iPhone comparison
iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max
Compare iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max side by side: chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
iPhone 18 ProiPhone 18 Pro turns the main camera into a more expressive photographic tool with a six-blade variable aperture, while A20 Pro, a new vapor chamber, a smaller Dynamic Island, and a 48MP 4x telephoto push the compact Pro forward.iPhone 18 Pro MaxThe 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.At a glance
Both launched in 2026. 5 of 12 specs differ.
Going from the iPhone 18 Pro to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, the display grows from 6.3″ to 6.9″ and it gets heavier, 211 g to 249 g. Launch price rises from $1,199 to $1,299.
- Display6.3″6.9″
- Weight211 g249 g
- Launch price$1,199$1,299
Unchanged storage, ports.
Specs side by side
| Spec | iPhone 18 Pro | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| ReleaseSame | September 18, 2026 | September 18, 2026 |
| Launch price | $1,199 | $1,299 |
| Price today | $1,211 | $1,312 |
| ChipSame | Apple A20 Pro | Apple A20 Pro |
| GraphicsSame | Apple 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators | Apple 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators |
| CPU coresSame | 6 | 6 |
| StorageSame | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622×1206, ProMotion, always-on | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868×1320, ProMotion, always-on |
| Weight | 211 g | 249 g |
| Dimensions | 150×71.9×8.75 mm | 163.4×78×8.75 mm |
| PortsSame | USB-C (USB 3), MagSafe, Qi2 25W | USB-C (USB 3), MagSafe, Qi2 25W |
| Operating systemSame | iOS 27 | iOS 27 |
Highlighted cells win clear more-is-better specs (memory, storage, lighter weight). Historical pricing uses approximate US CPI; clock speeds are not full real-world performance.
Why each matters
First iPhone camera with a physical variable aperture, offering four selectable f-stops.
Longest iPhone battery life at launch, rated for up to 45 hours of video playback.
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Last updated: 2026-09-11