This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 18 Pro smartphones.
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max features a larger 6.9-inch display and 5,391mAh battery.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro features a more compact 6.3-inch display and 4,056mAh battery. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
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★★★★★ 4.4/5 stars (5)
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.9-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1320 x 2868 Pixels 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield 2, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1000nits typical brightness, 1600nits HBM, 3000nits peak, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Anti-reflective coating and Dynamic Island | 6.3-inch ~ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1206 x 2622 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield 2, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1000nits typical brightness, 1600nits HBM, 3000nits peak, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Anti-reflective coating and Dynamic Island |
| Size | 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.75 mm | 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 249 g | 211 g |
| Build | Glass front, Glass + Aluminum back, Aluminum frame | Glass front; Glass + Aluminum back; Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 dust & water resistance | IP68 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy |
| Our pick: |
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a larger and sharper display. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa Core CPU 2x Super Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
Hexa Core CPU 2x Super Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
| GPU | Apple 7-core GPU | Apple 7-core GPU |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB or 2TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB or 2TB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | iOS27 | iOS27 |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable performance specs. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.48~4.0 Variable Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS) 48MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus, 120˚ FoV) 48MP Periscope Telephoto (f/2.8 Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS, 4x Optical zoom) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@120fps video recording, ProRes, HDR (10-bit & Dolby Vision), EIS/OIS video stabilization LiDAR scanner (TOF 3D) |
Triple Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.6~4.0 Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS) 48MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 aperture, Autofocus, 120˚ FoV) 48MP Periscope Telephoto (f/2.8 aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS, 4x Optical zoom) -Dual LED Flash -Up to 4K@120fps video recording, ProRes, HDR (10-bit & Dolby Vision), EIS/OIS video stabilization LiDAR scanner (TOF 3D) |
| Front Camera |
18 Megapixels (Square-shaped sensor, f/1.9 aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording, EIS video stabilization |
18 Megapixels (Square-shaped sensor, f/1.9 aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording, ProRes, EIS video stabilization |
| Our pick: |
Tie
The two phones have closely matched camera systems. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max offers a wider-aperture main camera, while Apple iPhone 18 Pro has ProRes recording on the front camera. Actual camera quality may still differ due to image processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Infrared | No | |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer similar connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes, USB 3 with DisplayPort | Yes, USB 3 with DisplayPort |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Dolby ATMOS, Stereo Speakers | Dolby ATMOS, Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultrawide Band (UWB) Gen 2 |
Face Recognition Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultrawide Band (UWB) Gen 2 |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5391 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 4056 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging |
Fast charging (50% in 15 minutes with 60W charger or higher) MagSafe wireless charging (50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher) |
Fast charging (50% in 15 minutes with 60W charger or higher) MagSafe wireless charging (50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher) |
| Our pick: |
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱99,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱115,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines ₱147,990.00 - Official price of 1TB version in the Philippines |
₱94,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱110,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines ₱142,990.00 - Official price of 1TB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | September 10, 2026 | September 10, 2026 |
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