Core Specifications
Chipset: Powered by the Apple A19 Pro (3nm process) with a 6-core CPU and 6-core GPU.
Memory & Storage:
Equipped with 12GB of RAM.
Storage starts at 256GB (double the previous base), with 512GB and 1TB options. The Pro Max also offers a 2TB variant.
Cooling System: Features an Apple-designed vapor chamber to rapidly dissipate heat, delivering up to 40% better sustained performance.
Battery & Charging:
Capacity: 4252 mAh (eSIM model).
Wired Charging: Up to 50% charge in 20 minutes using a 40W adapter.
Wireless Charging: Supports up to 25W via MagSafe and Qi2. 
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Display and Design
Sizes:
iPhone 17 Pro: 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display (2622 x 1206 resolution).
iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display (2868 x 1320 resolution).
Durability: Both use Ceramic Shield 2 on the front (3x more scratch-resistant) and, for the first time, Ceramic Shield on the back.
Brightness: Peak outdoor brightness reaches 3,000 nits.
Colors: Available in Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, and Silver. 
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Camera System
The rear setup features a large horizontal "plateau camera" bump with three 48MP lenses: 
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Main: 48MP Fusion (f/1.78).
Ultra Wide: 48MP (f/2.2).
Telephoto: New 48MP tetraprism lens (f/2.8) supporting 8x optical-quality zoom (via sensor crop from a native 4x).
Front Camera: New 18MP Center Stage camera with a square sensor that allows rotating image orientation without rotating the phone.
Video Pro Features: First smartphones to support ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, and Genlock for multi-camera synchronization. 
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Connectivity and Software
Wireless: Introduces the Apple N1 networking chip, enabling Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
Modem: Uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon X80.
OS: Launched with iOS 26, featuring advanced Apple Intelligence such as Live Translation in calls.
SIM: eSIM-only in many regions (including the U.S. and Canada); these models feature larger batteries due to the removed SIM tray. 
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Would you like to compare the battery life benchmarks between the standard 17 Pro and the Pro Max?