What do reviews say about battery?

Tom's Guide measured almost 18 hours of web browsing, the longest of any iPhone it has tested.

What do reviews say about camera?

Both expert reviews praise the new 48MP telephoto with clean 8x crop zoom.

What do reviews say about weight?

At 233 g it is slightly heavier and thicker than the 16 Pro Max, Tom's Guide notes.

Phones & Audio · Phones · 247 reviews · 3 sources

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Best for: power usersPremium

Apple's best camera and longest battery life yet, in a tougher but heavier aluminium body.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want the longest iPhone battery
You shoot a lot of zoom photos

Skip if

You want a light phone
You need big AI features

How it scores

Sound8.5

Value8.0

Battery7.7

Price

$1,199

You pay for: Same launch price as 16 Pro Max

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Overall performanceA19 Pro stays fast and cool

Camera qualityStrong 8x zoom and low light

Battery lifeNearly 18 h in web test

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Heavier and thickerBulkier than 16 Pro Max

Screen barely changedSame resolution as before

Few standout AI toolsLacks wow AI features

Reviewers disagree on

Aluminium body is tougherHeavier than the old model

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Sources

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Tom's Guide
Reviewed Sep 2026

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