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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
6.9″DisplayOLED, 120Hz
A20 ProChipsetApple, 2nm
12 GBRAMLPDDR5X
48 MPMain CameraTriple, 4x zoom
5567 mAhBatteryeSIM model
60WFast Charging+25W wireless
YesAI FeaturesApple Intelligence
95%
MC Spec Score
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95%
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⚡ Performance
- Apple A20 Pro chip built on a 2 nm process, hexa-core CPU up to 4.93 GHz
- 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB, 512GB, 1TB or 2TB storage
- iOS 27 with Apple Intelligence
🖥️ Display
- 6.9″ Super Retina XDR OLED, 1320 x 2868 px
- 120Hz ProMotion (1 to 120 Hz), up to 3000 nits
- Ceramic Shield 2 on the front, Ceramic Shield on the back
📷 Rear Camera
- 48MP Fusion Main with variable aperture (f/1.48 to f/4.0) and sensor-shift OIS
- 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide and 48MP 4x periscope Telephoto
- 4K up to 120 fps with Dolby Vision, ProRes and Cinematic mode
🤳 Front Camera
- 18MP Center Stage selfie camera with autofocus
- 4K Dolby Vision video up to 60 fps
- Face ID with 3D face unlock
🔋 Battery
- 5567 mAh battery on the eSIM-only model (5391 mAh with a SIM tray)
- Apple claims up to 45 hours of video playback
- 60W+ adapter: about 50% in 15 minutes (Apple claim)
- MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W
⚙️ General
- IP68 dust and water resistance
- 5G with eSIM (US models have no SIM tray) or Nano-SIM + eSIM by region
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB or 2TB, no card slot
- Burgundy, Glacier, Silver and Black
💲 Price
Starting from $1,299 | €1,599 — See full pricing below
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MobiCircuit Verdict
Quick answer: Yes, if you want the biggest iPhone, the longest iPhone battery life so far and three 48MP rear cameras, from $1,299 | €1,599. Skip it if you want a light phone: at 249 g it is 38 g heavier than the iPhone 18 Pro, which has a smaller 6.3-inch screen and a 4288 mAh battery. It is the larger sibling of the iPhone 18 Pro.
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (from $1,299 | €1,599, checked 9 Nov 2026) is the 6.9-inch top model of Apple's 2026 iPhone line. Its strengths are the A20 Pro chip on a 2 nm process, the 6.9-inch 120Hz OLED, three 48MP rear cameras with a variable-aperture main camera, a 5567 mAh battery on the eSIM-only model and a charging speed of about 55 minutes for a full charge in MacRumors' test. Its weak points are the very high price, the 249 g weight and no card slot. Our MC Spec Score for the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is 95%.
What's Good
- 1A20 Pro chip on a 2 nm process with 12 GB of RAM
- 2Three 48MP rear cameras, including a 4x periscope telephoto
- 3Variable-aperture main camera (f/1.48 to f/4.0) with sensor-shift OIS
- 4Large 6.9-inch 120Hz OLED, up to 3000 nits
- 5Big battery and fast charging: 0 to 100% in as little as 55 minutes (MacRumors test)
What's Not
- 1Very high price: $1,299 | €1,599 for the 256GB model
- 2Heavy at 249 g and large at 163.4 mm tall
- 3No charger in the box and no card slot
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Price
256GBMSRP$1,299 | €1,599
512GBMSRP$1,499 | €1,849
1TBMSRP$1,899 | €2,349
2TBMSRP$2,499 | €3,099
Disclaimer: Prices are Apple's official launch prices (US prices from Apple's store, euro prices from Germany) and may vary by seller and region. We do not guarantee this page is 100% accurate — always confirm with an authorized retailer before purchase. Price last checked: 9 Nov 2026. Source: MobiCircuit.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Full Specifications
Design
Dimensions
163.4 x 78.0 x 8.8 mm
Weight
249 g
Build
Glass back (Ceramic Shield), aluminium frame
Colors
Burgundy, Glacier, Silver, Black
Water/Dust
IP68 dust and water resistant
Display
Size
6.9 inches, ~91.6% screen-to-body ratio
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED (LTPO), ProMotion, HDR
Resolution
1320 x 2868 px, 19.5:9, ~458 ppi
Refresh Rate
120 Hz (variable 1 to 120 Hz)
Brightness
Up to 3000 nits (peak)
Protection
Ceramic Shield 2 (front), Ceramic Shield (back)
Platform
Chipset
Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core, up to 4.93 GHz (2 + 4)
GPU
Apple 7-core GPU
AnTuTu
3,486,940 (AnTuTu v11)
Geekbench 6 (single / multi)
4,740 / 12,808
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
8,059 (UL Benchmarks 3DMark)
Source
Mobilissimo tests (AnTuTu v11, Geekbench 6). Scores are only for comparing phones: a higher number means a faster phone
OS
iOS 27
Memory
RAM
12 GB LPDDR5X
Storage
256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
Card Slot
No
Rear Camera
Wide
48 MP Fusion Main, f/1.48 to f/4.0 variable aperture, 24 mm, 1/1.28″, sensor-shift OIS, PDAF
Telephoto
48 MP Fusion Telephoto, f/2.8, 100 mm periscope, 4x optical zoom (Apple quotes up to 8x optical-quality zoom), OIS, PDAF
Ultrawide
48 MP Fusion Ultra Wide, f/2.2, 13 mm, 1/2.55″, sensor-shift OIS
Video
4K up to 120 fps, 1080p up to 240 fps, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes, Cinematic mode
Front Camera
Camera
18 MP Center Stage, f/1.9, autofocus (Focus Pixels)
