Apple has gone leaps ahead with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, its first ever phone with a staggering 2TB storage capacity. Through this launch, Apple has once again elevated the bar but this time squarely with power users, professional creators and tech enthusiasts in mind.
It is the first time ever in the history of Apple that any iPhone product is sold with over 1TB of internal memory. So far, the highest amount of storage that Apple offered was 1TB, which is premium in itself. Apple has finally joined the 2TB club with the iPhone 17 Pro Max and even its rivals are surprised.
And now, we are going to tell you all about this mighty machine – specifications, price and availability.
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iPhone 17 Pro Max – What’s New with iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max has several improvements in the iPhone 17 in terms of performance, display, camera, and storage. Apple has not only added storage, they have added the best of the best features to it.
Storage Options And Pricing in India:
The iPhone 17 Pro Max will be sold in four storage options and the official prices are given as shown below in the Indian market:
256GB – ₹1,49,900
512GB – ₹1,69,900
1TB – ₹1,89,900
2TB – 229900 (That is two terabytes, not 2 gigabytes as some people think)
This prices the 2TB iPhone as the highest priced iPhone ever sold in India. However, given the high storage capacity and pro features it is targeted at a niche market that actually requires these capabilities.
Pre-Order and Sale Dates
Pre-orders open on September 12, 2025.
Sales start from September 19, 2025
Should you intend to get one, you can schedule your alarm on the pre-order date, particularly those of the premium models such as the 2TB one which will likely sell out quickly.
Available Colors:
Apple is selling the iPhone 17 Pro Max in three high end colors:
Silver
Cosmic Orange
Deep Blue
These Smartphone model features a sleek aluminium unibody design that looks solid and elegant and also these device feels lightweight in its size.
Performance – Power Meets Efficiency:
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is powered by the newest and most sophisticated A19 Pro chip that is under the hood. This chipset ensures:
Blazing-fast performance
Smooth multitasking
The highest level of gaming and artificial intelligence.
It is also accompanied by a vapor chamber cooling system, which will enable the device to cool better when doing heavy duties, particularly in gaming, video editing and AR applications.
Display:
Improved Durability
The display is covered with the Ceramic Shield 2, which is so far the most solid screen protection by Apple. It coats the front and the back of the device and has up to 4x greater drop and crack resistance. Display- Gorgeous Beauty, Deeper Experience.
iPhone 17 Pro max has got a big 6.9 inch Super Retina XDR screen and supports:
120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Exceptionally smooth scrolling and interactions.
Bright vivid colorful images.
It is a display that is intended to impress whether you are viewing 4K movies or editing RAW photos.
3x 48MP Pro Fusion Camera:
It is a high quality professional level camera packed into a phone. The iPhone 17 Pro Max includes:
48MP Quad-Pixel Main Camera
48MP Ultra-Wide Fusion Camera
48MP Telephoto Camera and optical zoom.
All are under the Pro Fusion system of Apple to provide sharp image, balanced colors and more night mode performance.
Photography in the dark is now more than ever and natural color reproduction provides photos with a more realistic look. By doing this, it is apparent that Apple is targeting creators and professionals who make content.
Front Camera, Center Stage, Advanced Selfies.
The front has a very strong camera with 18 MP Center Stage, which guarantees:
You are in the middle of the video calls.
More attractive close-up shots.
Improved low-light functionality of FaceTime or content creation.
Pro Video Features:
In case you like mobile videography, the iPhone 17 Pro Max allows:
ProRes RAW video recording
Pro workflows
Cinematic video output
This will enable makers to capture, edit and export quality video directly off their machine.
Battery And Charging:
iPhone 17 Pro Max also has a larger battery with:
Video playback of up to 37 hours on a full charge.
Fast charging takes only 20 minutes to charge 50 per cent.
This is what makes it one of the longest-lasting iPhones ever, ideal to those who are ever on the move or those who are ever using heavy-duty apps throughout the day.
Who Is It For?
iPhone 17 Pro Max, and in particular iPhone 17 Pro max and 2TB model are designed to:
Photographers and videographers requiring huge storage space.
Those people who shoot and edit simultaneously.
Business persons working with huge files.
Performance, speed, and future-proof features are needed by power users who require such features.
Provided you want the most powerful and feature-rich iPhone that has ever been produced, the iPhone 17 Pro Max fits the checklist.
Final Thoughts:
The 2TB version of the iPhone 17 Pro Max has reached the next level by Apple. It is not only about storage, the phone is a blend of state-of-the-art hardware, software power and sleek design to bring a next-generation experience to the smartphone.
But it comes at a premium. It is not affordable to everyone with the highest model costing 2,29,900. Nevertheless, in case you require a gadget that is also a creative atelier, a productivity station, as well as an entertainment powerhouse, then the iPhone 17 Pro Max can be well worth your money.