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 18 Pro Max
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
iPhone 18 Pro
Total weight (211g)
WinsValue
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 18 Pro | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.3" | 6.9" | |
| 1,206 × 2,622 | 1,320 × 2,868 | |
| 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 A20 Pro (2nm) | Apple A20 Pro (2nm) | |
| — | 2,331,417 | |
| 4,719 | 4,725 | |
| 64,915 | 64,915 | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 2048 GB | 2048 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,056 mAh | 5,391 mAh | |
| 60W | 60W | |
| 25W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 211g | 240g | |
| 8.8mm | 9mm | |
| 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 | |
| Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best compact design
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Its lighter 211g frame makes it much easier to handle for those preferring a smaller device.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
It delivers a massive 5391mAh battery and top-tier performance for a lower price than the Pro.