A Day with the iPhone 17 Pro Max Unlocked: Built for People Who Never Put Their Phone Down
Morning commute. You unplug at 7 a.m. and stop thinking about charge levels. Apple rates the Pro Max at up to 37 hours of video playback. That's the longest in the iPhone 17 range, and enough for most people to skip the midday top-up entirely.
Lunch outside. Checking maps or messages in bright sunshine is where many phones struggle. The 6.9-inch display reaches up to 3,000 nits outdoors, so the screen stays readable even at a sunny café table.
Evening plans. Filming a gig or your kid's football match? The triple 48 MP camera system gets you close to the action. Its telephoto reaches up to 8x optical-quality zoom, and the A19 Pro chip with vapour-chamber cooling keeps everything smooth during long recordings.
Running low late at night? A 40 W charger gets you back to 50% in about 20 minutes.
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro: Is Bigger Better for You?
Both phones share the same chip, cameras and design. So the real question is size. The Pro Max weighs 231 g against the Pro's 204 g, and its bigger screen makes it a two-handed phone for most people. In return, you get more room for video, reading and multitasking, plus around six extra hours of video playback. If your phone doubles as your laptop on the go, the Max is worth it. If you mostly want a phone that disappears into a pocket, go for the Pro.
Storage: From 256 GB All the Way to 2 TB
The Pro Max is the only iPhone 17 model offered with 2 TB. For most buyers, 256 GB is fine. If you shoot a lot of 4K video, 512 GB gives you breathing room. The 1 TB and 2 TB models are aimed at creators and anyone who'd rather keep a lifetime of photos on the phone than pay for extra cloud storage.
Unlocked, SIM-Free and Ready for Any Network
Every iPhone 17 Pro Max from HandySwap comes without a contract or network lock. Pop in your current SIM, switch to a cheaper SIM-only plan, or use a local SIM on holiday. It's your phone from day one, with no strings attached.
Why Now Is a Smart Time to Buy
With the iPhone 18 Pro Max on the market, last year's flagship has become the better-value choice. Trade in your current phone through HandySwap, and its value goes straight towards your new Pro Max. Every order also includes a 24-month warranty, 60-day returns and support from real people, day or night.
iPhone 17 Pro Max FAQs
Can I use the iPhone 17 Pro Max with one hand? For quick taps, yes. With a 6.9-inch screen, though, most people use it with two hands for typing and browsing.
Which colour should I choose? There are three: Silver, Deep Blue and Cosmic Orange. Orange is the standout shade of this generation, while Silver and Deep Blue are more understated.
Is 256 GB enough on the Pro Max? For photos, apps and streaming, yes. If you record a lot of 4K video, step up to 512 GB or more, since storage can't be expanded later.
Is the iPhone 17 Pro Max brand new? Yes. HandySwap only sells new phones, never used or refurbished ones.
Can I return it if it's too big for me? Yes. You have 60 days to send it back.