Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone Fold
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
335,000DA
1category wins
Apple
Apple iPhone Fold
Price coming soon
1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone Fold
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 7.76 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2868 | 2713 |
| Resolution Width | 1320 | 1920 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 | — |
| PPI | 460 | 428 |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 2 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 90.7 | 90.6 |
| Other | Anti-reflective coating | Self-healing memory glass technology (internal display) Small display crease Cover display: LTPO OLED, 120Hz, Ceramic Shield glass 5.49 inches, 1422 x 2088 pixels |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Fold |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | — |
| Chipset Name | Apple A19 Pro | 3 nm |
| Process (nm) | 3 | — |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 26 | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,970 | — |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 10,558 | — |
| AnTuTu | 2,538,751 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | NVMe | NVMe |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Count | 3 | 2 |
| periscope telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm, (periscope telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm, (ultrawide) | 18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4823 | 5500 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 25 | — |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Amorphous alloy frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) / eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.4 | 120.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.8 | 4.7 |
| Other | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| Weight (g) | 233 | — |
| Width (mm) | 78 | 167.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | Exp. announcement 2026 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, September 19 | Rumored |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Fold |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3526 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3526 | SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Other | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3527 | SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Fold |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Other | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Apple iPhone Fold are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPhone Fold packs a 5500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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