Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB First Impressions: Out of the Box

Why this guide

What the first hour with the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB is like.

We track the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB on Amazon UK, where it holds 4.6/5 from 214 ratings. Everything below comes from the listing, the spec sheet and buyer feedback.

Getting started

Unbox, check everything on the parts list is present, and give the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB a full charge or setup pass before first use. Read the quick-start card rather than assuming it works like the model you replaced — Apple changes control layouts between generations.

• •6.9-inch ProMotion display up to 120Hz
• •A19 Pro chip with vapour-cooled sustained performance
• •48MP Pro Fusion camera system with 8x optical-quality zoom

Key specifications

The details Apple lists for this model:

• •6.9-inch ProMotion display up to 120Hz
• •A19 Pro chip with vapour-cooled sustained performance
• •48MP Pro Fusion camera system with 8x optical-quality zoom
• •18MP Center Stage front camera with Dual Capture
• •Best battery life in any iPhone ever with fast charging
• •512GB storage, Deep Blue aluminium unibody, Ceramic Shield

What it does well

Consistent strengths across owner feedback:

• •Huge 6.9-inch ProMotion display is stunning
• •Best battery life ever in an iPhone
• •A19 Pro delivers top-tier sustained performance
• •Versatile 48MP cameras with excellent zoom