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iPhone 17 Pro Max: Battery Life Breaks Records!
19 May
Summary
- iPhone 17 Pro Max boasts the best battery life CNET has ever tested.
- The new design features an aluminum unibody and a distinctive camera plateau.
- New selfie camera offers 18-megapixel resolution and horizontal capture.
Apple's iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have arrived with a striking redesign, shifting from titanium to an aluminum unibody construction. The most notable advancement is the industry-leading battery life, setting a new benchmark for longevity. This impressive endurance is attributed to internal design changes allowing for a larger battery.
The phones showcase a bold new aesthetic, featuring a "camera plateau" instead of a traditional bump and offering vibrant color options like cosmic orange, dark blue, and silver. The front display now reaches a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, improving outdoor visibility.
Photography sees an upgrade with a new 48-megapixel telephoto camera boasting improved detail and brightness. The front-facing selfie camera also receives an enhancement, offering 18-megapixel shots and the innovative ability to capture horizontal selfies with its new square sensor.
Internally, the A19 Pro chip enhances performance and power efficiency, complemented by a vapor cooling chamber to manage heat during demanding tasks. iOS 26 introduces fluid animations and useful features like visual intelligence for screenshots and improved Live Translations, though some translation voices may occasionally overlap during calls.
