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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Phone (3)

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Quick verdict

  • Phone (3) is better for light and compact.
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on display.
  • Phone (3) leads on camera.
  • Phone (3) leads on build.
  • Phone (3) is the cheaper option at ₹79,999.

Computed from stored specifications, the published phones scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Display iPhone 17 Pro Max
Camera Phone (3)
Build Phone (3)

Specifications side by side

Spec
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Phone (3)
Display
Display size
6.9" (better)
6.67"
Display type
OLED
AMOLED
Resolution
2868x1320
1260 x 2800
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
4,500 nits (better)
Brightness measured as
Outdoor peak
—
Performance
Processor
A19 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Chipset process
—
4 nm
RAM
—
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
Memory options
256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
12 GB + 256 GB, 16 GB + 512 GB
Camera
Main camera
48 MP
50 MP (better)
Ultra-wide camera
48 MP
50 MP (better)
Telephoto camera
48 MP
50 MP (better)
Front camera
18 MP
50 MP (better)
Battery
Battery
—
5,500 mAh
Charging speed
—
65 W
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Software
Operating system
iOS
Android
Software
iOS 26
Nothing OS 4, Android 16
OS updates promised
—
5
OS updates counted in
—
Years
Security updates promised
—
7 years
Build
Weight
231 g
218 g (better)
5G
Yes
Yes
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
SIM
Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM), eSIM supported
Colours
Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
White, Black

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Price and availability

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iPhone 17 Pro Max

₹1,49,900

Phone (3)

₹79,999

Pros and cons

iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • Pro: Dedicated 48 MP telephoto camera
  • Pro: Wireless charging
  • Pro: IP68 dust and water resistance
  • Con: Heavier than most phones on Comparezi (231 g)
  • Con: No published update policy
  • Con: Battery capacity not published by the manufacturer

Phone (3)

  • Pro: Dedicated 50 MP telephoto camera
  • Pro: Wireless charging
  • Pro: IP68 dust and water resistance
  • Pro: 7 years of security updates promised
  • Con: Heavier than most phones on Comparezi (218 g)

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