New Design and Rear Panel Changes While the iPhone 16 Pro Max maintained a similar design to its predecessor, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to feature a redesigned rear panel.
Upgraded Selfie and Telephoto Cameras The iPhone 17 Pro Max could bring an upgraded 48MP telephoto lens with enhanced optical zoom capabilities.
Enhanced Performance with the A19 Pro Chip Building on the A18 Pro chip in the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to feature the new A19 Pro chip, built using TSMC's advanced 2nm process.
Increased RAM for Better Multitasking and AI Features The iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to come with upgraded RAM, which will work alongside the new A19 Pro chip.
Improved Battery Life and Charging Speed Despite the increasing demands of the device, Apple may offer a slight boost to the battery capacity of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, possibly extending the battery life beyond the 18 hours available in the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
iOS 19 with New Apple Intelligence Features The iPhone 17 Pro Max will launch with iOS 19, which will bring significant updates and new AI features.
Refined AI and Camera Integration With Apple focusing on improving AI performance in the iPhone 17 Pro Max, there could be more intelligent camera features that optimize image quality based on the environment.