Tested in controlled lab conditions | Last updated: May 2026 | Price: ₹147,900 (approx.)
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: Lab Test Summary
*Ratings & scores are based on the 133-162k price segment
Key Strengths and Limitations
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Key Specifications
| Category | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Performance | 9.0/10 | Excellent |
| CPU Performance | 9.0/10 | Excellent |
| GPU / Gaming | 9.0/10 | Excellent |
| Storage Performance | 9.0/10 | Excellent |
| Battery Performance | 8.0/10 | Good |
| Camera | 9.0/10 | Excellent |
| Display | 9.0/10 | Excellent |
| Audio Performance | 8.5/10 | Good |
| AI Performance | 9.0/10 | Excellent |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 133-162k price segment
| CPU Test | Score |
|---|---|
| AnTuTu Overall | 2,319,044 |
| AnTuTu CPU Score | 636,399 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,784 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 9,956 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 133-162k price segment
| Gaming / GPU Test | Score |
|---|---|
| AnTuTu GPU | 860,468 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 5,630 |
| 3DMark Stability | 82.6 |
| Geekbench GPU OpenCL | 46,467 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 133-162k price segment
| Storage Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Random Read Speed | 396.7 MB/s |
| Random Write Speed | 102 MB/s |
| Sequential Read Speed | 7201.1 MB/s |
| Sequential Write Speed | 273.7 MB/s |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 146,397 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 133-162k price segment
| Camera Mode | Score |
|---|---|
| Main Camera | 9.0/10 |
| Ultra-wide Camera | 8.5/10 |
| Telephoto Camera | 8.5/10 |
| Portrait Mode | 8.5/10 |
| Front Camera | 9.0/10 |
| Rear Video Capture | 9.5/10 |
| Front Video Capture | 9.0/10 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 133-162k price segment
| Display Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Max Tested Brightness | 1,460 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 133-162k price segment
| AI Test | Score |
|---|---|
| Geekbench AI Single Precision (GPU) | 9,362 |
| Geekbench AI Half Precision (GPU) | 17,942 |
| Geekbench AI Quantized (GPU) | 19,110 |
| Geekbench AI Single Precision (NNAPI) | 5,061 |
| Geekbench AI Half Precision (NNAPI) | 36,071 |
| Geekbench AI Quantized (NNAPI) | 48,992 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 133-162k price segment
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bold redesign that delivers where it matters most—battery life, performance, and display quality. Its new aluminum build and standout look won’t appeal to everyone, but the improvements under the hood are undeniable. However, smaller drawbacks like reduced zoom range, inconsistent AI features, and limited upgrade value for recent users hold it back. It’s an excellent choice for older iPhone users, but for others, it feels more like refinement than revolution.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
Final Rating |
9/10 |
