Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
2868 x 1320 (460 ppi)
1,000 nits / 1,600 nits HDR / 3,000 nits peak
A19 Pro Chip
6-core CPU / 6-core GPU
16-core Neural Engine
48MP Pro Fusion Triple
48MP Main + 48MP Ultra Wide + 48MP Telephoto
8x optical-quality zoom in / 2x optical zoom out
Up to 39h Video Playback
50% in 20 min (40W adapter)
MagSafe / Qi2 up to 25W
5G / Wi-Fi 7 / Bluetooth 6
Thread + 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband
USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s)
256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
Timeline & Release Details
- Object classification: Smartphone / Mobile Computer
- Announced: September 9, 2025
- Release Window: 2025 (regional rollout varies by market)
- Model Numbers: A3257 (US/PR), A3525 (CA/MX/JP/Middle East), A3526 (Global), A3527 (China)
- Launch Price (MSRP): From $1,199 (256GB)
Regional Model Mapping
| iPhone 17 Pro Max Variant | Model Number | Primary Market Scope |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17 Pro Max (US SKU) | A3257 | United States, Puerto Rico (regional mapping varies by source) |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max (Regional SKU) | A3525 | Canada, Mexico, Japan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max (Global SKU) | A3526 | Europe, Asia, UK, India, international markets |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max (China SKU) | A3527 | China mainland (regional mapping varies by source) |
Source bundle includes both a four-variant regional mapping (A3257/A3525/A3526/A3527) and a separate A3256/A3257 listing.
Body & Build
- Dimensions: 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.75 mm
- Weight: 233 g
- Water & Dust Resistance: IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes)
Materials:
- Frame: Aluminum unibody design
- Back: Ceramic Shield back
- Front: Ceramic Shield 2 front
- Colors: Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Sustainability:
- Aluminum Enclosure: 50% recycled aluminum
- Battery: 100% recycled cobalt / 95% recycled lithium
- Thermal Module: 100% recycled copper in vapor chamber
Source bundle lists aluminum-unibody construction, Ceramic Shield front/back stack, and IP68 durability.
Display System
- Type: Super Retina XDR display (all-screen OLED)
- Size: 6.9 inches (diagonal), 6.86 inches actual viewable area
- Resolution: 2868 x 1320 at 460 ppi
- Refresh: ProMotion with adaptive refresh up to 120Hz
- Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1 (typical)
- Brightness: 1,000 nits max (typical), 1,600 nits peak (HDR), 3,000 nits peak (outdoor), 1 nit minimum
- Features: Dynamic Island, Always-On display, HDR, True Tone, wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, anti-reflective and fingerprint-resistant coatings
Source bundle aligns on the 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED panel with ProMotion up to 120Hz.
Camera System (Pro Fusion)
Rear Camera Cluster:
- 48 MP Main (Fusion): 24mm, f/1.78, 2nd-gen sensor-shift OIS
- 48 MP Ultra Wide (Fusion): 13mm, f/2.2, 120-degree field of view
- 48 MP Telephoto (Fusion): 100mm (4x), f/2.8, 3D sensor-shift OIS, tetraprism design
- Optical Zoom: 8x optical-quality zoom in, 2x optical zoom out, 16x optical-quality zoom range
- Digital Zoom: Up to 40x
Front Camera:
- 18 MP Center Stage camera
- f/1.9 aperture with autofocus and Focus Pixels
- 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps and ProRes up to 4K 60 fps (external)
Video Features:
- 4K Dolby Vision: 24/25/30/60/100/120 fps
- ProRes: Up to 4K at 120 fps (external recording)
- Cinematic Mode: Up to 4K at 30 fps
- Action Mode: Up to 2.8K at 60 fps
- Spatial Video: 1080p at 30 fps
- Slo-mo: 1080p at 240 fps
- Professional Tooling: Log 2, ACES, and Genlock support
Source bundle aligns on triple 48MP Pro Fusion rear cameras and advanced 4K Dolby Vision/ProRes workflows.
Platform & Software
- Chipset: A19 Pro chip
- CPU: 6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency)
- GPU: 6-core with Neural Accelerators
- Neural Engine: 16-core
- Graphics: Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- Operating System: iOS (version pending official release)
- Input Controls: Action Button and Camera Control
- Audio Hardware: Four studio-quality microphones and stereo speakers
Source bundle conflicts on numbered OS labels; core sections keep OS version-agnostic.
Key Features & Apple Intelligence
- Action Button: Silent mode, Focus, Camera, and Visual Intelligence shortcuts are listed
- Camera Control: Tactile controls for exposure, depth, zoom, cameras, styles, and tone
- Display Layer: Dynamic Island and Always-On display support
- Authentication: Face ID (TrueDepth)
- Safety Stack: Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, Roadside Assistance via satellite, Messages/Find My via satellite
Battery & Charging
- Video Playback: Up to 39 hours
- Streamed Video Playback: Up to 35 hours
- Fast Charging: Up to 50% in 20 minutes (40W adapter)
- Alternate Fast Charging Path: Up to 50% in 30 minutes (30W adapter + MagSafe)
- Wireless Charging: MagSafe up to 25W, Qi2 up to 25W
- Port: USB-C (charging, DisplayPort, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s)
In the Box:
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
- USB-C Charge Cable (1m)
- Documentation
Source bundle lists up to 39 hours video playback and two 50%-charge timing paths.
Connectivity & Sensors
- Cellular: 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave)
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with Apple N1 networking stack reference
- Bluetooth: 6
- Other Wireless: Thread networking, second-generation Ultra Wideband, NFC with reader mode
- SIM Profile: Regional SIM implementation varies across raw records (see Data Reconciliation Notes)
- Sensors: Face ID, LiDAR scanner, barometer, high dynamic range gyro, high-g accelerometer, proximity sensor, dual ambient light sensors
- Safety Connectivity: Emergency SOS via satellite, Roadside Assistance via satellite, Messages/Find My via satellite, Crash Detection
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max - Summary
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (A3257 / A3525 / A3526 / A3527) is listed in the provided source bundle and launch records as introduced on September 9, 2025, with U.S. launch pricing from $1,199 for 256GB. Core listed hardware includes a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, A19 Pro chip, and a 48MP Pro Fusion triple-camera system.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$1199 |