iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB vs GoPro MAX — Waterproof 360 + Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen Spherical 5.6K30 HD Video 16.6MP 360 Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization
Side-by-side comparison based on Reddit community data

#2 in Action Cameras
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
$39.99
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +Upgrades in the wide and tele are really tantalizing
- +Can shoot open gate + log
- +Compares to high-end cameras (zve1/fx3)
- +Has 3 lenses
“I got the 17 pro not even knowing u can shoot open gate + log. Tried it out and was blown away to how it compares to my zve1/fx3… this things got 3 lenses”

#10 in Action Cameras
GoPro
GoPro MAX — Waterproof 360 + Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen Spherical 5.6K30 HD Video 16.6MP 360 Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization
$344.99
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +Better tool (implied versatility)
- +360 reframing capability
Cons
- -Reframing requires effort/workflow adjustment
“Don't have a Max yet, but will install the plugin in anticipation of what's to come!”