iPhone 17 Pro Max Rumored to Have 3 Advantages Over iPhone 17 Pro

Apple's highest-end iPhone 17 Pro Max model may have three key advantages over the smaller iPhone 17 Pro model, according to rumors.

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Specifically, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to have…

Beyond those differences, and overall size and weight, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are expected to have identical features and specs. Both devices are rumored to have an aluminum frame, a larger rear camera bump, an A19 Pro chip, 12GB of RAM, an upgraded 24-megapixel front camera, an upgraded 48-megapixel Telephoto camera that may offer up to 8× optical zoom, a new copper-like color option, and more.

Apple should announce the iPhone 17 series in about six weeks from now.

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kukheart Avatar
27 weeks ago
Wait, so the Max is bigger than the regular one? Shocking!!
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bradman83 Avatar
27 weeks ago
So the larger phone is expected to have a larger display and larger battery...
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27 weeks ago
I always appreciate the in-depth analysis and insights by MacRumours.
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johannnn Avatar
27 weeks ago
no way, the rumor is that the Pro Max will have a larger display than the Pro?

THANKS gurman, I would never have guessed this otherwise
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27 weeks ago
I finally get it — big phones have bigger screens than small ones.
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27 weeks ago
In other news, the next 16" MacBook Pro is rumoured have a larger display than the 14".
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