Refurbished Tech Buying Guides UK » iPhone 17 Pro Max

The iPhone 18 Pro Max brings A20 Pro, variable aperture, longer battery life, faster charging and Siri AI — but the iPhone 17 Pro Max already offers the same 6.9-inch ProMotion display, 48MP triple-camera setup and premium flagship experience. Here’s which offers better value in 2026.

Apple has created a completely new choice for premium iPhone buyers. The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable iPhone, opening into a huge 7.6-inch display while folding down to a compact 5.4-inch outer screen. The iPhone 18 Pro Max, meanwhile, follows the traditional flagship iPhone formula: a large 6.9-inch display, Apple's most advanced Pro camera system, excellent battery life and no folding hinge to...

Updated August 2026 Choosing between the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro Max is more complicated than simply buying the newer phone. Both are premium 6.9-inch Pro iPhones with ProMotion displays, powerful Apple silicon, advanced cameras, Apple Intelligence support and excellent battery life. The important question for UK buyers is whether the upgrades on the iPhone 17 Pro Max are worth paying...