Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The photography king with lifelike colors, rich detail, and industry-leading video recording. Triple 48MP camera system with 5x telephoto and new 18MP front camera delivers unmatched consistency.
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Our Verdict
TechRadar 'Best camera phone you can buy.' Lifelike colors, rich detail, industry-leading 4K 120fps video with zero dropped frames. Triple 48MP system with 5x telephoto dominates.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
Pros
- •Best-in-class video recording
- •4K 120fps smooth capture
- •Zero shutter lag
- •Spatial photo/video for Vision Pro
- •ProRAW and ProRes
- •37 hours video playback
Cons
- •$1,199+ premium price
- •12GB RAM less than Android
- •Slower charging than competitors
- •No physical gaming controls
Specifications
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR, 2868x1320, 120Hz ProMotion |
| Processor | A19 Pro Bionic |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB-1TB |
| Battery | Up to 37hr video |
| Camera | 48MP main + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP 5x telephoto |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Photography enthusiasts
- Video creators
- Apple ecosystem users
- Console gaming
- Premium buyers
Not For
- Budget conscious
- Fast charging needs
- Android preference
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