Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone XS Max
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone XS Max
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone 17
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Apple iPhone 17
Better display
Apple iPhone 17
Lighter body
Apple iPhone 17
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2622 | 2688 |
| Resolution Width | 1206 | 1242 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | — |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 | 625 |
| PPI | 460 | 458 |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 2 | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Screen-to-body | 90.1 | 84.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz) | Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A19 | Apple A12 Bionic |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 7 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 26 | 12 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,700 | — |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 9,200 | — |
| AnTuTu | 2,000,000 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 18 MP, f/1.9, (wide) | 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3692 | 3174 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 15 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 25 | — |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel 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) | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Height (mm) | 149.6 | 157.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 7.7 |
| Weight (g) | 177 | 208 |
| Width (mm) | 71.5 | 77.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | 2018, September 12. Released 2018, September 21 |
| Status | Coming soon. Exp. release 2025, September 19 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 - A3520 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - A2101 |
| 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 - A3520 | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 17 and Apple iPhone XS Max are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPhone 17 packs a 3692 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Apple iPhone 17 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 48 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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