Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

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The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max features a stunning 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with 3000 nits peak brightness and 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the A19 Pro (3nm) chip with 12GB RAM, it boasts a revolutionary triple 48MP camera system with periscope telephoto. The device offers up to 2TB storage, 50W fast charging, and IP68 water resistance. Its premium build includes Ceramic Shield 2 protection and supports advanced features like spatial video recording.
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iPhone 18 Pro to Feature Breakthrough Variable Aperture Camera, Report Claims
has finalized plans to equip the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max with a variable aperture camera...Comparison: Fixed f/1.78 aperture iPhone 14 Pro through 17 Pro Implementation: Physical aperture...18 Pro models. Potential Market Impact and Pricing Considerations The current iPhone 17 Pro starts...iPhone 14 Pro....Pro could prompt Apple to adjust pricing upward....Apple's iPhone camera system, long praised for its computational photography, may be poised for a significant...iPhone camera, moving beyond the fixed f/1.78 aperture that has been standard on Pro models since the...17 Pro Pricing: Starting at USD 1,099 Potential Price Impact: Advanced camera technology may...Reported iPhone 18 Pro Camera Specifications: Feature: Variable aperture main camera Current...potentially Apple's first foldable iPhone, creating a diverse product lineup that caters to different...Apple's traditional annual release cycle....models, a feature that could dramatically enhance photographic control and image quality for iPhone...suggest the company is planning to introduce a professional variable aperture lens in its 2026 Pro...This technology would represent Apple's first implementation of a physically adjustable aperture in an...According to multiple sources including Korean publication ETNews and renowned analyst Ming Kuo, Apple...Apple's potential entry into this space suggests the company believes technological advancements have...at USD 1,099, and industry observers speculate that the advanced camera technology in the iPhone 18...Control and Image Quality Benefits The introduction of variable aperture technology would provide iPhone...These devices will likely launch alongside other anticipated products including the iPhone Air 2 and...The camera upgrade represents part of Apple's broader strategy to enhance hardware capabilities while...maintaining the seamless integration with software that has characterized the iPhone experience. ##...18 Pro models with their advanced camera systems are expected to debut in September 2026, maintaining...landscape photography Image Quality: Hardware approach versus software simulation Apple's...Position in the Market Landscape While Apple would be new to variable aperture technology in smartphones...Apple's potential adoption of variable aperture technology signals a renewed emphasis on physical camera...and development costs associated with implementing new hardware technology and the positioning of the Pro...features become standardized Manufacturing Partnerships and Production The report indicates that Apple...the industry, though the added complexity may still contribute to potential price increases for the iPhone...have become somewhat standardized across flagship devices. Broader Product Ecosystem Context The iPhone...Previous Implementations: Samsung Galaxy S9/S10 discontinued, Xiaomi 14 Ultra current Current iPhone...This partnership aligns with Apple's established supply chain strategy of working with specialized manufacturers
iPhone 18 Pro to Feature Breakthrough Variable Aperture Camera, Report Claims
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro to Feature Revolutionary Variable Aperture Camera, Report Claims
Reported Variable Aperture Implementation Timeline: iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max: Expected to feature...18 Pro Max follows Apple's established pattern of reserving premium features for its highest models...Product Lineup The decision to restrict variable aperture technology to only the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone...In what could mark one of the most significant camera upgrades in iPhone history, Apple is reportedly...planning to introduce variable aperture technology to its premium iPhone 18 Pro models next year....iPhone 18 Pro models, potentially reigniting a camera technology arms race that had stalled in recent...Key Suppliers for iPhone 18 Pro Camera Components: Component Primary Supplier Secondary Supplier...variable aperture technology iPhone 17 Series: Previously rumored but not implemented Current...iPhone 18 Pro series reintroduces variable aperture Implementation Challenges and Potential Solutions...This optical advancement, which allows cameras to dynamically adjust their aperture size, represents Apple's...long criticisms about the company's pace of camera innovation. The Technology Behind Apple's...creates additional justification for customers to choose its more expensive Pro models, potentially...recent years. Supply Chain and Manufacturing Details According to industry reports from ETNews, Apple...Apple's adoption of this previously abandoned technology suggests the company believes it can overcome...The report also indicates that Apple plans to use actual aperture blades rather than simpler switching...Optical Core Optical Components