Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max / Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

ProMotion adjusts the refresh rate to the content, giving 120 Hz smoothness when scrolling and lowering it on still images to save battery. The Always-On display shows the time and notifications dimmed while locked.

ProMotion varies the refresh rate with content: 120 Hz for smooth scrolling, lower rates on static screens to save battery. Because of the rounded corners, the screen measures 6.86 inches as a rectangle.

The 3,000-nit outdoor figure is a short peak in strong sunlight, not sustained full-screen white. The screen has an anti-reflective coating.

The outdoor peak is used briefly in strong sunlight; the 1-nit minimum is meant to reduce eye strain in a dark room.

Apple notes that this resistance is not permanent and can decrease with normal wear.

The GPU supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

Storage cannot be expanded later; ProRes uses a lot of space, so 4K 120 fps ProRes recording requires external storage.

It also gives a 12 MP 2× (48 mm) image by using the centre of the sensor.

This camera is also used for 48 MP macro shots.

Using the centre of the sensor gives a 12 MP 8× (200 mm) image; Apple quotes a 16× optical-quality range and up to 40× digital zoom.

4K 100/120 fps is limited to the main camera. ProRes 4K 120 fps requires recording to external storage. Genlock syncs several cameras to the same timing with compatible hardware.

100 and 120 fps are available only on the Fusion main camera. Log recording leaves more dynamic range for colour grading.

The Center Stage camera’s square sensor allows landscape or portrait selfies without rotating the phone.

No adapter in the box; only a 1 m USB-C charge cable.

Apple quotes about 50% in 30 minutes with a 30 W or higher adapter and MagSafe Charger.

10 Gb/s needs a compatible USB 3 cable; the included cable does not guarantee that speed.

A USB 3 cable is required for 10 Gbit/s; the charge cable in the box does not provide that speed.

Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.

Availability of satellite features varies by country.

Satellite features work only in supported countries and where there is no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage.

Camera Control opens the camera and changes settings such as zoom and exposure with slide and light-press gestures.

The 12 MP 2x view (48 mm) is cropped from the main sensor rather than a separate lens. The total optical zoom range is 10x (5x in, 2x out); digital zoom goes up to 25x.

Camera Control is a surface that detects presses and swipes; it opens the camera and changes settings with a slide. The Action button can be assigned to silent mode, flashlight, shortcuts and more.

mmWave support and Ultra Wideband availability vary by region. Thread is a low-power mesh network for smart-home accessories.

No power adapter is included. The 25 W MagSafe rate needs the newer MagSafe Charger and an adapter of at least 30 W.

IP68 is tested in fresh water under lab conditions and can decrease over time; liquid damage is not covered by warranty.