Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB - 6.9-Inch OLED Display
Published on 09/24/2026 at 01:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB combines a 6.9-inch OLED display, an A19 Pro chip, and a three-camera rear system built around 48MP sensors. The US model measures 6.43 by 3.07 by 0.34 inches and weighs 8.22 ounces.AT&T's model specifications
Large Display, Heavy Hardware
The 256GB phone uses an all-screen OLED panel with 2868-by-1320-pixel resolution at 460 ppi. ProMotion supports adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, while the stated contrast ratio reaches 2,000,000:1.The display specification
The enclosure carries an IP68 rating under IEC standard 60529, with resistance tested at a maximum depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes. The US version uses dual eSIM and does not include a physical SIM card tray.Apple's US purchasing information
A19 Pro And 48MP Cameras
Apple equips the phone with an A19 Pro chip featuring a 6-core CPU, a 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, and a 16-core Neural Engine. Hardware-accelerated ray tracing supports graphics workloads, while Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 cover wireless connections.
All three rear cameras use 48MP sensors: Fusion Main, Fusion Ultra Wide, and Fusion Telephoto. The telephoto camera provides 4x optical zoom and 8x optical-quality zoom, while digital zoom reaches 40x.The published camera and processor details
The 18MP Center Stage front camera adds autofocus, tap-to-zoom and rotate controls, ultra-stabilized video, and Dual Capture. Video recording reaches 4K Dolby Vision at up to 120 frames per second through the Fusion Main camera.
Storage, Price, And Box Contents
The 256GB configuration launched at $1,199 in the United States. AT&T lists a $1,199.99 full retail price for the 256GB model as of 09/23/2026, while its installment offer is tied to carrier terms and a new line.The current AT&T listing
Apple includes the iPhone 17 Pro Max and a USB-C Charge Cable. The package does not include a power adapter or EarPods, so charging requires a compatible USB-C adapter already owned or purchased separately.
How It Compares With iPhone 16 Pro Max
The iPhone 17 Pro Max keeps the predecessor's $1,199 starting price while adding a 2TB capacity above the 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB choices. Its A19 Pro chip replaces the iPhone 16 Pro Max's A18 Pro chip, and the rear telephoto camera moves from 12MP with 5x zoom to 48MP with 4x optical zoom.Tom's Guide's comparison
The newer phone is larger and heavier on paper: 8.22 ounces versus 7.99 ounces for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Both generations use a 6.9-inch display, but the newer model measures 0.34 inches thick compared with 0.32 inches for the predecessor.
Best Fit For Large-Screen Users
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB is a large-format flagship phone with a high-resolution 6.9-inch display, 48MP cameras across the rear system, and USB-C connectivity. The 256GB capacity suits standard photo, app, and video libraries; intensive ProRes recording can consume storage faster.
Its main trade-off is physical size. At 8.22 ounces, it is heavier than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, while the $1,199 starting price remains unchanged. Buyers who prioritize a smaller body have a different fit in the iPhone 17 Pro, while the Pro Max targets users who want the largest iPhone screen and the highest storage ceiling.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB
Review the US configuration, eSIM details, and included cable from Apple.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB At a Glance
- Product: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB
- Manufacturer: Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA
- Category: 5G flagship smartphone
- Display: 6.9-inch OLED, 2868 by 1320 pixels
- Weight: 8.22 ounces
- Rear cameras: Three 48MP cameras
- Price: $1,199.99 (as of 09/23/2026)
- Target audience: Large-screen smartphone users
