The iPhone 17 Pro Max is finally here — and after one week of daily use, I can confidently say this is one of the most substantial year-over-year upgrades Apple has delivered in a long time. From the brand-new aluminum unibody design to the massive performance jump with the A19 Pro chip and vapor chamber cooling, and of course the huge gains in battery life and charging speeds — this phone feels like a true next-gen iPhone.
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Spigen MagSafe Case for all iPhone 17: https://amzn.to/4glfFpr (Under $22!)
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⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 – Why the iPhone 17 Pro Max feels like a big upgrade
00:39 – New aluminum unibody design & ergonomics
03:32 – Performance, A19 Pro chip & RAM management
05:25 – Vapor chamber & heat management
06:36 – Battery life, Qi2.2 charging & screen-on time
10:04 – Camera upgrades & 8× telephoto
10:59 – Speakers & haptics
11:40 – Should you upgrade?
12:39 – Final thoughts
