Epic 2025 Flagship Showdown: iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Design and Build Quality Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max in the new Cosmic Orange finish, showcasing its redesigned aluminum unibody and enlarged camera plateau. The chassis is machined from a lightweight 7000‑series aluminum alloy, which Apple chose for its high strength, lower weight, and excellent thermal conductivity. This is a notable shift from the steel frames of past Pro models – the 17 Pro Max is slightly thicker now (8.75 mm) but actually lighter at ~206 g, making it more comfortable to hold than its predecessor phonearena.com. The back is mostly metal now, except for a smaller matte glass window for the wireless charging coil, and notably