iPhone 17 Pro Max
4.8/5
expert Review



Model: A3526
4.8/5
expert Review
Display
6.9" 120Hz OLED
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro (3nm)
Camera
Triple (48MP + 48MP + 48MP)
Battery
Li-Ion 5088 mAh

iPhone 17 Pro Max review: Great phone, but falls short of expectations
Read Full ReviewiPhone 17 Pro Max Expert Score Breakdown
Design and build
9.6/10
Display
9.7/10
Performance
9.5/10
Software experience
9.4/10
Cameras
9.4/10
Battery life
8.7/10
Value for money
8.8/10
iPhone 17 Pro Max Full Specification
| Date | September 9, 2025 In Nepal: October 19, 2025 |
| Market Status | In Stock |
| Series | iPhone 17 |
| Device Type | Traditional Smartphone |
| Dimension | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 233 gm |
| Build | Back: Aluminium / Glass Front: Ceramic Shield 2 Frame: Aluminium IP rating: IP68 dust and water resistance |
| Colors | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue |
| Size | 6.9 inches |
| Display Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | QHD+ (2868 x 1320 pixels), 19.5 : 9 ratio, 460 PPI |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | Unspecified |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (HDR) |
| Others | Anti-reflective coating, Wide Colour (P3), Always-On Display, HDR |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71 |
| 5G Bands | N1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core - 2x Performance (4.26 GHz) - 4x Efficiency (2.6 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) |
| OS | iOS 26 |
| UI Version | iOS 26 |
| Promised Updates | At least 5 years |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB NVMe |
| Variant | 12GB / 256GB, 12GB / 512GB, 12GB / 1TB, 12GB / 2TB |
| SD Card | No |
| Modules | Primary: 48MP, f/1.8, 24 mm, OIS, PDAF, 1/1.28” CMOS sensor Ultrawide: 48MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, PDAF, 120° FOV Periscope: 48MP, f/2.8, 100 mm, 4x optical zoom, OIS, PDAF |
| Features | Sapphire Crystal lens cover, Adaptive True Tone flash |
| Video | 4K @ 24/25/30/60/100/120 fps, 1080p @ 25/30/60/120/240 fps |
| Modules | 18MP, f/1.9, 20mm, OIS, PDAF |
| Features | ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 |
| Video | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps |
| Fingerprint | No |
| Face Unlock | TrueDepth Face ID |
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers |
| 3.5 mm Jack | No |
| Others | Apple Lossless, Dolby Atmos, Spatial audio |
| Type | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyro, Proximity |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, NavIC, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C |
| Type | Li-Ion 5088 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Up to 50% in around 20 minutes |
| Wireless Charging | 25W Wireless Charging |
| Features | Apple Intelligence, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS via satellite, Siri Assistant, Roadside Assistance |
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is one of the peak offerings from Apple. The device surpasses its previous iteration with significant advancements. Below is a short overview.
iPhone 17 Pro Max Overview
Design and Display
The iPhone 17 Pro Max comes with an aluminum body that covers both the back and the frame, while the front is protected by Ceramic Shield 2. The device weighs around 233 grams and, like its predecessor, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, carries an IP68 rating. The handset also comes in a handful of colors, those being silver, cosmic orange, and deep blue.
Up front it boasts a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 2868 x 1320 pixels at around 460 ppi. The display panel supports ProMotion with up to a 120 Hz refresh rate. While the brightness on this device can reach 1000 nits typically, 1600 nits in HBM, and a maximum of 3000 nits outdoors.
Performance and Cameras
The phone is powered by the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) chipset with a hexa-core CPU (2 performance and 4 efficiency cores), a 6-core GPU, and Apple’s Neural Engine. It boots on iOS 26 and comes with 12GB fixed RAM. However, storage options include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB.
For cameras, the rear setup consists of three 48 MP sensors: a wide, an ultrawide, and a telephoto periscope lens. All those cameras support 4K video recording at up to 120 fps with ProRes options available. At the front is 18MP sensor that can also record 4K videos. And just like the iPhone 17 Pro, it has support for dual capture as well.
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iPhone 17 Pro Max Price in Nepal
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 12GB - 256GB | Rs. 2,39,999 |
| 12GB - 512GB | Rs. 2,79,999 |
| 12GB - 1TB | Rs. 3,19,999 |
| 12GB - 2TB | Rs. 3,97,999 |
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