phone review — specs and Genze score

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Specifications

Versions: A3526 (International); A3257 (USA); A3525 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3527 (China)

Apple

Released 2025, Sep 19

12 GB RAM · Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)

  • 233g, 8.8mm thickness
  • iOS 26, up to iOS 26.5
  • 256GB/512GB/2TB storage, no card slot

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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).

Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 9.4
Display 9.7
Performance 8.8
Camera 9.8
Body 7.4
Gaming 9.2
Software 9.7
Connectivity 9.4
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 9.1/10

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Quick specifications

6.9"

1320x2868 pixels

48MP

2160p

12GB RAM

Apple A19 Pro

4823mAh

PD3.225W

Score breakdown

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9.1 /10
Performance 8.8/10
Battery 9.4/10
Display 9.7/10
Camera 9.8/10
Body 7.4/10
Gaming 9.2/10
Software 9.7/10
Connectivity 9.4/10
Sensors 7.2/10
3 nm 4.26 GHz BT 6.0 Wi‑Fi 6.0 2025

Updates 7 yr · No bloatware/ads

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
??? CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
??? CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
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
??? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3257
??? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3525
??? 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, 66 - A3527
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
??? 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3257
??? 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3525
??? 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3527
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Announced 2025, September 09
Status Available. Released 2025, September 19
Dimensions 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight 233 g (8.22 oz)
Build Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum 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)
??? IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)

Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
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
OS iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Chipset Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
CPU Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
GPU Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Card slot No
Internal 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM
??? NVMe
Triple 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22??m, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS

48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7??m, PDAF, 3D sensor???shift OIS, 4x optical zoom

48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120?? (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7??m, 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.
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
Sensors Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
??? Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)

Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
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
Colors Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Models iPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525
SAR 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
Price $???1,098.99 / ??????1,230.34 / ?????1,038.99
Performance AnTuTu: 2600583 (v10), 2331417 (v11)

GeekBench: 10118 (v6)

3DMark: 6010 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display 1000 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker -26.2 LUFS (Good)
Battery Active use score 17:58h
Energy Class A
Battery 53:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall Class B (180 falls)
Repairability Class C

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Frequently asked questions

Is Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max worth buying in 2026?

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 9.1/10 for its class; reference price around $1,099 USD. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max good for gaming?

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 92/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.

What is the battery capacity of Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 4,823 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max have?

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max features a 6.90-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

Is Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max water resistant?

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is rated IP68. Always follow manufacturer guidance for liquids and dust exposure.

How much RAM does Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max have?

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is available with 12 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?

Genze rates Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 9.1/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

What is the estimated price of Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?

Our estimated reference price is $1,099 USD. Retail prices vary by region, storage, and promotions.

Where do these specifications come from?

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