Both Apple iPhone 18 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better resolution of 2868 x 1320 than Apple iPhone 18 which has resolution of 2622 x 1206. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.31 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Camera | 48 MP + 48 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 89999 | Rs. 179900 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 09, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 18 is Rs. 89999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 07, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is Rs. 179900.
Apple iPhone 18 has screen size of 6.31 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 6.9 inch screen. Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Both have same 460 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.7% than Apple iPhone 18's ~ 90.1%. Apple iPhone 18 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 18's 48 MP + 48 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 24 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on iOS Operating System Version 27.
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 18 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+eSIM SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | Yes |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 09, 2026 (Expected) | September 07, 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 Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.31 inches, 1206 x 2622 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.1% | ~ 90.7% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 3 | 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 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 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) | 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) |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC) Digital compass Wi‑Fi Cellular iBeacon micro-location | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC), Digital compass, Wi-Fi, Cellular, iBeacon micro-location |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face Id, Barometer, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling System | VC Cooling | |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Apple Intelligence |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Apple N1 Wireless Networking Chip, Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband Chip | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.78 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 120/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash | 24 MP (Wide Angle) 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 v27 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 | Apple A20 Pro |
| CPU | Hexa Core Processor | |
| Fabrication Node | 3nm | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | 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+) | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | Li-ion Battery | 5200 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 4.5W |
| Video Playback Time | 30 hours | |