Video
4K Dolby Vision at 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p at 25/30/60 fps
AI Features
AI features
Apple Intelligence (Siri, Clean Up, Image Playground)
Battery & Charging
Capacity
5567 mAh (eSIM-only model), 5391 mAh (physical SIM model), Li-ion
Fast charging (wired)
60W+ adapter with AVS needed (sold separately); about 50% in 15 min (Apple claim)
Wireless
Up to 25W with MagSafe and Qi2
Charging time
0 to 100% in as little as 55 min (MacRumors test, 60W+ adapter, 52W peak)
Connectivity
Cellular
5G (SA/NSA, mmWave), LTE-A
Wi-Fi / BT
Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 6
Port
USB Type-C (USB 3.2)
Other
NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB)
Sensors
Biometric
Face ID (3D face unlock)
Motion
Accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, barometer, ambient light, proximity
Other
Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection
Audio
Speakers
Stereo (earpiece + loudspeaker), Dolby Atmos
3.5mm Jack
No
General
SIM
eSIM only in the US; Nano-SIM + eSIM in some other markets
Software
iOS 27
Released
18 September 2026
Disclaimer: We do not guarantee that the specifications on this page are 100% accurate and up to date — always verify critical details with an authorized retailer before purchase.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max price?
In the US the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299 for 256GB, $1,499 for 512GB, $1,899 for 1TB and $2,499 for 2TB. In Germany it starts at €1,599 (256GB), €1,849 (512GB), €2,349 (1TB) and €3,099 (2TB). US prices are from Apple's store and euro prices from Coolblue Germany, checked 9 Nov 2026. Carriers and retailers often discount with trade-ins.
When was the iPhone 18 Pro Max released and what is new compared with the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Apple released the iPhone 18 Pro Max on 18 September 2026 with iOS 27. Compared with the iPhone 17 Pro Max it adds the A20 Pro chip on a 2 nm process (Apple claims up to 40% faster graphics), a main camera with a variable aperture from f/1.48 to f/4.0, a larger vapor chamber for sustained performance, and up to 45 hours of video playback, which Apple says is 6 hours more.
What are the iPhone 18 Pro Max specs and features?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen (120Hz, up to 3000 nits), the Apple A20 Pro chip on a 2 nm process, 12 GB of RAM, three 48MP rear cameras (variable-aperture main, ultra wide and 4x periscope telephoto), an 18MP front camera, 5567 mAh battery, IP68, Face ID and iOS 27 with Apple Intelligence.
Does the iPhone 18 Pro Max have a SIM tray or is it eSIM only?
It depends on where it is sold. Apple sells the US models without a physical SIM tray, so they activate only with an eSIM. Models for some other markets keep a Nano-SIM tray plus eSIM, and the reported battery changes with the version: 5567 mAh on the eSIM-only model and 5391 mAh on the model with a SIM tray. If you import a phone, check the SIM type first.
Is the iPhone 18 Pro Max worth upgrading to from the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
It is a modest upgrade, so most 17 Pro Max owners can wait. TechRadar's browsing test lasted 18 hours 27 minutes against 17 hours 54 minutes for the 17 Pro Max, about 3% longer, even though Apple claims a 15% gain for video playback. Charging is the bigger change: MacRumors measured a full charge in as little as 55 minutes against 81 minutes. If you have an iPhone 15 Pro Max or older, the jump is much larger. Our MC Spec Score is 95%.
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro: which should I buy?
Both phones have the A20 Pro chip, the same three 48MP rear cameras and the same 18MP front camera. The Pro Max has a 6.9-inch screen, a 5567 mAh battery on the eSIM-only model and weighs 249 g. The Pro has a 6.3-inch screen, a 4288 mAh battery and weighs 211 g, which is 38 g less. In TechRadar's browsing test the Pro Max lasted 18 hours 27 minutes and the Pro 16 hours 17 minutes. Choose the Pro Max for battery life and screen size, and the Pro if you want a phone that is easier to hold in one hand.
How long does the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery last and how fast does it charge?
Apple claims up to 45 hours of video playback and up to 30 hours of use per charge. TechRadar's browsing test lasted 18 hours 27 minutes. There is no charger in the box: with a 60W+ adapter with AVS, Apple claims 50% in about 15 minutes and MacRumors measured 0 to 100% in as little as 55 minutes, with a peak of 52W. Wireless charging is up to 25W with MagSafe and Qi2.
How good is the iPhone 18 Pro Max camera and how far can it zoom?
The rear system has three 48MP cameras: a Fusion Main with a variable aperture (f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4.0), an f/2.2 Ultra Wide and a 4x periscope Telephoto (100 mm). Apple says the wide f/1.48 opening gives about 50% better low-light performance and quotes up to 8x optical-quality zoom. The 18MP front camera has autofocus and records 4K Dolby Vision at up to 60 fps, and the rear cameras shoot 4K at up to 120 fps with ProRes and Cinematic mode.
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