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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
PROS
- Faster 2nm A20 Pro chip and GPU
- New in-house C2 modem
- Variable-aperture main camera
- Largest display and battery in the lineup
CONS
- $100 price increase over last year
- No standard iPhone 18 this fall
- RAM may not have increased
- Heaviest, largest iPhone to carry
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Summary
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max smartphone was announced on September 9th, 2026. It features a 120Hz refresh rate and a 6.90-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 1320×2868 pixels. It comes with 12GB of RAM. The phone runs iOS 27 and is powered by a 5391mAh non-removable battery. The phone supports 25W wireless charging.
Regarding the cameras, the iPhone 18 Pro Max on the rear packs a triple camera setup featuring a 48MP primary camera, a 48MP (f/2.8, periscope telephoto) camera, and a 48MP (f/2.2, ultra-wide-angle) camera. It features a single front camera setup for selfies, equipped with a 18MP sensor with an f/1.9 aperture.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is based on iOS 27 and comes in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options. It is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and eSIM cards. It measures 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.8mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 249.0 grams. It was launched in four colors: Black, Silver, Glacier, and Burgundy. The phone features an IP68 rating for protection against dust and water.
The phone’s connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, 3G, 4G, and 5G with active 4G on both SIM cards. The phone’s sensors include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 106 - A3717 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3473 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71, 106 - A3716 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 106 - A3718 |
| 5G Bands |
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3717 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3473 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3716 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3718 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Launch
| Announced | 2026, September 09 |
| Status | Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, September 18 |
Body
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 249 g (8.78 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) |
| SIM |
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; China) |
| Extra | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
Display
| Display Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm² (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 |
| Extra Features | Anti-reflective coating |
Software
| OS OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | iOS 27 |
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Hexa-core (2x4.93 GHz + 4x GHz) |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) |
Memory
| Expandable | No |
| Internal Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM |
| Extra | NVMe |
Camera
| Rear Triple |
48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Features |
Rear: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular video Front: HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 |
| Rear Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Front camera |
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Front Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Connectivity
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | YES (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | Yes |
| Infrared port | |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
Features
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Sound |
Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack: No |
| Messaging | iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email |
| Browser Web Browser => a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages. | HTML5 (Safari) |
| Games | Built-in + Downloadable |
| Touch Screen | |
| Extra |
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
Battery
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Market-dependent versions: |
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. |
Li-Ion 5391 mAh, non-removable - Nano SIM model Li-Ion 5567 mAh, non-removable - eSIM only model* |
| Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. |
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired * eSIM only model battery capacity is officially unconfirmed |
MORE
| Colors | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy |
| Models | A3717, A3473, A3716, A3718 |
| Launch Price | $1,299 / £1,299 / €1,599 / ₹179,900 |
Disclaimer
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FAQ
1. When does the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max release?
Apple announced it on September 9, 2026, with pre-orders opening on September 12 and retail availability starting September 18, 2026.
2. How much does the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max cost?
It starts at $1,299 for 256GB, a $100 increase over the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
3. Does the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max have a 144Hz display?
No. It has a ProMotion display with an adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz, not 144Hz.
4. What chip powers the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
It uses the A20 Pro chip, built on a 2nm process.
5. What is the maximum storage on the iPhone 18 Pro Max?
It’s available with up to 2TB of storage, priced at $2,499.
6. Does the iPhone 18 Pro Max use a Qualcomm modem?
No, it uses Apple’s own new C2 cellular modem, replacing the Qualcomm modem used in previous Pro Max models.
7. How is the iPhone 18 Pro Max different from the standard iPhone 18 Pro?
It has a larger 6.9-inch display and a bigger battery, while sharing the same chip, modem, and camera system.
