Compare iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
Which one is best for you?
The iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max are both high performance smartphones with advanced features including Apple Intelligence, Super Retina XDR displays, wireless charging, and safety tools like Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite. Even battery life is similar, with the iPhone 16 Pro Max slightly longer video playback at 33 hours compared to 31 hours on the iPhone 17 Pro.
If creating amazing photos and video is a priority, the iPhone 17 Pro is a great option. The new Pro camera system is the most advanced yet, with 8x zoom, a higher-resolution telephoto lens, automatic framing, ultra-stabilisation for video, and even the ability to record with front and back cameras at the same time. These features make it a perfect phone for content creators and photography enthusiasts.
If you’re after a larger screen, the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and is only 24 grams heavier than the iPhone 17 Pro with its 6.3-inch display.
For durability, the iPhone 17 Pro’s aluminium unibody, Ceramic Shield back and improved scratch resistance with the Ceramic Shield 2 front stand out over the glass-backed iPhone 16 Pro Max.
The best iPhone for you depends on your smartphone priorities. If you want cutting-edge camera technology and a tougher build, the iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit. If a larger screen and price are more important, the iPhone 16 Pro Max may be a smarter choice, especially if you shop from our refurbished iPhones range