The upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a significantly upgraded Telephoto camera, according to a post this week from Instant Digital, an

The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max take smartphone photography to new heights with significant camera upgrades. These enhancements cater to both casual users and professional content creators, offering unparalleled versatility and quality. Key improvements include:

The rumoured schedule is based on analysis of Apple’s historical release patterns and information from sources such as Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and Forbes.

The larger iPhone Pro upgrade wasn't really on my radar -- until I started looking into what might be coming next month.

Pricing and availability are critical factors to consider when deciding between these two models. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumored to come with a modest price increase of approximately $50 compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Additionally, early adopters may face limited stock during the initial release, which could delay access to the device.

I've always wanted to be one of those people who upgrades their phone every year, but let's be real-dropping over $1,100 on a new iPhone just isn't in the cards for me (or my bank account). That's why I did a double-take when I spotted this deal: a refurbished iPhone 15 Pro Max with 256GB of storage in Black Titanium for $769.

If you’ve been waiting to upgrade, this is one of the biggest official discounts on the iPhone 16 series since launch.

There's still time before we can crown a winner in this iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra debate, but all the rumors hint that Apple could come out on top.