Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17 Slim
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better RAM than Apple iPhone 17 Slim. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 17 Slim has better resolution of 3200 x 1284 than Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max which has resolution of 2868 x 1320. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 17 Slim
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Slim |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.65 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 179900 | Rs. 89990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 07, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is Rs. 179900. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 12, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 17 Slim is Rs. 89990.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Slim has screen size of 6.65 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 6.9 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Apple iPhone 17 Slim has display density of 518 PPI & Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has only 460 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 17 Slim has 20:9 aspect ratio.
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 Slim's lower 8 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 17 Slim (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 24 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has iOS Operating System but the first one runs on version 27 and the second one on 26 version.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Slim |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 17 Slim |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano + eSIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 07, 2026 (Expected) | September 12, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 26, USB‑C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.65 inches, 1284 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 518 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.7% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 2 | |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 3,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness | |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Color Gamut | Wide Colour (P3) | |
| Features | Dynamic Island, Always-on Display, Hdr Display. True Tone. Wide Colour (P3). Haptic Touch. 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical). Fingerprint-resistant Oleophobic Coating, Anti-reflective Coating, Support For Display Of Multiple Languages And Characters Simultaneously | 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, Dynamic Island | 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 | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, 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 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC), Digital compass, Wi-Fi, Cellular, iBeacon micro-location | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling System | VC Cooling | |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Apple N1 Wireless Networking Chip, Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband Chip | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.78 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Main) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 120/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP (Wide Angle) Retina Flash | 24 MP (Depth Sensor) TrueDepth Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v27 | iOS v26 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Apple Bionic A18 |
| CPU | 4.04 GHz, Octa Core Processor | |
| Core Details | 2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback | 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, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG | 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 | 5200 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5100 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 45W MagSafe |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 100 hours | |