90
Tom's GuideRead review ↗
“A bold design statement backed up by killer performance and amazing battery life”
Publisher rating: 4.5/5 · 9mo ago
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iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1,199 · A19 Pro · 10 months old
86
Positive consensus
Critic score · 3 publisher ratings
Quick recommendation
Shortlist
Worth shortlisting if the size, storage tier and release timing fit your upgrade plan.
mobile creatorscamera-first buyersheavy iOS users
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Value 75Consensus86/100
Worth shortlisting if the size, storage tier and release timing fit your upgrade plan.
Lifecycle10 months old
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Value score75/100
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Spec sheet
Core product facts, grouped for quick comparison before you shortlist or buy.
Core product facts
- Starting price
- $1,199
- Chip
- A19 Pro
- Released
- Sep 19, 2025 (10 months old)
- Product family
- Pro
- Category
- iPhone
Buying context
- Best matched buyers
- mobile creators, camera-first buyers, heavy iOS users
- Review coverage
- 3 critic reviews
- Value score
- 75/100
- Buying call
- Shortlist
Review takeaways
iPhone 17 Pro Max Review
The iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers killer performance and amazing battery life, making it a top choice for demanding users prioritizing longevity and power.
Critics agree on
PerformanceBattery lifeCamera qualityBold design
Best for
Power usersPhotography enthusiastsLong battery life seekers
Watch-outs
- Higher cost
- Regular iPhone 17 might suffice
- Potentially overkill for average users
Decision
- Consider if Pro features are essential
- Compare with regular iPhone 17
Review confidence
How confident is the review picture?
Publisher ratings
3
Median score
90
Full review links
3
Score range
80-90
Publisher rating distribution
Positive
3
Mixed
0
Negative
0
Highest-rated review
“A bold design statement backed up by killer performance and amazing battery life”
Tom's Guide · 90
Lowest-rated review
“Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max offer the best cameras and battery life this year, to no surprise, but most people should buy the regular iPhone 17.”
The Verge · 80
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The VergeRead review ↗
“Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max offer the best cameras and battery life this year, to no surprise, but most people should buy the regular iPhone 17.”
Publisher rating: 8/10 · 9mo ago
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