Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 10 differences across 28 checks. 18 answers are identical.
Apple · 2024
iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Screen size
- 6.9"
- Processor
- Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 4685 mAh
- Launch price
- $ 699.99 / € 862.00 / £...
Apple · 2025
iPhone 17
- Screen size
- 6.3"
- Processor
- Apple A19 (3 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 3692 mAh
- Launch price
- $ 659.00 / € 812.10 / £...
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 25W |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging speed | 25W wired, 25W wireless | 25W wired, 25W wireless |
| Battery capacity | 4685 mAh | 3692 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP68 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 |
| Weight | 227 g | 177 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | Yes, 120Hz | Yes, 120Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9" | 6.3" |
| Fingerprint sensor | No, Face ID | No, Face ID |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | Yes, 5x | No |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60fps |
Basics
| Release date | 2024, September 20 | 2025, September 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A19 (3 nm) |
| Launch price | $ 699.99 / € 862.00 / £ 747.00 | $ 659.00 / € 812.10 / £ 639.99 / ₹ 98,900 |
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Specifications sourced from GSMArena, used under CC BY 4.0. Answers on this page are our own reading of those spec sheets. Manufacturers change hardware between regional variants, so check the retail listing before you buy on a single feature.