iPhone 14 Pro Max was released in September 2022, it was one of the best phones of its time but is now showing its age compared to new models. iPhone 17 Pro Max release is expected to be revealed next month at Apple’s fall launch event. Many leaks give an idea of upgrades coming to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, making the 14 Pro Max vs 17 Pro Max comparison important for buyers, as reported by tom’s guide.
Display size of 14 Pro Max is 6.7 inches, 17 Pro Max is expected to have 6.9 inches. 14 Pro Max runs on A16 Bionic (4nm), 17 Pro Max will use the newer, faster A19 Pro (3nm). 14 Pro Max storage offers 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB. 17 Pro Max will start at 256GB, with options for 512GB and 1TB. RAM will double from 6GB on the 14 Pro Max to 12GB on the 17 Pro Max.
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14 Pro Max rear cameras have 48MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 12MP telephoto (3x zoom). 17 Pro Max is expected to have all 48MP (main, ultrawide, telephoto) with 3.5x zoom. 14 Pro Max front camera has 12MP; the 17 Pro Max will have 24MP. 14 Pro Max battery has 4,323 mAh; 17 Pro Max is rumored to have 5,000 mAh.
iPhone 17 Pro Max camera specs and photography features
17 Pro Max will support Apple’s new AI tools, but 14 Pro Max won’t due to lower RAM and older processor. iPhone 14 Pro Max started at $1,099 for the 128GB model in 2022. Price rise in later models, iPhone 15 Pro Max increased to $1,199 and 16 Pro Max stayed at $1,199. Possible price for iPhone 17 Pro Max may stay at $1,199, but could increase due to global economic issues and tariffs.
When Apple raised prices, it removed the 128GB model. The 17 Pro Max base model will still start at 256GB. The 17 Pro Max may have a wide camera bar across the top third of the back instead of the 14 Pro Max’s corner bump. The bigger 6.9-inch screen means a slightly larger body compared to the 14 Pro Max, as stated by tom’s guide.
Expected to be smaller in the 17 Pro Max, giving more screen space. iPhone 14 Pro Max size – Measures 6.33 x 3.05 x 0.31 inches. iPhone 16 Pro Max size (for comparison), measures 6.42 x 3.06 x 0.32 inches, showing how size increased with bigger screens. The 14 Pro Max’s 3x zoom was good in 2022, but newer iPhones now offer 5x zoom, making the 14 Pro Max fall behind.
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iPhone 17 Pro Max camera, performance, battery, and AI upgrades
Apple’s 16 Pro series already moved to 48MP ultrawide, and the 17 Pro Max will keep that. 17 Pro Max telephoto zoom may be 3.5x, slightly more than the 14 Pro Max’s 3x. 24MP selfies on the 17 Pro Max will be sharper than the 14 Pro Max’s 12MP shots, as per tom’s guide report.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the 17 Pro Max could let you record with front and back cameras at the same time. A19 Pro chip in the 17 Pro Max should outperform A16 Bionic easily, with better speed and battery use. Could appear in 17 Pro Max to keep performance steady during heavy tasks like gaming or editing. 12GB RAM on 17 Pro Max will help with multitasking and future-proofing, double the 14 Pro Max’s 6GB.
iPhone 17 Pro Max battery life, charging speed, and AI tools
Both phones will run iOS 26, but only the 17 Pro Max will run Apple Intelligence features. 14 Pro Max lasted 13 hours 39 minutes in tests; 16 Pro Max lasted over 17 hours; 17 Pro Max might beat that. 17 Pro Max may use Qi2 wireless charging up to 50W, faster than current speeds.
Upgrades over 14 Pro Max include bigger screen, better cameras, stronger chip, more RAM, better battery, and AI features. Price will be key — if the 17 Pro Max costs more, buyers must decide if all these changes are worth it, reported by tom’s guide.
FAQs
Q1: What are the main upgrades in iPhone 17 Pro Max compared to iPhone 14 Pro Max?
iPhone 17 Pro Max has a bigger screen, faster A19 chip, double RAM, triple 48MP cameras, better battery, and AI features.
Q2: When will the iPhone 17 Pro Max be released and what is its expected price?
It is expected to launch at Apple’s fall event next month, likely starting around $1,199.