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iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

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Comparing 2 phones
iPhone 18 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro9.0Excellent
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iPhone 18 Pro Max
iPhone 18 Pro Max9.1Excellent· Top score
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The short verdict

iPhone 18 Pro Max edges it on score

The iPhone 18 Pro Max leads overall; pick the iPhone 18 Pro if its strengths below matter more to you.

iPhone 18 Pro
9.0
iPhone 18 Pro Max
9.1
Choose the iPhone 18 Pro if
  • iOS buyers upgrading from iPhone 15 Pro or older who want the newest Pro cameras and chip generation.
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Choose the iPhone 18 Pro Max if
  • Buyers who prioritize screen size and battery life and already live in the Apple ecosystem.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theiPhone 18 Pro2 wins
−0.6"Easier one-handed use6.3" vs 6.9"
−$80.01Cheaper today$1,470 vs $1,550
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Why pick theiPhone 18 Pro Max1 win
+10%Larger screen6.9 vs 6.3 in
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Display5 differences
Screen size
6.3"
6.9"
Resolution
2622 x 1206
1320 x 2868
Refresh rate
ProMotion up to 120Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1000 nits typical · 1600 nits HDR · 3000 nits outdoor peak
1000 nits max brightness (typical) · 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR) · 3000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR display
Performance2 differences
Chipset
Apple A20 Pro
A20 Pro
GPU
7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators; hardware-accelerated ray tracing
7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators
Main camera1 difference
Video
Dolby Vision · ProRes · Cinematic mode
Dolby Vision · 25 fps · 30 fps
Battery & Charging1 difference
Wired charging
USB-C; up to 50% in ~15 min with 60W+ AVS adapter
Up to 50% charge in around 15 minutes
Network2 differences
Technology
5G (sub-6GHz) 4x4 MIMO
5G
SIM
Dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM); Dual eSIM support
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)
Connectivity2 differences
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6
6
NFC
Yes (reader mode; Express Cards)
Yes
Body3 differences
Dimensions
5.91 in (15 cm)
163.4 x 78.0 x 8.75 mm (H x W x D)
Weight
211 g
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Water & dust resistance
IP68 (6 metres up to 30 minutes)
Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes)
Launch & Software2 differences
Operating system
iOS 27
iOS
In the box
iPhone 18 Pro, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)
iPhone 18 Pro Max, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)
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