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iPhone 17 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

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Quick verdict

  • iPhone 18 Pro Max is better for big, bright display.
  • iPhone 17 is better for light and compact.
  • iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on display.
  • iPhone 17 leads on build.
  • iPhone 17 is the cheaper option at ₹99,900.

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

Winners by area

Display iPhone 18 Pro Max
Build iPhone 17

Specifications side by side

Spec
iPhone 17
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Display
Display size
6.3"
6.9" (better)
Display type
OLED
OLED
Resolution
2622x1206
2868x1320
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
3,000 nits
Brightness measured as
—
Outdoor peak
Performance
Processor
A19
A20 Pro
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
Memory options
256 GB, 512 GB
256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Camera
Main camera
48 MP
48 MP
Ultra-wide camera
48 MP
48 MP
Telephoto camera
—
48 MP
Front camera
18 MP
18 MP
Battery
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Software
Operating system
iOS
iOS
Software
iOS 26
iOS 27
Build
Weight
177 g (better)
249 g
5G
Yes
Yes
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
SIM
Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
Colours
Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender
Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy

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Price and availability

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iPhone 17

₹99,900

iPhone 18 Pro Max

₹1,79,900

Pros and cons

iPhone 17

  • Pro: Wireless charging
  • Pro: IP68 dust and water resistance
  • Pro: Light at 177 g
  • Con: No published update policy
  • Con: Battery capacity not published by the manufacturer

iPhone 18 Pro Max

  • Pro: Dedicated 48 MP telephoto camera
  • Pro: Wireless charging
  • Pro: IP68 dust and water resistance
  • Con: Heavier than most phones on Comparezi (249 g)
  • Con: No published update policy
  • Con: Battery capacity not published by the manufacturer

Which should you buy?

iPhone 17 if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹99,900.

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