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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or iPhone 16 Pro Max: Should you wait or buy now?

With iPhone 17 Pro Max leaks hinting at major design and performance upgrades, buyers are left wondering: wait for the next flagship or grab iPhone 16 Pro Max at a discount now?

May 20, 2025 / 16:20 IST
iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumoured to arrive later this year. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will – undoubtedly – be the most powerful and feature-rich iPhone. That said, the phone will also come with a new processor, updated camera, display and a big design change, as per several leaks and rumours.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is on sale right now and is also discounted on Amazon and Flipkart. So, with just a couple of months left for the launch, Should you wait for the iPhone 17 Pro Max or buy the iPhone 16 Pro Max right now and get over with it? Let’s understand.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: What’s expected
Apple iPhone 17 lineup, including the iPhone 17 Pro Max, is speculated to come with big and small changes. The big one is going to be the design of the phone. Rumours suggest that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a camera housing – similar to Pixel phones. Now, the render images have already surfaced, and the phone looks and feels fresh.

Now, there will be some obvious upgrades. For instance, there will be a processor upgrade – A19 Pro (or whatever Apple will call it.) It is also expected to get improved camera performance and updated AI features.

Let’s talk value here. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will be the latest model and will be priced similarly or slightly more compared to the outgoing model.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and discounts
The key here is to understand what you want from the phone. If you like the render and want new and upgraded model, then you can wait for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. However, the iPhone 16 Pro Max – the current flagship model offers a balanced

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first published: May 20, 2025 04:19 pm

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