Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Exact average 87.9 · 8 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 88
Image: Apple9 professional reviewers tested the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, and 9 recommend it. Most praised: performance and battery life. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by CNET, WIRED, Tech Advisor and 6 more
The catch: It is heavy and expensive, with a large camera bump and a divisive design.
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What 9 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 92CNET
A major redesign with new telephoto and selfie cameras and top battery life, earning an Editors' Choice nod as one of the best phones available.
Read CNET review - 90WIRED
A better iPhone in every way, with great battery, cooling, screens and standout cameras.
Read WIRED review - 90Tech Advisor
A brilliant phone with excellent display, performance, cameras and battery, held back only by divisive design, heft and high price.
Read Tech Advisor review - 90Pocket Tactics
Called the reviewer's favorite iPhone ever, with outstanding speed, a great camera system and a vapor chamber that fixes heat, at a somewhat high price.
Read Pocket Tactics review - 90Tom's Guide
The pick for iOS fans wanting a big screen and the longest battery, though upgrading from a 15 or 16 Pro Max is not compelling.
Read Tom's Guide review - 90TechRadar
The best iPhone yet, with fresh design, fast chip, top-notch cameras and strong battery.
Read TechRadar review - 80Expert Reviews
Fast with superb battery life and capable cameras, but the reviewer prefers the smaller 17 Pro for value and pocketability.
Read Expert Reviews review - 80The Verge
A bold redesign with best battery and cameras but modest changes overall.
Read The Verge review - 89est.ZDNET
A substantial yearly upgrade with new cooling, a better telephoto and selfie camera, and a fix for past overheating.
Read ZDNET review
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Common questions
Is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max worth it?
Most critics think so: 9 of 9 recommend it. It is heavy and expensive, with a large camera bump and a divisive design.
Do critics agree about the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (Expert Reviews) to 92 (CNET), a spread of 12 points across 9 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Price (4 of 9 reviews), Size and weight (3 of 9 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.