The iPhone 17 Pro Max at PKR 898,499 is Apple's largest flagship, built on the 3nm A19 Pro chip with 12GB RAM and a 6.9-inch LTPO OLED display capable of 3000 nits peak brightness. For Pakistani buyers, this is a phone designed for those wanting the absolute best in video and photo processing, but the price sits at a level where you're paying significantly for the Apple brand rather than technical advantages over alternatives in this range.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Display
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
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| Size | 6.9 inches |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 |
Platform
| OS | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.4 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
Main Camera
| Modules | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor"‘shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
Selfie Camera
| Modules | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
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Battery
| Type | 4823 |
|---|---|
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
Memory
| Internal | 256GB / 12GB RAM |
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Network
Launch
| Announced | 2025, September 09 |
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Body
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) |
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| Weight | 233 g (8.22 oz) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
Sound
| 3.5mm jack | No |
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Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
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| NFC | Yes |
Features
Misc
| Colors | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue |
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| Price | PKR 530,999 |
Review & Details
Pros
- 4823mAh battery supports 50% charge in 20 minutes via 25W wired PD3.2, and 50% in 30 minutes wirelessly—noticeably faster than previous iPhone generations
- 6.9-inch LTPO OLED with 120Hz refresh rate and 3000 nits peak brightness handles HDR10 and Dolby Vision content without compromise
- 48MP main camera paired with A19 Pro computational photography delivers sharp, detailed shots suitable for social media content creation
Cons
- PKR 898,499 price point demands PTA approval certainty—verify before purchase to avoid grey-market import hassles
- 4823mAh battery, while larger, still lags behind competitors offering 5000+ mAh in the same price bracket
- 256GB base storage is tight for users shooting 4K video; stepping up requires a significant price jump
The PakistaniLiving Verdict
Buy this if you're invested in iOS, shoot content regularly (the 48MP camera with Apple's processing will impress on Instagram Reels), and can justify nearly 900K on a smartphone. Skip it if you're price-conscious—the 4823mAh battery is adequate but not exceptional, and competing Android flagships offer better raw specs for 200-300K less.
Buy if:
4823mAh battery supports 50% charge in 20 minutes via 25W wired PD3.2, and 50% in 30 minutes wirelessly—noticeably faster than previous iPhone generations
Skip if:
PKR 898,499 price point demands PTA approval certainty—verify before purchase to avoid grey-market import hassles
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Where to Buy in Pakistan
Grey market prices are typically Rs. 10,000–20,000 lower than official retail. Run the IMEI through PTA DIRBS before paying.
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Last updated: Jun 2, 2026