Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Tesla Pi Phone
Quick Comparison
Tesla Pi Phone has better RAM than Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better resolution of 2868 x 1320 than Tesla Pi Phone which has resolution of 2448 x 1080. Tesla Pi Phone has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Tesla Pi Phone |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.73 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 179900 | Rs. 69999 |
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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 Expected cost of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is Rs. 179900. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 19, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Tesla Pi Phone is Rs. 69999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Tesla Pi Phone's 6.73 inch screen. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has OLED Screen type where as Tesla Pi Phone has AMOLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Tesla's phone has only 395 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Tesla Pi Phone has 20.4:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Tesla Pi Phone's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's lower 12 GB RAM. Tesla Pi Phone has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Tesla Pi Phone's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera. Tesla Pi Phone 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 18 Pro Max's 24 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has version 27 iOS Operating System where as Tesla Pi Phone has version 16 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Tesla Pi Phone |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 18 Pro Max | Pi Phone |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 07, 2026 (Expected) | September 19, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 26, USB‑C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation | |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Dark Cherry, Cloud Blue, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 1220 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.73 inches, 1080 x 2448 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.4:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.7% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| 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, HDR10+ |
| 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 | 1220Hz Touch sampling rate ,1800 nits Maximum Brightness, HDR10 and HDR10+ certified |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| 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) | N1,N2,N3,N5,N7,N8 ,N12,N18,N20,N26,N28,N38,N40,N41,N48,N77,N78,N79 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO | WiFi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO) |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | 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 | GNSS support GPS (L1/L5), Glonass (L1), Galileo (E1/E5a), BeiDou(B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS (L1/L5) and NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient-light Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensors for AirTrigger 6 and Grip Press |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling System | VC Cooling | |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Apple N1 Wireless Networking Chip, Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband Chip | 360 degree CPU Cooling Technology |
| 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/1.9 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | IMX766 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes, Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, HDR10+ | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 120/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/60 fps FHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP (Wide Angle) Retina Flash | 32 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v27 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Tesla UI | |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | |
| 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 | Yes |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5200 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |