Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17 Plus
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better RAM than Apple iPhone 17 Plus. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better resolution of 3200 x 1800 than Apple iPhone 17 Plus which has resolution of 3200 x 1284. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 17 Plus
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Plus |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP Quad | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 179900 | Rs. 99999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 07, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is Rs. 179900. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 17 Plus is Rs. 99999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Plus has screen size of 6.8 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 6.9 inch screen. Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Apple iPhone 17 Plus has display density of 507 PPI & Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has only 460 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 17 Plus's lower 8 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 17 Plus (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 17 Plus's 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 17 Plus's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has iOS Operating System but the first one runs on version v20 and the second one on v19 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Plus |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 17 Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | Nano + eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 07, 2026 (Expected) | September, 2025 (Expected) |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1284 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 507 PPI |
| Features | 1800nits (typical), 2200 nits peak brightness, HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch | Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 1200 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously |
| Notch | Yes | Yes, Small Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79) | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79) |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6E | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.78 (Main) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 48 MP ƒ/1.78 (Telephoto) 12 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, LiDAR Scanner, Apple ProRAW, Burst mode | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Depth Sensor) TrueDepth Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v20 | iOS v19 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A19 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Apple GPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5100 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 45W MagSafe |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | 100 hours |