Amazon sells iPhone 17 Pro Max at near-lowest price

Amazon is selling the iPhone 17 Pro Max 256 GB for 1,319 €, which is just 10 € above its lowest price in the last 90 days. This price is 5% below the average of 1,393.06 € over the last three months, according to camelcamelcamel, a price tracking website.

Key features of the iPhone 17 Pro Max

The iPhone 17 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch screen, an A19 Pro chip, and a 4,832 mAh battery that provides two days of battery life in normal use. It also includes a 48 Mpx 4x telephoto lens, which allows for high-quality 8x zoom, and a vapor chamber for better heat distribution.

Advanced display and camera capabilities

The screen reaches up to 3,000 nits at peak brightness, making it readable in full sun. It also films in 4K at 60 frames per second in Dolby Vision and adds ProRes RAW for professional use. The 18 Mpx front camera with a square sensor allows for landscape format without rotating the phone for group selfies.

Limitations of the iPhone 17 Pro Max

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the thickest iPhone ever designed by Apple, at 233 g, and may be cumbersome for one-handed use. The charging time remains about 1 hour and 30 minutes for a full charge, and the box only includes a USB-C cable.

Future models and market positioning

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is positioned as an alternative to the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max, which starts at 1,629 € for 256 GB, and the folding iPhone Duo, expected in January 2027. For those who already own an iPhone 16 Pro Max, the improvements may not be significant enough to justify an upgrade.

Compact alternative available

The 6.3-inch iPhone 17 Pro offers a more compact format for those who find the 6.9-inch screen too large. The 310 € price difference between the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone 18 Pro Max is also a factor in consumer decisions.