iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17
Compare iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 17: display, weight and key specifications. Exact configurations, sources and Difluma's interactive comparison.
iPhone 18 Pro Max
iPhone 17
Key differences
- Screen size: 6.9″ → 6.3″.
- Weight: 249 g → 177 g.
| Feature | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9″ | 6.3″ |
| SDR brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 nits |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Weight | 249 g | 177 g |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 18 MP |
| Wi-Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 6 |
Considering an upgrade
Screen diagonals are 6.9″ and 6.3″. iPhone 18 Pro Max has the larger display, useful when space for spreadsheets, documents or multiple windows matters. This comparison covers the stated sizes; a different chassis size may change the conclusion.
iPhone 17 is 72 g lighter (249 versus 177 g). That is a concrete advantage when carrying the device frequently, and usually matters less at a desk.
This table covers the configurations shown; other screen sizes and capacities may differ. Specifications come from the project catalog, with original sources linked below.