iPhone 17 Pro Max: Key Upgrades Needed to Justify ‘Max’ Branding

People expect Apple to release its iPhone 17 models in September 2025 with a special focus on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Though available in the Max line Apple has not added distinctive hardware benefits to its biggest iPhones yet Samsung does with their Ultra editions. Apple must give the iPhone 17 Pro Max special features to make it stand out as the true ‘Max’ iPhone.

Recommended Upgrades for iPhone 17 Pro Max

Feature	Current Limitation	Recommended Improvement	Competitive Context
Camera Sensors	12MP telephoto lens with maximum 25x zoom	Larger main and telephoto sensors with improved zoom capabilities	Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Vivo X200 Pro offer up to 100x zoom
Battery Capacity	4,685mAh (iPhone 16 Pro Max)	5,500-6,000mAh battery	Falls behind Android flagships like Pixel 9 Pro XL and OnePlus 13 in capacity
Screen Space Utilization	Same software experience as smaller iPhones	Split-screen multitasking and specialized features for larger display	Samsung and other Android devices offer enhanced multitasking on larger screens