new iPhone 17 Pro Max
Here’s the latest scoop on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, set to debut soon:
Launch Details & Event Info
- Apple is officially hosting its “Awe Dropping” event on September 9, 2025, where the iPhone 17 lineup—including the Pro Max—will be revealed (LOS40, The Verge).
- Expect pre-orders to begin around September 12, with availability in stores starting September 19 (LOS40).
Rumored Design & Display Upgrades of iPhone 17 Pro Max
- A bold new rectangular camera “bar” spanning the top replaces the traditional bump (New York Post, The Financial Express, Indiatimes).
- Frame likely transitions back from titanium to aluminum, paired with a glass-aluminum hybrid back panel—lighter and enabling wireless charging (mint, Indiatimes).
- Available color options may include black, white, dark blue, and a vibrant orange/copper (Indiatimes, New York Post).
- The display is rumored to be a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED with 120 Hz ProMotion, Dolby Vision, and potentially 2,000 nits peak brightness—double last year’s max (Indiatimes, The Times of India, LOS40, mint, AlienWeb, Tom’s Guide, The Economic Times).
Performance & Cooling Enhancements
- Powered by the new A19 Pro chip, built on an advanced 3 nm process, offering superior efficiency and power (Indiatimes, The Verge, Tom’s Guide, mint, The Financial Express, Wit Life Stylist).
- RAM is expected to be 12 GB, boosting multitasking and AI capabilities (Indiatimes, The Verge, Tom’s Guide, mint, The Financial Express, Reddit).
- For thermal management, there are strong indicators of a vapor chamber cooling system—perhaps combined with graphene sheets—for better heat dissipation (Tom’s Guide, The Financial Express, The Economic Times, Reddit, India Today).
Battery & Charging
- Expect a notably larger battery—possibly around 5,000–5,500 mAh, making it the longest-lasting iPhone yet (Tom’s Guide, mint, AlienWeb, Times Bull, India Today, Reddit).
- Charging may support 35 W wired, 50 W Qi2 wireless, and reverse wireless charging (LOS40, Tom’s Guide, The Financial Express, Wit Life Stylist, Times Bull).
Camera & Imaging Features
- Back camera setup upgraded to three 48 MP sensors (wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto) (Indiatimes, The Verge, Tom’s Guide, The Financial Express, Reddit).
- Front-facing camera may be 24 MP, supporting improved quality and possibly 4K video (Indiatimes, The Verge, Tom’s Guide, mint, Digit, AlienWeb).
- Features like dual-video recording (front and back simultaneously) and variable aperture are rumored (Tom’s Guide, mint).
- Additional camera hardware rumors include a mechanical aperture, and improved zoom (up to 8×) on the telephoto lens (Tom’s Guide, Indiatimes, New York Post).
Pricing & Availability (India & USA) iPhone 17 Pro Max
- India: Expected starting price around ₹1.65 lakh, with some estimates going up to ₹1.7 lakh+ (Indiatimes, Digit, Sakshi Post, AlienWeb, Times Bull).
- USA: Price may start from $1,249–$1,299 (Tom’s Guide, Sakshi Post, AlienWeb).
Summary Table of iPhone 17 Pro Max
Feature | Rumored Details |
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Launch Date | Announcement: Sept 9, Pre-orders: ~Sept 12, Ship: ~Sept 19 |
Display | 6.9″ OLED, 120 Hz, up to ~2000 nits brightness |
Chip & RAM | A19 Pro chip (3 nm), 12 GB RAM |
Cooling | Vapor chamber + possibly graphene sheets |
Battery | ~5,000–5,500 mAh |
Charging | ~35 W wired, up to 50 W Qi2 wireless, reverse charging |
Cameras | Triple 48 MP + 24 MP front, 8× zoom, dual video |
Design | Aluminum–glass hybrid, rectangular camera bar, new colors |
Price | India: ₹1.65–1.7 lakh, USA: $1,249–$1,299 |
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