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Original iPhone vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Compare Original iPhone vs iPhone 17 Pro Max side by side — chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
iPhone"An iPod, a phone, and an internet communicator." Multitouch and pinch-to-zoom made it feel like nothing else on the market, even with no App Store, no 3G and no copy-paste at launch.
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.Specs side by side
| Spec | iPhone | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Release | June 29, 2007 | 2025 |
| Launch price | $599 | $1,199 |
| Price today | $922 | $1,211 |
| CPU | Samsung ARM 11 · 412 MHz | Apple A19 Pro · 4.30 GHz |
| Memory | 128 MB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 8 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 3.5" LCD, 320×480 (163 ppi) multitouch | Large ProMotion Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Ports | 30-pin dock, 3.5 mm | USB-C |
| Operating system | iPhone OS 1.0 | iOS 19 |
Method note: historical pricing uses approximate US CPI. CPU clock comparisons are clock-only and do not represent full real-world performance.
Why each matters
iPhone
Capacitive multitouch and a real desktop-class browser in your pocket — no stylus, no keyboard.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Largest current Pro iPhone.
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Last updated: 2026-07-04