Sunny Optical Largan Strategic Implications for Apple's...Status: Supply chain preparation and component manufacturing underway What This Means for iPhone...camera module thickness and higher component costs—present significant engineering challenges for Apple...offering exclusive camera capabilities that competing Android flagships largely abandoned years ago, Apple...by bringing back variable aperture technology for its Galaxy S27 series to compete directly with Apple's...construction in the iPhone 18 series, potentially creating additional internal space for the more complex...that could offer granular control over aperture settings. Market Impact and Future Expectations Apple's...If Apple successfully implements and markets the feature, other smartphone manufacturers may feel pressured...However, rumors suggest Apple may address the thickness concern by switching from titanium alloy to aluminum...Present: Samsung discontinues variable aperture, Chinese manufacturers adopt it 2026 Expected: Apple...Combined with Apple's established strengths in computational photography and its extensive software ecosystem
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro to Feature Revolutionary Variable Aperture Camera, Report Claims
iPhone 17 Pro Max's Battery Efficiency Stuns Rivals, Outlasts Xiaomi Despite 55% Smaller Cell
The iPhone 17 Pro Max represents Apple's most significant design departure in years, potentially controversial...The iPhone 17 Pro Max showcases advanced engineering, achieving impressive battery performance with...The iPhone 17 Pro Max maintained a peak temperature of 43.1 degrees Celsius throughout the demanding...generations, though Apple has introduced new anti technology in the iPhone 17 Pro series...The iPhone 17 Pro Max showcases advanced engineering, achieving impressive battery...The iPhone 17 Pro Max supports advanced video features including ProRes RAW recording and 4K Dolby Vision...a smaller battery capacity...battery test, significantly cooler than the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max's 47.6 degrees Celsius....17 Pro Max achieved an impressive 13 hours and 31 minutes of runtime despite featuring a significantly...Pro Max's performance, which required a massive 7,500mAh battery to achieve its 13, 36 result...comparative testing has revealed a startling truth about power efficiency in flagship devices, with Apple's...Endurance Defies Expectations In a comprehensive battery drain test conducted by TechDroider, the iPhone...Google's Pixel 10 Pro XL achieved 11 hours and 28 minutes with the coolest operation at 42.6 degrees...version tested contained a 4,823mAh battery, yet managed to stay within just five minutes of the Xiaomi 17...Apple Intelligence provides useful writing aids and notification summaries but appears less mature in...The Xiaomi 15 Pro managed 12 hours and 31 minutes with a temperature of 47.4 degrees Celsius, while the...staggering 55% larger battery capacity needed by Xiaomi to secure a marginal victory, highlighting Apple's...Apple's achievement in nearly matching a device with a substantially larger battery suggests that raw...Design Philosophy and User Experience Beyond raw battery performance, the design approaches between Apple...Thermal Management Proves Crucial The thermal performance during testing revealed another area where Apple's...This thermal advantage is attributed to Apple's sophisticated vapor chamber cooling system, which effectively...anti and anti properties that provide superior outdoor visibility compared to previous iPhone
iPhone 17 Pro Max's Battery Efficiency Stuns Rivals, Outlasts Xiaomi Despite 55% Smaller Cell
Google Pixel 10 Pro Camera Excellence Shines Despite Performance Concerns in Real-World Testing
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro, starting at MYR 5,499, provides direct iOS competition with its A19 Pro chipset...iPhone 16 Pro Max, Vivo X200, and OnePlus 13....over base model Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 3x 30x Not specified Apple iPhone 17 Pro Not...The Google Pixel 10 Pro has undergone extensive real testing, revealing a device that excels in...The standout feature is Google's Pro Res Zoom functionality, which delivers up to 100x zoom capability...Combined with support for up to 100x digital zoom compared to the Z Fold's 30x limit, the Pixel 10 Pro...zoom Wide Camera: 48MP Maximum Digital Zoom: 100x Pro Res Zoom Battery Capacity: 4,870...Google's latest flagship offering. Outstanding Camera Performance Sets New Standards The Pixel 10 Pro's...1,000 photos and consistently outperformed competing flagships including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Apple...Competitor Comparison Device Optical Zoom Max Digital Zoom Starting Price...The enhanced pixel counts and 100x Pro Res Zoom represent the primary differentiators, but their value...Google Pixel 10 Pro 5x 100x MYR 1,000 premium...detail. Superior Optical Capabilities Drive Image Quality The technical advantages of the Pixel 10 Pro...Google Pixel 10 Pro Camera Specifications Main Camera: 50MP Telephoto Camera: 48MP with 5x optical...Battery Life Delivers Mixed Results Battery performance presents a complex picture for the Pixel 10 Pro...With a MYR 1,000 price premium over the standard model, buyers must carefully evaluate whether the Pro's...scenic locations. Performance Issues Mar Overall Experience Despite camera excellence, the Pixel 10 Pro...approximately 20% charge remaining by evening. Pricing and Market Position Considerations The Pixel 10 Pro's
Google Pixel 10 Pro Camera Excellence Shines Despite Performance Concerns in Real-World Testing
