Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Battery capacity (4,823 mAh)
WinsCharging
iPhone 18 Pro
Wired charging speed (60W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 17 Pro Max
AnTuTu benchmark (2,600,583 pts)
WinsDisplay
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
iPhone 18 Pro
Total weight (211g)
WinsValue
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (6.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 6.3" | |
| 1,320 × 2,868 | 1,206 × 2,622 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 4x | 4x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A20 Pro (2nm) | |
| 2,600,583 | — | |
| 3,891 | 4,719 | |
| 45,657 | 64,915 | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 2048 GB | 2048 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,823 mAh | 4,056 mAh | |
| 40W | 60W | |
| 25W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 233g | 211g | |
| 8.8mm | 8.8mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Ultra Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Highest resolution main camera.