Welcome back to the series about the newest iPhone model in Manh Hao Podcast.

We’ve already explored how the iPhone 17 is pushing prices higher, and how many of its “new” features have long existed on Android. But today, let’s talk about what truly sets the ⁠iPhone 17 Pro Max⁠ apart: its brain, the A19 Pro chip.

The chip is the heart of every iPhone — powering not just apps, but also photos, video, gaming, and battery life. And this year, Apple’s A19 Pro is more than just faster. It’s smarter, cooler, and designed for the future.

Built on a 3-nanometer process, the A19 Pro comes with a 6-core CPU, a 6-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. That means the iPhone 17 Pro Max isn’t just handling day-to-day tasks smoothly — it’s pushing into professional territory.

Let’s start with video and imaging. The A19 Pro lets you shoot 4K Dolby Vision at 120 frames per second, capture in ProRes RAW, and even record straight to external drives. Thanks to the new Neural Engine, color, exposure, and sharpness are optimized in real time, so creators can trust the iPhone for serious production work.

Then there’s gaming. Paired with Apple’s new vapor chamber cooling system, the GPU holds frame rates steady even in demanding titles like Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile. No overheating, no sudden frame drops — just console-like performance on a phone.

Compared to last year’s A18 Pro, the gains aren’t only in raw power. The A19 Pro is built for sustained performance. Apple says it can stay stable over 40% longer under heavy workloads. That’s a big deal for both gamers and content creators.

And what about battery life? Surprisingly, it’s better, not worse. Apple combines a larger 5,088 mAh battery with the A19 Pro’s energy efficiency, giving you up to 37 hours of video playback. Plus, faster 40W USB-C charging and support for MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging keep downtime short.

So, is the A19 Pro the biggest leap forward in Apple’s chip history? Not exactly. But it’s a careful step — one that balances power, efficiency, and heat management. It’s Apple telling us that the iPhone is no longer just a phone. It’s a camera, a gaming console, a workstation — and it needs a chip that can do it all.

The question is: do you need all that power, or is it Apple over-engineering for bragging rights?

That’s it for today’s episode. In the next one, we’ll look ahead — at what Apple’s 20-year anniversary iPhone might bring, and whether it could rival the game-changing iPhone X moment from 2017. ⁠Click here⁠ if you want to check out more information about how to get early order for this iPhone!