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?