iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro
Verified 2026-10-04
A factual specification comparison between the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the iPhone 18 Pro.
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Apple · SmartphoneiPhone 18 Pro Max
- Status
- Released
- Verification
- Verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-10-04
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Apple · SmartphoneiPhone 18 Pro
- Status
- Released · 2026-09-12
- Announced
- Announced 2026-09-09
- Verification
- Verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-10-03
Key differences
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro
Design & Build
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance (differs) | IP68 (6 meters up to 30 minutes) | IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 |
| Weight (differs) | 249 g | 211 g |
| Dimensions (differs) | 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.75 mm | 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display (differs) | 6.9-inch OLED, 2868x1320 at 460 ppi | 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion up to 120Hz, Always-On, HDR display, True Tone, Wide color (P3) |
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset (differs) | A20 Pro chip (6-core CPU, 7-core GPU) | Apple A20 Pro: 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, 16-core Neural Engine |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video playback (differs) | Up to 45 hours (standard), up to 40 hours (streamed) | Up to 36 hours (up to 33 hours streamed) |
Camera
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Rear cameras (differs) | Main 48MP, ƒ/1.48–ƒ/4; Ultra Wide 48MP, ƒ/2.2; Telephoto 48MP, ƒ/2.8 | Main (Fusion) 48MP, ƒ/1.48–ƒ/4; Ultra Wide (Fusion) 48MP, ƒ/2.2; Telephoto (Fusion, 4x) 48MP, ƒ/2.8 |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system at launch (differs) | iOS 26 | iOS 27 |
These are specifications where both devices have a confirmed value and the values differ. A difference is not a judgement that either device is better.
Full specifications
differs · Not disclosed: not published by the manufacturer · —: not recorded
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro
Design & Build
3 differences
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance (differs) | IP68 (6 meters up to 30 minutes) | IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy · same on both | |
| Weight (differs) | 249 g | 211 g |
| Dimensions (differs) | 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.75 mm | 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm |
| Build materials | Not recorded | Aluminum unibody, Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back |
Display
1 difference
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display (differs) | 6.9-inch OLED, 2868x1320 at 460 ppi | 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion up to 120Hz, Always-On, HDR display, True Tone, Wide color (P3) |
| Peak brightness (nits) | Not recorded | 3000 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | Not recorded | 120 |
| Resolution | Not recorded | 2622x1206 at 460 ppi |
| HDR support | Not recorded | HDR display |
Performance
1 difference
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset model name | Not recorded | A20 Pro |
| Chipset (differs) | A20 Pro chip (6-core CPU, 7-core GPU) | Apple A20 Pro: 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, 16-core Neural Engine |
Memory & Storage
No differences
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB · same on both | |
Battery & Charging
1 difference
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging | Not recorded | USB-C, fast charging supported |
| Video playback (differs) | Up to 45 hours (standard), up to 40 hours (streamed) | Up to 36 hours (up to 33 hours streamed) |
| Wireless charging | Not recorded | MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W; Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W |
Camera
1 difference
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Rear cameras (differs) | Main 48MP, ƒ/1.48–ƒ/4; Ultra Wide 48MP, ƒ/2.2; Telephoto 48MP, ƒ/2.8 | Main (Fusion) 48MP, ƒ/1.48–ƒ/4; Ultra Wide (Fusion) 48MP, ƒ/2.2; Telephoto (Fusion, 4x) 48MP, ƒ/2.8 |
| Front cameras | Center Stage 18MP, ƒ/1.9 · same on both | |
| Video recording | Not recorded | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps (Fusion Main), ProRes, Cinematic mode up to 4K60, Action mode up to 2.8K60, Spatial video at 1080p30 |
Connectivity
No differences
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Not recorded | Bluetooth 6 |
| SIM | Not recorded | Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; not compatible with physical SIM cards) |
| Wi-Fi | Not recorded | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO |
| NFC | Not recorded | Yes |
| Cellular technology | Not recorded | 5G NR (sub-6GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE |
| Positioning | Not recorded | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC), digital compass |
| USB | Not recorded | USB-C with USB 3 support (up to 10Gb/s), DisplayPort |
Software
1 difference
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system at launch (differs) | iOS 26 | iOS 27 |
Security & Sensors
No differences
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Biometric authentication | Not recorded | Face ID (TrueDepth via Center Stage front camera) |
Terms used on this page (9)
- ppi
- Pixels per inch: how densely pixels are packed on the screen.
- Nits
- A unit of screen brightness (candela per square metre). Typical, HDR and outdoor peak figures are measured under different conditions.
- Refresh rate (Hz)
- How many times per second the display can redraw the image.
- IP rating
- Ingress protection under IEC 60529: the first digit rates dust protection, the second water protection, each under the manufacturer's stated test conditions.
- eSIM
- A SIM built into the device and activated digitally instead of a physical card.
- Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7
- Wi-Fi 6E adds the 6 GHz band to Wi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) adds wider channels and multi-link operation. Real speeds depend on the router and network.
- Aperture (ƒ-number)
- A lower ƒ-number means a wider lens opening that lets in more light.
- OLED
- A display whose pixels emit their own light, so black areas can be fully dark; LCDs use a separate backlight.
- Qi2 / MagSafe
- Wireless charging standards with magnetic alignment; the quoted wattage is the maximum with a compatible charger.
Sources & verification
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Verified 2026-10-04- Apple Inc.Manufacturer specificationsTier 1
iPhone 18 Pro
Verified 2026-10-03- Apple Inc.Manufacturer specificationsTier 1
- Apple Inc.Manufacturer newsroomTier 1
Tier 1 sources are the manufacturer's own product pages, technical specification sheets, or support documentation. Tier 2 sources are reputable independent technical references, used only for facts that couldn't be confirmed from official documentation.