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iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Compare iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max side by side: chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
iPhone 17 ProThe iPhone 17 Pro carries Apple’s pro camera, display and chip story into the current generation, aimed at creators who want the smaller Pro size.
iPhone 17 Pro MaxThe 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.At a glance
Both launched in 2025. 5 of 13 specs differ.
Going from the iPhone 17 Pro to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, base storage rises from 128 GB to 256 GB. Launch price rises from $999 to $1,199.
- Storage128 GB256 GB
- Launch price$999$1,199
Unchanged memory, ports.
Specs side by side
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| ReleaseSame | September 19, 2025 | September 19, 2025 |
| Launch price | $999 | $1,199 |
| Price today | $1,009 | $1,211 |
| ChipSame | Apple A19 Pro · 4.30 GHz | Apple A19 Pro · 4.30 GHz |
| GraphicsSame | Apple Pro GPU | Apple Pro GPU |
| CPU coresSame | 6 | 6 |
| MemorySame | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | ProMotion Super Retina XDR OLED | Large ProMotion Super Retina XDR OLED |
| WeightSame | Varies | Varies |
| Dimensions | Pro iPhone body | Large Pro iPhone body |
| PortsSame | USB-C | USB-C |
| Operating systemSame | iOS 19 | iOS 19 |
Highlighted cells win clear more-is-better specs (memory, storage, lighter weight). Historical pricing uses approximate US CPI; clock speeds are not full real-world performance.
Why each matters
iPhone 17 Pro
Current compact Pro iPhone generation.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Largest current Pro iPhone.
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Last updated: 2026-08-18