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18 Pro Max
Released September 18, 202612GB + 256GB / 5GKES 168,200
12GB + 512GB / 5GKES 194,100
12GB + 1TB / 5GKES 245,900
12GB + 2TB / 5GKES 323,600
Display | 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, 2868 × 1320 resolution at 460ppi, ProMotion adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz, Always-On display, redesigned Dynamic Island, HDR, True Tone, P3 wide colour and anti-reflective coating |
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Processor | Apple A20 Pro manufactured on a 2nm process, with a 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, hardware-accelerated ray tracing and Dual 16-core Neural Engine |
Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB or 2TB internal storage with no memory-card expansion |
Brightness | 1000 nits typical brightness, 1600 nits peak HDR brightness, 3000 nits peak outdoor brightness and 1-nit minimum brightness |
Colors | Black, Silver, Glacier and Burgundy |
Camera | 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4.0 aperture, sensor-shift OIS and 2x optical-quality mode; 48MP f/2.2 Fusion Ultra Wide with 120-degree field of view and macro; 48MP f/2.8 Fusion Telephoto with 4x optical zoom, 8x optical-quality zoom and 3D sensor-shift OIS; 18MP f/1.9 autofocus Center Stage front camera |
Video | Rear-camera recording up to 4K Dolby Vision at 120fps, Cinematic mode up to 4K 60fps, ProRes and ProRes RAW up to 4K 120fps with external recording, Apple Log 2, genlock, 4K Dolby Vision time-lapse, Action mode, macro video, spatial video and Dual Capture; front camera records up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60fps |
Battery | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery exceeding 20Wh, offering up to 30 hours of typical use, 45 hours of video playback or 40 hours of streamed video playback |
Charging | Fast charging up to 50% in around 15 minutes using a compatible 60W-capable AVS power adapter; approximately seven hours of video playback from five minutes of wired charging; MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W |
Audio | Built-in stereo speakers with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos playback, four studio-quality microphones, wind-noise reduction and Audio Mix; no 3.5mm headphone jack |
Connectivity | 5G sub-6GHz and mmWave support depending on region, Gigabit LTE, Apple N1 wireless chip, Wi-Fi 7 with 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 6, Thread, second-generation Ultra Wideband, NFC, Apple C2 cellular modem, dual-frequency GPS, satellite services and USB-C with USB 3 speeds up to 10Gbps |
Durability | IP68-rated water resistance to a maximum depth of 6 metres for up to 30 minutes, aluminum unibody construction, Ceramic Shield 2 front and Ceramic Shield back |
Biometrics | Face ID enabled by the TrueDepth system in the Center Stage front camera |
Software | iOS 27 with Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, Visual Intelligence, Spatial Reframing, enhanced Clean Up, Photographic Styles 3, Smart Focus Tracking, Pro camera controls, Dynamic Island, Action button and Camera Control |
In the Box | iPhone 18 Pro Max with iOS 27, 1-metre USB-C charging cable and documentation; power adapter and EarPods are not included |
Video Review
Summary
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is Apple’s largest and most capable conventional flagship for 2026. It combines the powerful A20 Pro processor with a 6.9-inch 120Hz OLED display, three 48MP rear cameras and the longest battery life in the iPhone lineup. Its variable-aperture main camera, professional video capabilities and storage options extending to 2TB make it particularly suitable for photographers, filmmakers, gamers and demanding Apple users.
Key Advantages
- Outstanding battery life with up to 45 hours of video playback
- Large and bright 6.9-inch 120Hz Super Retina XDR OLED display
- Extremely powerful 2nm Apple A20 Pro processor
- Next-generation vapor-chamber cooling improves sustained performance
- All three rear cameras use 48MP sensors
- Variable-aperture main camera provides greater control over light and depth of field
- Excellent low-light photography and video performance
- Up to 8x optical-quality zoom and a 16x optical-quality zoom range
- Professional video features including ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 and genlock
- Fast wired charging reaches approximately 50% in 15 minutes
- Durable Ceramic Shield construction and IP68 water resistance
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, 5G and USB 3 connectivity
- Apple Intelligence and the new Siri AI
- Generous storage options extending up to 2TB
- Excellent option for gaming, filmmaking and media consumption
Critical Limitations
- Extremely expensive launch price
- Very large body is difficult to use comfortably with one hand
- Heavy at 249g
- Power adapter must be purchased separately
- No expandable storage
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- Does not offer fingerprint authentication
- Physical SIM support varies by region, with some models using eSIM only
- Satellite services are limited to supported countries and carriers
- Siri AI is initially rolling out in beta and primarily in English
- 25W wireless charging is slower than some competing flagship phones
- Apple does not officially disclose RAM capacity or battery capacity in mAh
Recommended For
- Users who want the longest battery life available in an iPhone
- Professional and enthusiast mobile photographers
- Video creators who use ProRes, Apple Log or external recording
- Buyers who prefer a very large display
- Mobile gamers who need strong sustained performance
- People already invested in Apple products and services
- Users who consume large amounts of video and other media
- Professionals who need up to 2TB of internal storage
- Users who need fast 5G, Wi-Fi 7 and USB 3 connectivity
Not Recommended For
- Budget-conscious smartphone buyers
- Users who want a compact or lightweight phone
- People who regularly operate their phone with one hand
- Users who need expandable storage
- Buyers who require a physical headphone jack
- Users who prefer fingerprint authentication
- People who need a charging adapter included in the box
- Buyers who want the fastest available wireless charging
- Users who prefer Android customization and app flexibility
- Existing iPhone 17 Pro Max owners who do not need the camera, battery or performance improvements
