Apple iPhone 18 vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max


Apple iPhone 18
Apple iPhone 18
vs
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

Quick Comparison

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.

NameApple iPhone 18Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
RAM12 GB12 GB
Display6.31 in6.9 in
Internal Memory256 GB256 GB
Camera48 MP + 48 MP Dual50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple
PriceRs. 89999Rs. 179900

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Detailed Comparison

Price And Launch

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.

Display comparison

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.

Memory comparison

Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.

Camera comparison

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.

Technical comparison

Both the phones run on iOS Operating System Version 27.

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Full Comparison

NameApple iPhone 18Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
General
ModeliPhone 18iPhone 18 Pro Max
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeeSIM+eSIM SIMeSIM+Nano SIM
eSIM SupportYesYes
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateSeptember 09, 2026 (Expected)September 07, 2026 (Expected)
In The BoxiPhone with iOS 26, USB‑C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation
Display
TypeColor OLED Screen (1B Colors)Color OLED Screen (1B Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.31 inches, 1206 x 2622 pixels, 120 Hz6.9 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:919.5:9
PPI~ 460 PPI~ 460 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 90.1%~ 90.7%
Glass TypeCeramic Shield 3Ceramic Shield 2
Brightness1,000 Nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,600 Nits Peak Brightness (Hdr); 3,000 Nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor); 1 Nit Minimum Brightness1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 3,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness
HDR SupportYes
Adaptive Refresh RateYes
Color GamutWide Colour (P3)
FeaturesDynamic 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
NotchYes, Small NotchYes, Dynamic Island
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
Card SlotNoNo
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G BandsFDD-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)
VoLTEYesYes
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi VersionWi-Fi 7Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO
Ultra Wideband (UWB) SupportYes
BluetoothYes, v6.0, A2DP, LEYes, v6.0
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C v3.2
USB FeaturesUSB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage
Extra
GPSPrecision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC) Digital compass Wi‑Fi Cellular iBeacon micro-locationPrecision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC), Digital compass, Wi-Fi, Cellular, iBeacon micro-location
Fingerprint SensorNoNo
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsFace Id, Barometer, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light SensorsFace ID, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
NFCYesYes
Cooling SystemVC Cooling
AI FeaturesApple IntelligenceApple Intelligence
Water ResistanceYes, 6 m upto 30 minYes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68
IP RatingIP69IP68
Dust ResistantYesYes
Extra FeaturesApple N1 Wireless Networking Chip, Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband Chip
Camera
Rear Camera48 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)
OISYes
Auto FocusYes, Phase Detection autofocusYes, Phase Detection autofocus
Video Recording4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD4K @ 120/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/60 fps FHD
FlashYes, Dual LEDYes, Dual LED
Front Camera24 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle)
Retina Flash		24 MP (Wide Angle)
Retina Flash
Front Video Recording4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD
Technical
OSiOS v27iOS v27
ChipsetApple A20Apple A20 Pro
CPUHexa Core Processor
Fabrication Node3nm
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicAAC‑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
VideoHEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLGHEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG
FM RadioNoNo
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
SizeLi-ion Battery5200 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Fast ChargingYesYes
Wireless ChargingYesYes, 25W
Reverse Wireless ChargingYesYes, 4.5W
Video Playback Time30 hours

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