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In a nutshell

Same A20 Pro chip, same three 48MP rear cameras with the variable-aperture main, same 12GB of RAM and the same 256GB to 2TB storage. Apple split these two on size and battery and nothing else that you'll use.

The 18 Pro suits you if you want the full Pro camera in a phone you can use one-handed. The 18 Pro Max suits you if you watch a lot of video, want the biggest screen, or need nine more hours of rated playback.

Available models

iPhone 18 Pro

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iPhone 18 Pro Max

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Durability

iPhone 18 Pro 95/100
iPhone 18 Pro Max 95/100

Built the same. Aluminium unibody, Ceramic Shield 2 front and IP68 to 6 metres on both, with the same update outlook.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68 to a depth of 6 metres for 30 minutes.

Software support:Same launch, same chip, so expect the same run of iOS updates, around 2033 going by launch year plus seven.

Size and weight:211g against 249g. The Pro Max is 13.4 mm taller and 6.1 mm wider.

Released

2026
2026

Updates until (est.)

2033
2033

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
Aluminium

Weight

211gLighter
249g

Release date

18 September 2026
18 September 2026

Front glass

Ceramic Shield 2
Ceramic Shield 2

Dimensions

150 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm
163.4 x 78 x 8.75 mm

Biometrics

Face ID
Face ID

Repairability

EU repairability class C
EU repairability class C

Performance

iPhone 18 Pro 100/100
iPhone 18 Pro Max 100/100

No difference. Both run the A20 Pro with 12GB of RAM.

Chip:A20 Pro with a 6-core CPU and 7-core GPU in both.

Gaming:The bigger screen is the only gaming advantage on the Max. Frame rates come from the same chip.

Chip

A20 Pro
A20 Pro

RAM

12GB
12GB

Storage options

256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

iPhone 18 Pro 97/100
iPhone 18 Pro Max 98/100

Size is the difference. Both are 120Hz ProMotion OLEDs with a 3000-nit outdoor peak at the same sharpness.

Size:6.3 inches at 2622 x 1206 against 6.9 inches at 2868 x 1320.

Clarity:Both run at 460 pixels per inch, so text looks equally sharp. The Max just shows more of it.

Screen size

6.3"
6.9"Bigger screen

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2622 x 1206
2868 x 1320

Peak brightness

3000 nits (maker figure)
3000 nits (maker figure)

Camera

iPhone 18 Pro 85/100
iPhone 18 Pro Max 85/100

A tie. Apple gives both the same three 48MP rear cameras and the same front camera.

Main camera:48MP with a variable aperture from f/1.48 to f/4.0 on both.

Zoom:48MP 4x telephoto on both, cropping to 8x at what Apple calls optical quality.

Main camera

48MP
48MP

Ultrawide

48MP
48MP

Telephoto

48MP
48MP

Optical zoom

4x
4x

Front camera

18MP
18MP

Video recording

4K 120fps Dolby Vision
4K 120fps Dolby Vision

Battery

iPhone 18 Pro 98/100
iPhone 18 Pro Max 100/100

The Pro Max wins clearly. Apple rates the UK models at 34 hours of video against 43.

Battery life:4056mAh against 5391mAh. Typical use is rated at 23 hours against 29.

Charging:Same on both. 50% in around 15 minutes with a 60W adapter and 25W on MagSafe and Qi2.

Battery

4056mAh
5391mAhBigger battery

Wireless charging

MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W
MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W

Video playback (maker)

Up to 34 hours
Up to 43 hours

Connectivity

iPhone 18 Pro 95/100
iPhone 18 Pro Max 95/100

Identical. C2 modem, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, USB 3 at up to 10Gb/s and satellite features on both.

SIM:Both take a nano-SIM and an eSIM in the UK.

Storage:256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB on both.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)
USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 6
Bluetooth 6

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 18 Pro if you want every Pro feature in a phone that fits a pocket and a hand. Buy the iPhone 18 Pro Max if battery life and screen size matter more than 38 grams. Nothing else separates them. Refurbished stock of both is only starting to arrive, so check the availability section on this page.

Buy the iPhone 18 Pro if

  • You want a phone you can use one-handed
  • You want the lighter phone
  • You charge every night anyway
View iPhone 18 Pro

Buy the iPhone 18 Pro Max if

  • Battery life is your top priority
  • You watch a lot of video
  • You want the biggest iPhone screen
View iPhone 18 Pro Max

FAQs

No. Both have the same 48MP main camera with variable aperture, the same 48MP ultrawide, the same 48MP 4x telephoto and the same 18MP front camera.

Apple rates the UK models at up to 34 hours of video on the 18 Pro and 43 hours on the 18 Pro Max. Typical use is 23 hours against 29.

Both come in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB. The availability section on this page shows what's in stock right now.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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