Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Battery capacity (5,391 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
iPhone 18 Pro Max
AnTuTu benchmark (2,331,417 pts)
WinsDisplay
iPhone Duo
Screen size (7.6")
WinsWeight
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Total weight (240g)
WinsValue
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone Duo |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 7.6" | |
| 1,320 × 2,868 | 1,878 × 2,670 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Triple | Dual | |
| 4x | — | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), 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 A20 Pro | |
| 2,331,417 | — | |
| 4,725 | — | |
| 64,915 | — | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 2048 GB | 2048 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,391 mAh | 4,883 mAh | |
| 60W | 60W | |
| 25W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 240g | 254g | |
| 9mm | 5.2mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2) (folded), titanium frame & hindge (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield) | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
It delivers the best performance and battery life for five hundred dollars less than the alternative.
Luxury niche choice
Apple iPhone Duo
This device is intended for those seeking a unique aesthetic despite the higher price and smaller battery.