Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The big-battery Pro iPhone of 2025: top cameras and about two days of light use. Launched 9 September 2025.
iOS upgrades: no fixed promise from Apple, expected until about Sep 2031. Security patches: until about Sep 2030 (5 years from launch).
Cosmic Orange
| 12GB + 256GB | ₹1,49,900 |
|---|---|
| 12GB + 512GB | ₹1,69,900 |
| 12GB + 1TB | ₹1,89,900 |
| 12GB + 2TB | ₹2,29,900 |
Price unchanged since we started tracking it.
- Photos matter a lot to you
- You want a battery that easily lasts a long day
- You play heavy games or keep many apps open
- You want a light phone: it weighs 233g
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Buying on EMI? See what you really pay
1. Pay over how many months?
2. What does the shop offer?
EMI costs you ₹1,377 more than paying in full.
| Pay in full | EMI, 6 months | |
|---|---|---|
| Pay today | ₹1,49,900 | ₹235 bank fee |
| Every month | Nothing | About ₹25,174 × 6 |
| Total you pay | ₹1,49,900 | ₹1,51,277 |
Why more? "No-cost" only means the shop pays the bank's interest for you. You still pay tax (18% GST) on that interest, ₹1,142, and a one-time bank fee of ₹235.
Smarter way: put aside ₹24,984 a month for 6 months, then buy Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in full around July, during Amazon Prime Day, when prices often drop. You pay ₹1,49,900 and keep the ₹1,377.
How we worked this out
We use 15% interest a year and a ₹199 fee (plus GST), common for card EMIs. Your bank's EMI page shows its own numbers. The monthly amount includes the GST banks add to each bill. Missing an EMI adds late fees and can lower your credit score.
Tuvvo checked iOS 27.0.1 on 24 October 2026. Official notice from Apple. Updates arrive in batches, so yours may take a few days.
- Battery
- One of the longest-lasting phones we track; 40W wired charging.
- Camera
- Excellent all round, with a 4x zoom lens and pro video features.
- Speed
- A19 Pro with vapour-chamber cooling stays fast in long games.
- The catch
- Heavy at 233g. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is out now; buy the 17 Pro Max only at a clear discount.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR LTPO OLED (1320 x 2868), 120Hz ProMotion, 3000 nits peak, Ceramic Shield 2 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3nm) |
| CPU | 6-core: 2x performance @ 4.26GHz + 4x efficiency |
| Graphics (GPU) | Apple 6-core GPU with neural accelerators |
| AI chip (NPU) | 16-core Neural Engine (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 12GB + 1TB, 12GB + 2TB (NVMe storage; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 4832 mAh |
| Charging | 40W wired USB-C (50% in about 20 min), 25W MagSafe/Qi2.2 wireless, 4.5W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 48MP main (f/1.78, sensor-shift OIS) + 48MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 48MP 4x telephoto (f/2.8, OIS); 18MP Center Stage front |
| Water and dust | IP68 (6m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 8.75mm thick, 233g |
| Software | iOS 26 at launch, iOS 27.0.1 now |
| Updates | 6 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1), Bluetooth 6, NFC, UWB, USB-C 3 (10Gbps), satellite SOS |
| Modem | Qualcomm 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers; Taptic Engine |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Vapour chamber in an aluminium unibody |
| Colours | Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, Silver |
Our verdict combines 2 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Same price since launch (₹1,49,900) (base model).
Launch prices shown (₹1,49,900 for 256GB). Shops and sales usually sell last year's Pro Max below this; check the store price first.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
Compared like for like: each phone in the version closest to the same memory and storage. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Suggested by TuvvoXiaomi 17 UltraWins 7 of 10 key areas against Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max₹29,901 cheaper for 16GB + 512GB, better camera, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, better water protection, upgrades for longer, security fixes for longer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹1,69,900 12GB + 512GB | Best price of these phones₹1,39,999 16GB + 512GB |
| Price since launch | No change ₹1,49,900 at launch, ₹1,49,900 now 12GB + 256GB model | No change ₹1,39,999 when we started tracking (18 October 2026), ₹1,39,999 now 16GB + 512GB model |
| Versions | 12GB + 256GB: ₹1,49,900 12GB + 512GB: ₹1,69,900 12GB + 1TB: ₹1,89,900 12GB + 2TB: ₹2,29,900 | 16GB + 512GB: ₹1,39,999 |
| Stands out for | Nothing that leads its price range | Nothing that leads its price range |
| Launched | 9 September 2025 | 11 March 2026 |
| Big upgrades | iOS upgrades: no fixed promise from Apple, expected until about Sep 2031 | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Mar 2032 (6 upgrades) |
| Security patches | Security patches: until about Sep 2030 (5 years from launch) | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Mar 2032 (6 years from launch) |
| Software now | iOS 27.0.1, launched with iOS 26 | HyperOS 3 (Android 17), launched with HyperOS 3 (Android 16) |
| Rating | 8.7/10 | Best rating of these phones9.2/10 |
| Battery | Best battery of these phonesOne of the longest-lasting phones we track; 40W wired charging. 4832 mAh | Very good battery life, with fast 90W wired and 50W wireless charging. 6000 mAh |
| Camera | Excellent all round, with a 4x zoom lens and pro video features. | Best camera of these phonesLarge main sensor and a 200MP zoom camera with a real zoom ring give excellent photos. |
| Speed | A19 Pro with vapour-chamber cooling stays fast in long games. | Top-tier Snapdragon chip stays fast even under longer loads. |
| Screen size | 6.9 inch | 6.9 inch |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | 120Hz, very smooth |
| Outdoor brightness | 3,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones3,500 nits, very easy to read in sun |
| Charging | 40W wired, 25W wireless | Best charging of these phones90W wired, 50W wireless |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes |
| Water and dust | IP68: survives a dunk in water | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets |
| Weight | 233 g | Best weight of these phones218.4 g |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm | Best thickness of these phones8.3 mm |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| Colours | Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, Silver | Black, White |
| Catch | Heavy at 233g. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is out now; buy the 17 Pro Max only at a clear discount. | Very expensive, and the camera app has so many modes it can feel overwhelming. |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet |
| Expert reviews | GSMArena Tom's Guide | 91mobiles 8.7/10 GSMArena |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: common questions
- What is the price of Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in India?
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at ₹1,49,900 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Launch prices shown (₹1,49,900 for 256GB). Shops and sales usually sell last year's Pro Max below this; check the store price first.
- When was Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 9 September 2025 with iOS 26. It now runs iOS 27.0.1. iOS upgrades: no fixed promise from Apple, expected until about Sep 2031. Security patches: until about Sep 2030 (5 years from launch).
- Is Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: excellent. Battery: excellent (4832 mAh). Gaming and speed: excellent (Apple A19 Pro (3nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
- Heavy at 233g. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is out now; buy the 17 Pro Max only at a clear discount.
- Does Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
- Is Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP68 (6m for 30 mins).
- How fast does Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max charge?
- 40W wired USB-C (50% in about 20 min), 25W MagSafe/Qi2.2 wireless, 4.5W reverse wired
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What expert reviews say about Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- GSMArenaApple's most capable iPhone with great video, battery and charging, but divisive design, small camera gains and buggy software hold it back. Read the review
- Tom's GuideA top flagship with better zoom, steadier performance and record iPhone battery life; bulky and behind rivals on AI features. Read the review
Each verdict is summed up in our own words; scores are shown exactly as each site publishes them. Read 22 October 2026.
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