20 Fascinating Facts About the iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple has once again raised the bar with the iPhone 17 Pro Max — a device that feels less like a phone and more like a mini supercomputer. From a powerful new chip to jaw-dropping camera upgrades and sustainability milestones, here’s a closer look at 20 key things that m,ake this year’s iPhone stand out.
- The iPhone 17 Pro Max packs a huge 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display with a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate, giving ultra-smooth scrolling and crisp visuals.
- It runs on the A19 Pro chip — Apple’s first 2-nanometre processor — making gaming, editing, and AI tasks faster than ever.
- With 12 GB of unified RAM, multitasking feels seamless, whether you’re switching between video editing or heavy apps.
- Storage goes up to 2 TB, ideal for creators who shoot 8K videos or work with large design files.
- The 4,823 mAh battery offers up to 33 hours of video playback — one of the longest in iPhone history.
- A triple-camera setup with three 48 MP Fusion lenses (main, ultra-wide, and telephoto) delivers DSLR-level shots.
- The main camera uses a 24 mm lens with f/1.78 aperture and advanced stabilization for cleaner, low-light photos.
- The 48 MP telephoto lens brings Apple’s longest optical-quality zoom yet — up to 10x.
- Video lovers get 8K recording at 60 fps with Dolby Vision HDR and ProRes formats for cinematic output.
- The front camera jumps to 18 MP with Center Stage, offering sharper selfies and clearer video calls.
- A redesigned rectangular camera bump helps the phone stay cool during long shoots, supported by a vapor-chamber cooling system.
- The device’s frame uses premium aluminum, cutting weight to 240 grams, with a new orange-copper finish turning heads.
- The screen now has an anti-reflective coating for easier outdoor use.
- Dynamic Island has been refined for more intuitive controls and notifications.
- Face ID 3.0 hides beneath the screen for a clean, notch-free front.
- Connectivity gets a huge bump with 5G Advanced (10 Gbps speeds) and Wi-Fi 7 support.
- It ships with iOS 19, which introduces Apple Intelligence — smarter, on-device AI for editing, organization, and Siri improvements.
- Four-speaker stereo sound now includes spatial audio that rivals portable soundbars.
- The iPhone 17 Pro Max is Apple’s greenest yet, built with 100% recycled aluminum and cobalt-free batteries.
- Prices start at $1,199 (around ₦1.9 million) for the 256 GB model.
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