Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,288 mAh | 5,567 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 206 g | 240 g |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Sep 2026 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 18 Pro is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is ahead on battery, screen size.
Display
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (120Hz), Always-On display, HDR, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch | LTPO+ Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion technology, Dolby Vision, Always-On display |
| Size | 6.3 inches (diagonal) | 6.9 inches |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 pixels, 460 ppi | 1320 x 2868 pixels (approx. 460 ppi density) |
| Brightness | 1000 nits max typical, 1600 nits peak HDR, 3000 nits peak outdoor | Up to 3000 nits peak HDR brightness |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield (latest generation) | — |
| Features | Smaller Dynamic Island | — |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|
| OS | iOS 27 | iOS 27 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2nm process) | Apple A20 Pro (2nm process) |
| CPU | — | Hexa-core |
| GPU | — | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X | 12GB |
| Internal Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB (expected configurations) |
| Card Slot | No | — |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|
| Configuration | Triple | — |
| Lenses | 48MP Main (with variable aperture), 48MP Ultra Wide, 48MP Telephoto | — |
| Features | Second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP), ProRes video recording, Cinematic mode, Action mode | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Triple | — | 48 MP, (wide), variable aperture (rumored), dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP, (ultrawide), dual pixel PDAF; 48 MP, (telephoto), 5x optical zoom, OIS, dual pixel PDAF |
| Video | — | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), stereo sound rec. |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|
| Resolution | 12MP | — |
| Features | TrueDepth camera, Autofocus, Cinematic mode | HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps) |
| Single | — | 24 MP, (wide), PDAF |
| Video | — | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion 5567 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | Approximately 4288 mAh (rumored) | — |
| Charging | Fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging, Qi2 wireless charging | Wired, PD3.2, 25W (advertised 50% in 30 min); 15W MagSafe wireless; 7.5W Qi wireless |
| Life | Longer battery life | — |
Body
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|
| Dimensions | Approximately 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.34 in) | Not officially confirmed, but renders suggest a large form factor |
| Weight | Approximately 206 g (7.27 oz) | Approximately 240g |
| Build | Titanium frame, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back | Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) or Dual eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual eSIM) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) | — |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes, with reader mode | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB Type-C (likely USB 3.2 Gen 2) |
| Positioning | — | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 9 | September 9, 2026 |
| Status | Expected. On sale September 18, 2026. | Available September 18, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 4,288 mAh for the Apple iPhone 18 Pro versus 5,567 mAh for the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 206 g for the Apple iPhone 18 Pro versus 240 g for the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Is the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 9/10 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 9/10.
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