Currently, there is no detailed information available about the iPhone 17 Pro Max's camera specifications or performance, including its dynamic range. However, we can compare the dynamic range capabilities of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Pixel 9 Pro XL, which might provide some insights into what to expect from future models.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is praised for its wide dynamic range across various zoom levels, offering natural detail preservation in both bright and dark areas while controlling artifacts effectively[1]. This suggests that Apple has made significant improvements in HDR processing, which contributes to its excellent dynamic range performance.
On the other hand, the Pixel 9 Pro XL also boasts a very wide dynamic range, which is particularly notable in portrait and landscape shots[5]. However, while it excels in maintaining detail at longer tele zooms, it may struggle with detail consistency at shorter tele zoom levels, especially in low light conditions[5].
In a comparison between the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Pixel 9 Pro XL, the iPhone generally has an advantage in dynamic range, especially at the 5x zoom level[3]. However, the Pixel's ultrawide camera shows a stronger dynamic range performance, producing better exposures and brighter shadows[3].
Given these trends, it's likely that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will continue to improve upon the dynamic range performance of its predecessors, potentially offering even better detail preservation and contrast management. However, without specific details on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, this remains speculative.
Citations:
[1] https://www.dxomark.com/apple-iphone-16-pro-max-camera-test/
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1flk1ia/indepth_analysis_of_the_9_pro_camera_at_various/
[3] https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_16_pro_max_vs_pixel_9_pro_xl_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-64952.php
[4] https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/1hy3a0y/iphone_17_pro_main_camera_sensor_smaller_than/
[5] https://www.dxomark.com/google-pixel-9-pro-xl-camera-test/
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3IbyYOhc_w
[7] https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2025/03/11/apple-iphone-17-pro-max-design-new-leak-hints-at-major-upgrade/
[8] https://www.thefilmalliance.com/blog/google-pixel-9-pro-vs-fuji-x-m5-my-quest-for-the-perfect-camera