iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max — Full Specs, Price & Availability (2025)

Updated: September 2025
Short summary: Apple announced the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max on September 9, 2025. Pre-orders began on September 12, 2025 and shipments/availability started September 19, 2025. The Pro line brings A19 Pro silicon, 12 GB RAM, uniform 48 MP rear cameras, brighter Super Retina XDR OLED displays and larger base storage.

Overview

The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are Apple’s 2025 flagship smartphones focusing on professional photo/video capabilities, stronger sustained performance, and improved daylight visibility. The Pro models come with 12 GB RAM and start at 256 GB storage (base).

Quick Highlights

• Chip: Apple A19 Pro (with hardware accelerators & 16-core Neural Engine)
• RAM: 12 GB (Pro & Pro Max)
• Rear cameras: 48 MP (wide / ultra-wide / telephoto) — Pro Fusion system
• Display: Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, outdoor peak up to ~3,000 nits
• Base storage: 256 GB (512 GB / 1 TB — Pro & Pro Max; 2 TB variant on Pro Max only)
• OS: iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence features
• Charging: USB-C fast charging, MagSafe & Qi2 wireless supported
• Water/Dust: IP68

Full Technical Specifications

Design & Build

• Body: Heat-forged aluminium unibody
• Front protection: Ceramic Shield (improved scratch resistance / Ceramic Shield 2)
• Colours: Silver, Deep Blue, Cosmic Orange
• Water / Dust: IP68
• Dimensions (approx):
• iPhone 17 Pro: ~150.0 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm
• iPhone 17 Pro Max: ~163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm
• Weight (approx): Pro ~206 g; Pro Max ~233 g

Display

• Type: Super Retina XDR OLED
• Refresh: ProMotion up to 120 Hz
• Sizes: Pro 6.3″ (2622 × 1206); Pro Max 6.9″ (2868 × 1320)
• Peak outdoor brightness: up to ~3,000 nits
• Features: Always-On display, Dynamic Island

SoC & Memory

• SoC: Apple A19 Pro (vapor chamber cooling for sustained performance)
• RAM: 12 GB (both Pro & Pro Max)
• Storage options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (Pro & Pro Max); 2 TB (Pro Max only)
• OS: Ships with iOS 26 (Apple Intelligence features included)

Cameras

• Main (Wide): 48 MP quad-pixel sensor, ƒ/1.78 (Pro Fusion)
• Ultra-wide: 48 MP, ƒ/2.2, macro support
• Telephoto: 48 MP w/ tetraprism design — 4× optical telephoto, sensor-crop for up to 8× optical-quality zoom
• Front: 18 MP with Center Stage features
• Video: ProRes & ProRAW support, Dual Capture (front + back), Spatial Video support, 4K recording options

Battery & Charging

• Battery life: Pro Max up to ~39 hours video playback (test conditions)
• Charging: USB-C fast charging (speeds depend on charger) — Apple notes ~50% in ~20 minutes under certain conditions; MagSafe & Qi2 wireless supported

Other

• Cooling: Vapor chamber for thermal management
• Special: Hardware-accelerated ray-tracing / neural accelerators for AI/gaming (marketing / feature-level)

Price — RAM & ROM Wise

Note: RAM is fixed at 12 GB for Pro / Pro Max. Prices can vary by retailer, region, taxes and offers. Use this as a reference; verify with official store/retailer for exact local prices.

India (INR)

United States (USD) — Starting / reference

• iPhone 17 Pro (base 256 GB): \$1,099
• iPhone 17 Pro Max (base 256 GB): \$1,199

Availability

• Announcement: September 9, 2025
• Pre-orders: September 12, 2025
• Shipping / Store Availability: September 19, 2025 (region dependent)

What’s New vs iPhone 16 Pro (short)

• Base storage increased to 256 GB (was 128 GB).
• All rear cameras upgraded to 48 MP, for consistent imaging.
• Much brighter outdoor peak (≈3,000 nits) for better sunlight visibility.
• Telephoto using tetraprism design for longer optical-quality zoom.
• Vapor chamber cooling + A19 Pro for better sustained performance.
• Return to aluminium unibody and improved Ceramic Shield (front).

Pros & Cons (quick)

Pros

• Powerful A19 Pro + 12 GB RAM for heavy workloads.
• Pro-level cameras and video features (ProRes, ProRAW, Dual Capture).
• Much brighter display — great for outdoor use.
• Higher base storage reduces need for immediate upgrade.

Cons

• High price, especially top storage variants (2 TB).
• Pro Max is large/heavy for some users.
• Some higher zoom levels are sensor-crop/computational (not pure optical).

FAQ

Q: What is the launch date?
A: Announced Sept 9, 2025. Pre-orders Sept 12, 2025. Available in stores/global shipments from Sept 19, 2025.

Q: What RAM options are available?
A: Both iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max come with 12 GB RAM. Storage (ROM) is the variable: 256 / 512 / 1 TB; Pro Max also offers 2 TB.

Q: Are all rear cameras 48 MP?
A: Yes. Apple uses a Pro Fusion approach — wide, ultra-wide and telephoto are 48 MP sensors. Telephoto uses tetraprism optics enabling 4× optical and up to 8× optical-quality zoom (via sensor crop).

Q: Does it support fast charging?
A: Yes. USB-C fast charging (speeds depend on the charger). Apple quotes typical fast-charge milestones (e.g., ~50% in ~20 minutes under specific conditions). MagSafe & Qi2 wireless charging also supported.

Q: Which storage should I buy?
A: For most users 256 GB is sufficient. If you shoot lots of ProRes video or want long-term headroom, consider 1 TB or 2 TB (Pro Max) depending on budget.

Final Recommendation

• For creators and power users: choose Pro Max with 1 TB or 2 TB for maximum storage and battery life.
• For most users wanting Pro features without the extra size: iPhone 17 Pro (256/512 GB) is a balanced pick.

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