The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max sports a 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) display with Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5, delivering clear visuals for media consumption and daily use. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) paired with 12GB RAM of RAM and 256GB / 512GB of internal storage. The camera system includes 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55″, 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120Ëš (ultrawide), 1/2.55″, 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) and a 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) front camera, capable of recording up to 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.. Battery capacity stands at Market-dependent versions:· Li-Ion 4823 mAh – Nano SIM model· Li-Ion 5088 mAh – eSIM only model with Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W – China) 4.5W reverse wired charging support.
Key Features
- Rear camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55″, 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120Ëš (ultrawide), 1/2.55″, 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
- Front camera: 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
- RAM: 12GB RAM
- Internal storage: 256GB / 512GB
- Processor: Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) with Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
- Display: 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
- Battery: Market-dependent versions:· Li-Ion 4823 mAh – Nano SIM model· Li-Ion 5088 mAh – eSIM only model, Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W – China) 4.5W reverse wired
- Operating system: iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.4
Pros
- iPhone 17 Pro Max features an AMOLED display with punchy colours and deep contrast
- iPhone 17 Pro Max’s 4,823 mAh cell handles a solid day of mixed use
- iPhone 17 Pro Max ships with iOS and benefits from Apple’s multi-year update commitment
Cons
- iPhone 17 Pro Max’s 3W charging is notably slow — expect 90+ minutes for a full top-up
- iPhone 17 Pro Max’s 60 Hz display feels less fluid compared to the 90–120 Hz screens now common at this tier
- At Rs. 898,499, iPhone 17 Pro Max is a premium investment that may be hard to justify over rivals
Our Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max targets users who want reliable everyday performance at Rs. 898,499. It fits best for buyers in the Rs. 898,499 bracket seeking a balanced everyday device.