iPhone 17 Pro Max Display Specifications

The iPhone 17 Pro Max features Apple's most advanced display. Here are the complete specifications.

Core Specs

| Spec | Detail | |------|--------| | Size | 6.9 inches (diagonal) | | Resolution | 2868 x 1320 pixels | | Pixel Density | 460 ppi | | Technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | | Refresh Rate | 1Hz - 120Hz (ProMotion) |

Brightness Levels

| Condition | Brightness | |-----------|------------| | Indoor | 1,000 nits | | HDR content | 1,600 nits | | Outdoor peak | 3,000 nits |

Outdoor brightness is 50% higher than iPhone 16 Pro Max, significantly improving visibility in direct sunlight.

Key Features

ProMotion: Adaptive 1Hz-120Hz refresh rate. Smooth scrolling when active, battery saving when static.

Always-On Display: Shows time, widgets, and notifications without fully waking the screen.

Dynamic Island: Expands to show live activities like music, timers, navigation, and more.

True Tone: Adjusts color temperature to match ambient lighting.

HDR: Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG.

Color: P3 wide color gamut.

Display Protection

Ceramic Shield 2: 3x better scratch resistance than original Ceramic Shield.

Anti-Reflective Coating: Seven-layer coating reduces reflectance to ~2%.

Water Resistance: IP68 (6 meters, 30 minutes).

Size Comparison

The 6.9-inch display matches the iPhone 16 Pro Max dimensions while adding improved brightness and anti-reflective properties.

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How Much Does the iPhone 17 Pro Max Cost?

Here's the complete pricing breakdown for the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

US Pricing by Storage

| Storage | Price | Monthly (24 mo) | |---------|-------|-----------------| | 256GB | $1,199 | $49.96 | | 512GB | $1,399 | $58.29 | | 1TB | $1,599 | $66.63 | | 2TB | $1,799 | $74.96 |

Each storage tier adds $200.

Better Value Than Last Year

The iPhone 16 Pro Max started at $1,199 for 128GB. The 17 Pro Max starts at the same price with 256GB. Double the base storage at no extra cost.

UK Pricing

| Storage | UK Price | |---------|----------| | 256GB | £1,199 | | 512GB | £1,399 | | 1TB | £1,599 | | 2TB | £1,999 |

Trade-In Values

Apple trade-in offers (device in good condition):

• iPhone 15 Pro Max: Up to $650
• iPhone 14 Pro Max: Up to $500
• iPhone 13 Pro Max: Up to $370

Third-party services sometimes offer more.

Financing Options

Apple Card: 0% APR over 24 months

iPhone Upgrade Program: Annual upgrades with AppleCare+ included, starting at $69.91/month

Carrier financing: Varies by carrier

Carrier Promotions

AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile frequently offer bill credits, trade-in bonuses, or family plan deals. Check current promotions when purchasing.

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Will My iPhone 16 Pro Max Case Fit the iPhone 17 Pro Max?

No. The iPhone 17 Pro Max requires a new case due to significant design changes.

Why Cases Don't Fit

Redesigned camera system: The iPhone 17 Pro Max features a horizontal "plateau" camera bump spanning the top of the phone, replacing the square camera module. No previous case accommodates this shape.

Slightly larger dimensions:

| | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro Max | |-|-------------------|-------------------| | Height | 163.4mm | 163.0mm | | Width | 78.0mm | 77.6mm | | Thickness | 8.75mm | 8.25mm |

Different front camera placement: The Center Stage camera positioning affects sensor cutouts.

What Still Works

MagSafe accessories: Wallets, battery packs, chargers, and car mounts with MagSafe alignment remain compatible. The magnetic system is unchanged.

USB-C accessories: All USB-C cables and accessories work normally.

What Needs Replacing

• Phone cases (due to camera redesign)
• Screen protectors (slightly different dimensions)

Available Cases

Major manufacturers released iPhone 17 Pro Max cases at launch:

• Apple Clear Case, Silicone Case, Fine Woven Case
• OtterBox, Spigen, Casetify, RhinoShield, ESR

All new cases accommodate the plateau camera design while maintaining MagSafe compatibility.

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