Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Battery capacity (5,391 mAh)
WinsCharging
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Wired charging speed (60W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 18 Pro Max
AnTuTu benchmark (2,331,417 pts)
WinsDisplay
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
iPhone Air
Total weight (165g)
WinsValue
iPhone Air
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 6.5" | |
| 1,320 × 2,868 | 1,260 × 2,736 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Triple | Single | |
| 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 A20 Pro (2nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | |
| 2,331,417 | — | |
| 4,725 | — | |
| 64,915 | — | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,391 mAh | 3,149 mAh | |
| 60W | 20W | |
| 25W | Yes | |
Build | ||
| 240g | 165g | |
| 9mm | 5.6mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), 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 performance flagship
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
It features the advanced 2nm A20 Pro chip and a massive battery for peak endurance.
Lightweight budget option
Apple iPhone Air
This model is ideal for those prioritizing a highly portable 165g design at a lower price.