Design
iPhone 17 Pro models feature a forged aluminum unibody featuring a broad “plateau” for the camera system. This design boosts durability, improves thermal performance, and frees space for a larger battery. The unibody integrates a laser-welded vapor chamber to dissipate heat effectively
Both models come in three finishes—Deep Blue, Cosmic Orange, and Silver
Performance and Cooling
Both iPhones use Apple’s A19 Pro chip built on a 3 nm process. The chip delivers improved power and efficiency, handling advanced tasks, AI features, and mobile gaming with ease
Thermal design supports up to 40% better sustained CPU and GPU performance through an internal vapor chamber and aluminum chassis
Battery Life & Charging
Design improvements yield the largest battery in iPhone history. The Pro offers up to 33 hours of video playback; Pro Max hits up to 39 hours
Fast charging supports up to 50% in 20 minutes via high-wattage adapter
Pro Max outperforms 15 Pro Max by up to 4 extra hours of video playback
Display & Front Camera
Both models retain 6.3-inch (Pro) and 6.9-inch (Pro Max) Super Retina XDR OLED displays. They support ProMotion up to 120 Hz and reach up to 3,000 nits peak brightness .
The 18 MP Center Stage front camera enables automatic framing and group selfie enhancements .
Camera System
Each model features three 48 MP Fusion rear lenses: main, ultra-wide, and telephoto. The telephoto lens offers up to 8x optical-quality zoom
The plate-wide camera plateau houses all three lenses
Video features include Dual Capture (simultaneous front and rear recording), Dolby Vision up to 4K at 120 fps, ProRes RAW, Genlock, and time-code support
Storage, Connectivity & Pricing
Storage starts at 256 GB; Pro Max offers up to 2 TB
New N1 wireless chip handles Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. The C1X modem doubles 5G speeds
Pricing begins around $1 099 for Pro, $1 199 for Pro Max
Preorders start September 12; delivery starts September 19
Key Specs Summary
| Feature | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3″ Super Retina XDR (120 Hz, 3 000 nits) | 6.9″ Same |
| Chip | A19 Pro (3 nm) | Same |
| RAM / Storage | 256 GB–2 TB | Same |
| Design | Forged aluminum unibody, vapor chamber | Same |
| Battery | Up to 33 h video playback | Up to 39 h video playback |
| Rear Cameras | 3 × 48 MP Fusion, 8× zoom | Same |
| Front Camera | 18 MP with Center Stage | Same |
| Video | 4K/120 fps Dolby Vision, Dual Capture, ProRes RAW, Genlock support | Same |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, N1 chip, 5G C1X | Same |
| Price | From $1 099 | From $1 199 |
| Availability | Preorder Sept 12, ships Sept 19 | Same |
Closing Notes on Features
- New design unlocks better performance and battery life
- Cameras offer the most flexible zoom and AI-powered imaging
- Continued focus on prosumers, creators, and power users
