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Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Apple iPhone 17
Apple

Apple iPhone 17

213,000DACheaper
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

335,000DA

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Apple iPhone 17

Faster chip

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Bigger battery

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Even

Lighter body

Apple iPhone 17

Best value for money

Apple iPhone 17

Full specs comparison

Display

SpecApple iPhone 17Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Size (inches)6.36.9
Panel TypeOLEDOLED
Resolution Height26222868
Resolution Width12061320
Refresh Rate120120
Peak Brightness30003000
PPI460460
Glass TypeCeramic Shield 2Ceramic Shield 2
Screen-to-body90.190.7

Platform

SpecApple iPhone 17Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
CPUHexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Chipset NameApple A19Apple A19 Pro
Process (nm)33
OS NameiOSiOS
OS Version2626

Benchmarks

Geekbench (Single-Core)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max +2%
Apple iPhone 173,757
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max3,840

Geekbench (Multi-Core)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max +5%
Apple iPhone 179,483
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max9,932

AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max +11%
Apple iPhone 172,239,708
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max2,496,590
SpecApple iPhone 17Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Geekbench (Single-Core)3,7573,840
Geekbench (Multi-Core)9,4839,932
AnTuTu2,239,7082,496,590

Memory

SpecApple iPhone 17Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Card SlotNoNo
Variants256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM

Main Camera

SpecApple iPhone 17Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.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
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Count23
periscope telephoto—48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm, (periscope telephoto)
ultrawide48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide)48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide)
Wide48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide)48 MP, f/1.6, 24mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

SpecApple iPhone 17Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
FeaturesHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2
Count11
Lens18 MP, f/1.9, (wide)18 MP, f/1.9, (wide)

Battery

SpecApple iPhone 17Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Capacity (mAh)36924832
ChemistryLi-IonLi-Ion
Wireless Charging (W)2525

Body

SpecApple iPhone 17Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
BuildGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass backGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum alloy frame, aluminum alloy back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
SIMNano-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)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)
Height (mm)149.6163.4
Thickness (mm)88.8
Weight (g)177233
Width (mm)71.578

Launch

SpecApple iPhone 17Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Announced2025, September 092025, September 09
StatusComing soon. Exp. release 2025, September 19Coming soon. Exp. release 2025, September 19

Network

SpecApple iPhone 17Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
2G BandsGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands1, 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 - A35201, 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
5G Bands1, 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 - A35201, 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
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
TechnologyGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

SpecApple iPhone 17Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Bluetooth66
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USB TypeType-CType-C
USB Version2.03.2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7

Sound

SpecApple iPhone 17Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
3.5mm JackNoNo
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers

Features

SpecApple iPhone 17Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Apple iPhone 17 and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Apple iPhone 17 is 36% cheaper at 213,000 DZD versus 335,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max packs a 4832 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.

Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.

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