Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs 17 Pro Max: Which one to get?

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The iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max share the same tier chipset, the same cameras, and the same new design language - but the Max pushes everything further with its bigger display and longer battery life. But are those worth the price premium? Check out this HEAD-TO-HEAD for the COMPLETE BREAKDOWN of how these two phones compare in terms of screen quality, battery life, charging speed, chipset performance, and camera image quality, all based on our extensive reviews.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Design and build
01:15 - Screen specs and features
02:01 - Storage options
02:12 - UGREEN NAS storage
03:13 - Stereo speakers comparison
03:39 - Battery endurance and charging speed
04:13 - Chipset and performance
04:20 - Benchmarks
04:27 - Thermals
04:33 - iOS 26 and UI
04:47 - Camera specs
04:58 - Daylight image quality
05:26 - Low-light image quality
05:36 - Selfies
05:45 - Selfie video quality
05:56 - Video quality
06:08 - Conclusion, pros and cons