Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max / Apple iPhone Air

ProMotion adjusts the refresh rate to the content, giving 120 Hz smoothness when scrolling and lowering it on still images to save battery. The Always-On display shows the time and notifications dimmed while locked.

Because the corners are rounded, the visible area is slightly smaller than the rectangular measurement.

The 3,000-nit outdoor figure is a short peak in strong sunlight, not sustained full-screen white. The screen has an anti-reflective coating.

3000 nits is a short-term peak reached in strong sunlight, not a sustained full-screen brightness.

Apple notes that this resistance is not permanent and can decrease with normal wear.

The GPU supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

The A19 Pro in the iPhone 17 Pro models uses a 6-core GPU; the Air's version has 5 GPU cores.

Apple says a standard setup uses about 12–24 GB for iOS and deletable apps, and Apple Intelligence models about 7 GB. GSMArena reports 12 GB of RAM in all versions; Apple does not publish RAM size.

It also gives a 12 MP 2× (48 mm) image by using the centre of the sensor.

This camera is also used for 48 MP macro shots.

Using the centre of the sensor gives a 12 MP 8× (200 mm) image; Apple quotes a 16× optical-quality range and up to 40× digital zoom.

4K 100/120 fps is limited to the main camera. ProRes 4K 120 fps requires recording to external storage. Genlock syncs several cameras to the same timing with compatible hardware.

The Center Stage camera’s square sensor allows landscape or portrait selfies without rotating the phone.

Center Stage automatically widens and shifts the frame, allowing landscape-style framing while holding the phone upright.

With the separately sold iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, video playback rises to 40 hours. Apple does not give capacity in mAh; GSMArena reports 3149 mAh.

No adapter in the box; only a 1 m USB-C charge cable.

No adapter is included; the box has a 1 m USB-C cable.

Apple quotes about 50% in 30 minutes with a 30 W or higher adapter and MagSafe Charger.

MagSafe needs a 30 W or higher adapter for 20 W.

10 Gb/s needs a compatible USB 3 cable; the included cable does not guarantee that speed.

Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.

Wi-Fi 7 availability varies by country; Thread connects to compatible smart-home devices.

Availability of satellite features varies by country.

Camera Control opens the camera and changes settings such as zoom and exposure with slide and light-press gestures.

The panel varies its rate with the content, keeping scrolling smooth and lowering the rate for still images and Always-On to save power.

GSMArena reports the frame is grade 5 titanium.

There is a single rear camera; the 2x view uses the centre of the 48 MP sensor rather than a separate telephoto lens. There is no ultrawide or macro camera.

The USB 2 speed slows wired transfers of large video files to a computer.

mmWave 5G support is not listed.

Physical SIM cards cannot be used; eSIM needs carrier support.

Satellite features work only in supported countries; some require a carrier plan.

Tested under lab conditions; resistance is not permanent and liquid damage is not covered by warranty.

Camera Control adjusts exposure, depth, zoom and styles with a slide.

The thickness is for the body and excludes the camera plateau.

According to GSMArena's review, the phone went on sale in September 2025 with iOS 26.