A new iPhone is coming. Should you upgrade?

As Apple gears up for its September 9 'Awe Dropping' event, we pit the iPhone 17 Pro Max's rumoured features against the iPhone 16 Pro Max

- Husain Rizvi

Apple's 'Awe Dropping' event on September 9 is one of the most anticipated dates on the tech calendar. This year, all eyes are on the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max, which is expected to bring meaningful changes over last year's iPhone 16 Pro Max. But the big question for iPhone owners is simple: Is it worth upgrading this time around? Let's compare the iPhone 16 Pro Max with the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max's rumoured features, which should help answer that question.

Design and display

The iPhone 16 Pro Max impressed with its titanium build, giving it both strength and a premium feel while keeping the phone relatively light. It also introduced Apple's biggest display yet at 6.9 inches, complete with the smooth ProMotion screen and Always-On functionality.

With the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple is said to be shifting to a new aluminum-and-glass design. It may be slightly thicker, but reports suggest the screen will be coated with a new anti-reflective layer, making it more resistant to scratches and easier to view in bright sunlight. A redesigned rectangular, pill-shaped camera bar on the back could also give the phone a fresh identity.

Performance