iPhone 17 Pro Max
The best battery life of any iPhone ever made, the same 8x telephoto zoom as the smaller Pro, and a 6.9-inch display that earned NASA certification for the Artemis II crewed lunar mission. Here's the full spec sheet on Apple's current top-tier iPhone.
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Quick answer
The iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233 g and measures 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm. It has a 6.9-inch ProMotion 1–120Hz display, an A19 Pro chip, a 48MP triple camera with 8x optical-quality zoom, and a 4823–5088mAh battery (varies by SIM configuration) rated for up to 39 hours video playback — the best battery life of any iPhone ever made. In 2026, it became the first smartphone certified by NASA for crewed spaceflight, flying aboard Artemis II.
Available in three finishes
Cosmic Orange
Deep Blue
Silver
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Every spec, no marketing fluff
Should you buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Buy it if
- You want the best battery life of any iPhone ever made — up to 39 hours of video playback
- 8x optical-quality zoom and the largest 6.9-inch display matter to your photography and media use
- You want the absolute top-tier current iPhone with no compromises
Skip it if
- Size and weight are real concerns — 233g and 6.9 inches is the largest, heaviest current iPhone
- You preferred titanium over the new aluminum unibody design
- You don't need the largest screen — the smaller 17 Pro shares nearly the same feature set
Specifications sourced from Apple's official technical specification page, Wikipedia iPhone 17 Pro article, and PhoneArena/GSMArena device records as of June 2026. Battery capacity varies between the dual-SIM and eSIM-only hardware variants. This page intentionally omits pricing.
iPhone 17 Pro Max FAQ
What is the weight of the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233 grams.
What are the dimensions of the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max measures 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.75 mm.
What is the battery life of the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is rated for up to 39 hours of video playback, the best battery life of any iPhone Apple has made, made possible by the larger camera plateau design freeing up internal space.
Is the iPhone 17 Pro Max really used by NASA?
Yes. In February 2026, NASA certified the iPhone 17 Pro Max for use on crewed missions after extensive stress-testing, and it flew aboard the Artemis II mission around the Moon in April 2026, becoming the first smartphone to leave Earth orbit.
What is the optical zoom on the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max has an 8x optical-quality zoom telephoto lens, the longest reach ever offered on an iPhone.
Why did the iPhone 17 Pro Max switch from titanium to aluminum?
Apple redesigned the Pro lineup around a forged aluminum unibody with a built-in vapor chamber cooling system, prioritizing thermal performance and battery capacity over the titanium build used in the 15 Pro and 16 Pro generations.
What colors does the iPhone 17 Pro Max come in?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is available in Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, and Silver.
Is the iPhone 17 Pro Max waterproof?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max has an IP68 rating, tested to withstand depths of up to 6 meters for 30 minutes.