Accessories Premium Choice $$$$
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple
The phone everything else here orbits. It is my camera for Continuity Camera demos, my hotspot on the road, the screen the MagSafe stands hold, and the device half this list pairs to. A 256GB Pro Max in Deep Blue handles a full day of calls, photos, and demos without me thinking about the battery.
9.0/10 Tested May 2026
What works
- The hub the rest of the kit pairs to: AirPods, MagSafe stands, Continuity Camera
- Pro camera doubles as my webcam through the Stouchi mount
- All-day battery through back-to-back calls, photos, and demos
The trade-offs
- Expensive, especially at the Pro Max size
- Big in the hand and the pocket
Discussion
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