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iPhone 17 Pro Max: Better Zoom, Weaker Portrait Colors

9/26/2025

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iPhone 17 Pro Max uses a 48MP telephoto sensor, up from 12MP.
Tests show iPhone 16 Pro Max has more vibrant Portrait colors than iPhone 17 Pro Max.
At 25x digital zoom, iPhone 17 Pro Max yields clearer images than iPhone 16 Pro Max.
iPhone 17 Pro Max excels in low-light and offers a balance of performance and value.

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Story summary

iPhone 17 Pro Max uses a 48MP telephoto sensor, up from 12MP.
Tests show iPhone 16 Pro Max has more vibrant Portrait colors than iPhone 17 Pro Max.
At 25x digital zoom, iPhone 17 Pro Max yields clearer images than iPhone 16 Pro Max.
iPhone 17 Pro Max excels in low-light and offers a balance of performance and value.