In an iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max face off, it's clear which phone should be the winner. But what sort of upgrades can we expect based on the rumors about Apple's next premium phone?

As is typical with the feature gap between standard and pro models, rumors suggest the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max (as well as the Air) will get the newest A19 chip, while the regular iPhone 17 will get the same A18 chip that powered last year's iPhone 16.

Pricing and availability are critical factors to consider when deciding between these two models. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumored to come with a modest price increase of approximately $50 compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Additionally, early adopters may face limited stock during the initial release, which could delay access to the device.