Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 series in September. This year, there could be a significant difference between the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Dimensions are expected to be 6.3 inches for the Pro and 6.9 inches for the Pro Max. Because the Pro Max is physically larger than the Pro, it also offers more internal space, allowing for a larger battery and longer battery life. So far, so familiar. However, there are rumors that the Pro Max model will go a step further this year.

Just last week, there were rumors that the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max would be about 5% thicker than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, likely to make room for a larger battery. This would mean that the Pro Max would have even longer battery life than the Pro model, which is expected to be no thicker than the iPhone 16 Pro.

Recently, it was rumored that The battery capacity of the iPhone 17 Pro Max will reach the 5,000 mAh mark, compared to 4,676 mAh for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The rumor about the thickness comes from Ice Universe, a well-known tipster with over 1.5 million followers on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. Ice Universe has had several hits in the past regarding Apple leaks.

According to rumors, both the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max will have three 48-megapixel main cameras and an improved 24-megapixel front camera. So far, however, no differences between the two camera setups have been reported in the rumor mill.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: Various Rumors Circulating

Initially, it was rumored that the iPhone 17 Pro Max might have a smaller Dynamic Island compared to the iPhone 17 Pro and earlier models. However, it was later reported that such a change might not occur until next year. Even if it happens this year, a source said the smaller Dynamic Island will be available on all iPhone 17 models.

All in all, the two Pro models could be quite similar, aside from the larger display and longer battery life.