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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Review: A Skinny Powerhouse for 2026?

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The thinnest Pro ever meets a monster chip, but is it actually better for your pockets?

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Yes, for professionals who need the A19 Pro's processing power. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max bridges the gap between a smartphone and a dedicated vlogging camera more effectively than any previous model.

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Surprisingly, no. During a 30-minute 4K recording session, the back got warm but never throttled the frame rate, likely thanks to the new ceramic cooling layers.

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Even with the thinner body, I easily cleared 7 hours of screen-on time. It seems Apple optimized the display efficiency to make up for any lost battery volume.

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The thinnest Pro ever meets a monster chip, but is it actually better for your pockets? I spent the last three weeks trekking through the rainy, overcast streets of Seattle with th…

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