Galaxy S25 Ultra Falls Behind in Camera Quality Despite Leading in Speed Tests Against iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max....While the iPhone 17 Pro Max features superior hardware specifications with the A19 Pro processor, iOS...17 Pro Max, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max reveal concerning trends for Samsung's imaging capabilities....17 Pro Max's 2 minutes 16 seconds....17ProMax Comparison of camera module specifications between...the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, highlighting design differences that may impact performance...17 Pro Max in comprehensive speed tests despite featuring the older Snapdragon 8 Elite processor compared...Comparison of camera module specifications between the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, highlighting...to Apple's newer A19 Pro chipset....Despite the Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera bump being similar in size to competitors like the Xiaomi 17 Pro...Max, Samsung's internal space utilization remains inefficient....comprehensive testing reveals surprising performance dynamics between Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra and Apple's...Shows Samsung Struggling with Dynamic Range Recent camera comparisons between the Galaxy S25 Ultra, iPhone...flagship completed the first lap of testing in 2 minutes 2 seconds, finishing 14 seconds ahead of the iPhone...Favors Samsung Despite Older Chipset Contradicting expectations, the Galaxy S25 Ultra outperforms the iPhone...differences that may impact performance
Galaxy S25 Ultra Falls Behind in Camera Quality Despite Leading in Speed Tests Against iPhone 17 Pro Max
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Reviews of Apple | iPhone 17 Pro Max
…Total 4 reviews
👍 Strengths(17.4% of other opinions)
26.1%
Memory capacity
17.4%
AI function
17.4%
Camera function and pixels
13%
Battery Life
8.7%
Weight and sizes
👎 Weaknesses(25% of other opinions)
45%
Appearance and Design
10%
Memory capacity
10%
Convenience
5%
Other: Upgrade limitation
5%
User interface
Specifications
Basic information
Brand
Apple
Model
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Product name
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Release date
2025-09-09
Color
Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Build
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum alloy frame, aluminum alloy back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
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)
Ingress protection
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)
Dimensions
Depth
8.8
Depth unit
mm
Height
163.4
Height unit
mm
Weight
233
Weight unit
g
Width
78
Width unit
mm
Platform
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
OS
iOS 26
Memory
Card slot
No
RAM
12
RAM unit
GB
ROM
256, 512, 1024, 2048
ROM unit
GB
Camera
Main
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video
Formats
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
Features
10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.
Camera 1
Type
normal lens
Pixel
48 MP
Aperture
f/1.6
Focal length
24mm
Sensor size
1/1.28"
Pixel size
1.22µm
Auto focus
dual pixel PDAF
Image stabilization
sensor-shift OIS
Mode
wide
Camera 2
Type
normal lens
Pixel
48 MP
Aperture
f/2.8
Focal length
100mm
Sensor size
1/2.55"
Pixel size
0.7µm
Auto focus
PDAF
Image stabilization
3D sensor‑shift OIS
Mode
periscope telephoto
Camera 3
Type
normal lens
Pixel
48 MP
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal length
13mm
Sensor size
1/2.55"
Pixel size
0.7µm
Auto focus
PDAF
Mode
ultrawide
Selfie
Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2
Depth sensors
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video
Formats
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps
Tech
gyro-EIS
Camera 1
Type
normal lens
Pixel
18 MP
Aperture
f/1.9
Auto focus
PDAF
Image stabilization
OIS
Mode
wide
Display
HBM
1600
HDR type
HDR10
Other
Anti-reflective coating
Panel
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Peak
3000
Protection
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Refresh rate
120
Resolution
1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Size
6.9
Typical
1000
Battery
Capacity
48325088
Capacity unit
mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 20 min, 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China), 4.5W reverse wired
Communications
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
Yes
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Network
Bands
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 , CDMA 800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 , CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G
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 - A3526, 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, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3257, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3525, 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, 66 - A3527
5G
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 - A3526, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3257, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3525, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3527
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Technology
GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
Sound
Loudspeaker
stereo speakers
Features
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Miscellaneous
Models
iPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525
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