Verdict: iPhone 17 Pro Max leads with its A19 Pro chip and up to 2TB storage versus the A18 Pro and lower max storage on the 16 Pro Max. Both share the same 6.9-inch display and $1199 MSRP but the 17 adds Pro Fusion camera improvements. The 16 Pro Max remains viable only if found at a discount given its discontinued status.
Winner: iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 16 Pro Max: 7.5/10
iPhone 17 Pro Max: 8.5/10
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | A18 Pro | A19 Pro |
| Display | 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR | 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR |
| Camera | 48MP Pro camera system | 48MP Pro Fusion camera system |
| Storage | up to 1TB | up to 2TB |
Our pick: iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The iPhone 15 Plus launched at $799 with a 6.7-inch display and A16 chip. The iPhone 17 Pro Max remains unreleased with no confirmed specifications available for comparison.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max remains unreleased with no official specs or prices available. The iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at 1199 dollars with a 6.9-inch 120Hz display and A18 Pro chip.
The iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro Max have not been released so no direct comparisons exist. Official specs and prices will be available after Apple's announcement.
The iPhone 12 launched in 2020 with an A14 processor and LCD display. The iPhone 17 Pro Max has not been released so no comparison data exists yet.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch 120Hz display and A18 Pro chip at a $1,199 starting price. The iPhone 17 Air has no released specs or pricing for comparison.
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