Apple iPhone 18 vs Apple iPhone 20 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 20 Pro Max has better RAM than Apple iPhone 18. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 20 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 20 Pro Max |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.31 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Camera | 48 MP + 48 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP + 48 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 89999 | Rs. 189999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is November 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 09, 2027 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 20 Pro Max is Rs. 189999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 20 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 18's 6.31 inch screen. Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Apple iPhone 18 has display density of 460 PPI & Apple iPhone 20 Pro Max has only 458 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 18 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 20 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 20 Pro Max's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 18's lower 12 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 20 Pro Max's 50 MP + 50 MP + 48 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 has iOS Operating System but the first one runs on version 27 and the second one on 28 version.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 18 | Apple iPhone 20 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 18 | iPhone 20 Pro |
| 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 | November 09, 2026 (Expected) | September 09, 2027 (Expected) |
| 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, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 458 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.1% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 3 | |
| Brightness | 1,000 Nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,600 Nits Peak Brightness (Hdr); 3,000 Nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor); 1 Nit Minimum Brightness | 1000 Nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,600 Nits Peak Brightness (Hdr); 4000 Nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor); 1 Nit Minimum Brightness |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 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) | |
| 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 Charging |
| 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, Lidar Scanner, Barometer, High-dynamic-range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light Sensors |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling System | Next Gen Vapor Chamber | |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Apple Intelligence, Siri, Image Playground |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.48 (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Telephoto) 48 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 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash | 24 MP (Ultra Wide) Autofocus, 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 v28 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 | |
| CPU | Hexa Core Processor | |
| Fabrication Node | 3nm | 2nm |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | |
| NPU | Dual 16‑core Neural Engine | |
| 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 User‑configurable maximum volume limit |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | Li-ion Battery | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, Magsafe Wireless Charging Up To 25w, Qi2 Wireless Charging Up To 25w |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 30 hours | |