iPhone 17 Pro Max Vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: 5 Major Differences Likely Coming You Should Be Aware Of

Apple launched the iPhone 16 series in September 2024. If Apple follows its usual schedule then the iPhone 17 lineup is still months away. Apple hasn't yet confirmed anything, but leaks suggest the iPhone 17 Pro Max will come with some massive updates vis a vis iPhone 16 Pro Max. Here’s what you may expect.

1. New Design

Apple has made only small design tweaks in recent years, but that may change with the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Leaks hint at a horizontal camera layout like most of Google’s Pixel 9 line. However, the cameras will stay where the are, but the bump may get stretched all the way to side instead of retaining the squarish design on the current iPhone 16 Pro Max. The iPhone 17 Pro Max could certainly get a facelift and improved camera functionality of this kind to enable a number of new features, some of them linked to Apple Intelligence.

2. More Powerful Performance

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is said to be equipped with the new A19 Pro chipset. It’s expected to improve graphics, efficiency and the driving of AI-powered performance. Expect smoother multitasking, better gaming, and longer battery life for users.

3. Smarter Software with iOS 19

The iPhone 17 Pro Max will likely launch with iOS 19, introducing deeper AI integration. That could make Siri, camera processing and other system functionality smarter and more efficient, thereby adding various new benefits and making daily tasks easier for users.

4. Camera Upgrades

The 48-megapixel main sensor may stay, but Apple may also bring in a Tetraprism telephoto lens for better zoom. It could also feature a front camera that jumps from 12 megapixels to 24 megapixels for better selfies and video calls as well as lower light performance.

5. Faster Charging & Battery Improvements

When it comes to charging, Apple has always used 30W charging, but it could finally be getting out of that space. This could mean faster charging speeds, improved MagSafe system, or better battery efficiency, for longer-lasting power and more convenience.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is going to get a huge upgrade, according to most analysts as Apple gets its AI game together and that means bringing changes to the hardware too. As the launch gets closer, more details will come out. Stay tuned!