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Featured review Hands-on review Apple Smartphones · Oct 23, 2026 · 6 min read

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max review

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a powerful flagship smartphone that delivers excellent performance, a premium display, impressive cameras, and reliable…

  • Performance9.5
  • Display9.5
  • Value for Money8.0
  • Excellent performance for gaming and multitasking
  • Bright, high-quality display
  • Expensive compared with many alternatives
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Every device is tested in daily use and scored out of 10 in up to nine categories. The overall score is the average of its category scores, and the same scale and colours are used on every review.

  • Performance
  • Display
  • Camera
  • Battery Life
  • Design & Build
  • Software & AI
  • Charging
  • Value for Money
  • Gaming
  • 9–10Outstanding
  • 8–8.9Excellent
  • 7–7.9Very good
  • 6–6.9Good
  • 5–5.9Average
  • Below 5Below average

Editor's Choice 9.0 and above   Recommended 8.0 – 8.9