Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max Arrives for In-Depth Review, Boasting Largest-Ever Battery
Apple’s latest flagship, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, is now in for review, promising meaningful upgrades in battery life, performance, and camera capabilities. The new model features the largest battery ever seen in an iPhone, with two versions available: 4,832mAh for models with a physical nano-SIM slot and a massive 5,088mAh for eSIM-only versions – increases of 147mAh and 403mAh respectively compared to the 16 Pro Max.
Apple has also increased wired charging speeds and introduced a new charger utilizing the AVS protocol,though it remains unclear whether a PPS charger can achieve comparable charging speeds. Testing is underway to determine optimal charging solutions.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max incorporates a new aluminum unibody design, intended to maximize battery space and improve heat dissipation. Apple claims the aluminum conducts heat better than titanium and, coupled with a new vapor chamber above the A19 Pro chipset, results in a 40% increase in sustained performance based on internal testing. Independent verification of these claims is forthcoming.
Camera upgrades centre around a new telephoto module, featuring three 48MP cameras with a tetraprism design. While the focal length is slightly shorter at 4x/100mm (compared to the 16 Pro Max’s 5x/120mm), the larger, higher-resolution sensor enables 8x/200mm lossless zoom.
The device also sports a redesigned, full-width camera island, though initial impressions indicate it doesn’t eliminate the wobble when placed on a flat surface due to raised rings around each lens.
Comprehensive testing of the new screen, chipset, battery, and cameras is now underway, with comparisons planned against last year’s Pro Max and leading Android devices.
