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 3200 x 1800 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 | 200 MP Quad | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 179900 | Rs. 69999 |
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.
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 20:9 aspect ratio where as Tesla Pi Phone has 20.4:9 aspect ratio.
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).
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Tesla Pi Phone's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has version 27 iOS Operating System where as Tesla Pi Phone has version 16 Android Operating System.
| 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 | Nano + eSim | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 07, 2026 (Expected) | September 19, 2026 (Expected) |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 1220 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.73 inches, 1080 x 2448 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.4:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Glass Type | Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | 1800nits (typical), 2200 nits peak brightness, HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch | 1220Hz Touch sampling rate ,1800 nits Maximum Brightness, HDR10 and HDR10+ certified |
| Notch | Yes | |
| 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 | 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) | 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 | WiFi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | 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, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient-light Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensors for AirTrigger 6 and Grip Press |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection | 360 degree CPU Cooling Technology |
| 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/1.9 (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 | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, LiDAR Scanner, Apple ProRAW, Burst mode | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, HDR10+ |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash | 32 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 4K | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v27 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Tesla UI | |
| Chipset | A20 Pro | |
| 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 | Yes |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | 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, 45W | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | |