Head to head
iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the larger display (6.9" vs 6.3").
- iPhone 17 Pro Max carries the bigger battery (5,088 mAh vs 4,252 mAh).
- iPhone 17 Pro is lighter (206 g vs 233 g).
- iPhone 17 Pro is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $329 vs $349 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-19 |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED Super Retina XDR (ProMotion) | 6.9" LTPO OLED Super Retina XDR (ProMotion) |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2868x1320 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A19 Pro |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Fusion wide + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP 4x telephoto (8x optical-quality) | 48MP Fusion wide + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP 4x telephoto (8x optical-quality) |
| Front camera | 18MP Center Stage | 18MP Center Stage |
| Battery | 4252 mAh | 5088 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 40W wired (50% in 20 min), MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W | USB-C, 40W wired (50% in 20 min), MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W |
| Dimensions (mm) | 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 | 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.75 |
| Weight | 206 g | 233 g |
| Colors at launch | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, NFC, UWB, Thread | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, NFC, UWB, Thread |
| OS at launch | iOS 26 | iOS 26 |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| SIM | eSIM only (US) | eSIM only (US) |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Silver | Deep Blue |
| Most-chosen storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $329 | $349 |
| Battery replacement | $119 | $119 |
FAQ
iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max, answered.
Which is newer, the iPhone 17 Pro or the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Both launched in 2025.
Which has the bigger battery?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max: 5,088 mAh vs 4,252 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $329 for the iPhone 17 Pro and $349 for the iPhone 17 Pro Max at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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