iPhone · Apple Silicon · 2025
iPhone 17 Pro Max
The 17 Pro Max is the big-screen flagship tier, pairing Apple’s strongest iPhone camera system with the largest display and battery in the Pro line.
Largest current Pro iPhone.
iPhone 17e (2026)
In store
The iPhone 17 Pro Max on the demo table and in the hand.
iPhone 17 Pro Max: key facts
When was the iPhone 17 Pro Max released?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max arrived on September 19, 2025.
How much did the iPhone 17 Pro Max cost?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max launched at $1,199 in 2025, about $1,211 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A19 Pro at 4.30 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, Large ProMotion Super Retina XDR OLED display.
Why does the iPhone 17 Pro Max matter?
Largest current Pro iPhone.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A19 Pro · 4.30 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | Large ProMotion Super Retina XDR OLED |
| GPU | Apple Pro GPU |
| Ports | USB-C |
| Weight | Varies |
| Dimensions | Large Pro iPhone body |
| Operating system | iOS 19 |
| Released | September 19, 2025 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $1,199 |
How the iPhone 17 Pro Max compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 4.30 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.7× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 65,500 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $1,199 in 2025, about $1,211 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
The Max remains the model for buyers who want every camera and battery advantage.
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Last updated: 2026-08-12