iPhone · Apple Silicon · 2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max
The largest 18 Pro combines the new variable-aperture 48MP camera system and A20 Pro with Apple’s biggest generational battery-life jump in an iPhone, reaching 45 hours of video playback.
Longest iPhone battery life at launch, rated for up to 45 hours of video playback.
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iPhone 18 Pro Max: key facts
When was the iPhone 18 Pro Max released?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max arrived on September 18, 2026.
How much did the iPhone 18 Pro Max cost?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max launched at $1,299 in 2026, about $1,312 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A20 Pro, 256 GB storage, 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868×1320, ProMotion, always-on display, USB-C (USB 3), MagSafe, Qi2 25W.
Why does the iPhone 18 Pro Max matter?
Longest iPhone battery life at launch, rated for up to 45 hours of video playback.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A20 Pro |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868×1320, ProMotion, always-on |
| GPU | Apple 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators |
| Ports | USB-C (USB 3), MagSafe, Qi2 25W |
| Weight | 249 g |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78×8.75 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 27 |
| Released | September 18, 2026 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $1,299 |
How the iPhone 18 Pro Max compares to today
This held about 65,500 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $1,299 in 2026, about $1,312 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple iPhone 18 Pro announcement, Apple iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications, Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
For the first time, every Pro and Pro Max capacity starts at 256 GB and runs through 2 TB.
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Last updated: 2026-09-11