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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Specification |  Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max12GB RAM · 2TB storage |  Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max12GB RAM · 2TB storage |
|---|---|---|
| Basic details | ||
| Model number / SKU | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525 |
| Device type | Mobile phone | Mobile phone |
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Release date | 2026, September 09 | 2025, September 05 |
| Size and build | ||
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 249 g (8.78 oz) | 233 g (8.22 oz) |
| Available colours | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue |
| Processor & generation | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| RAM & storage | ||
| Storage capacity | 2TB | 2TB |
| RAM capacity | 12GB | 12GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) | 48 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS |
| Front camera | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Battery and power | ||
| Battery capacity | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model | Li-Ion 4832 mAh - Nano SIM model Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Connections | ||
| Connector | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| SIM support | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; China) | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Catalogue price guide | ||
| Catalogue price guide | No current retail quotePublished price guidance; current prices may vary. | No current retail quotePublished price guidance; current prices may vary. |
| Catalogue price guide | Insufficient price or launch-year evidencePublished price guidance; current prices may vary. | Insufficient price or launch-year evidencePublished price guidance; current prices may vary. |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | iOS 27 | iOS 26 |
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