iPhone
iPhone 18 Pro Max
The biggest-screen, longest-battery iPhone Apple sells, from $1,299.
It's brand new, so it won't be replaced any time soon.
At a glance
Our take
Same cameras and chip as the iPhone 18 Pro, with a 6.9-inch screen and Apple's longest battery claim of any iPhone (45 hours of video). It's early in its cycle, so timing is good.
It's heavy at 249 g. If you mostly want the battery, compare it with the iPhone Air plus a MagSafe battery, or the cheaper iPhone 17.
Research-based: we haven't tested this model ourselves. It's built from Apple's specs, published tests and owner reports.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Longest battery claim of any iPhone (up to 45 h video)
- Big 6.9-inch ProMotion screen
- Same triple 48MP cameras as the 18 Pro
- Storage up to 2TB
What's not
- Heavy at 249 g
- $1,299 to start
Heavy users who want the biggest screen and longest battery
You want a phone that's comfortable in one hand
Prices
| Model (Apple, US) | Price |
|---|---|
| 256GB | $1,299 |
| 512GB | $1,499 |
| 1TB | $1,899 |
| 2TB | $2,499 |
Prices checked Nov 12, 2026. They can change at any time. How we get prices.
Ways to pay less
Key specs
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| AppleiPhone 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|
| Buying | |
| Apple price from | $1,299 |
| Buy-now score | 88/100 (Buy now) |
| Released | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Launch | |
| Announced | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Released | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Status | Available |
| Body | |
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 249 g |
| Build | Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back, aluminum unibody frame |
| SIM | Dual eSIM (2 active, stores 8+); no physical SIM (US model) |
| Water/dust | IP68 (6 m for 30 min, IEC 60529) |
| Display | |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, Dynamic Island, Always-On, HDR, True Tone, P3, 2,000,000:1 contrast |
| Size | 6.9 in (6.86 in as a rectangle) |
| Resolution | 2868 x 1320 px, 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | ProMotion adaptive, up to 120Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits typical, 1600 nits HDR peak, 3000 nits outdoor peak, 1 nit minimum |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, anti-reflective and oleophobic coatings |
| Platform | |
| OS | Ships with iOS 27 / current iOS 27 |
| Chip | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) |
| CPU | 6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency) |
| GPU | 7-core with Neural Accelerators, hardware ray tracing |
| Neural engine | Dual 16-core Neural Engine |
| Memory | |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| RAM | 12GB (reported) |
| Main camera | |
| Lenses | 48MP Fusion Main, 24 mm, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0, 2nd-gen sensor-shift OIS; 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 13 mm, f/2.2, 120 deg; 48MP Fusion Telephoto 4x, 100 mm, f/2.8, tetraprism, 3D sensor-shift OIS with autofocus. Optical-quality 2x (48 mm) and 8x (200 mm) crops; 16x optical-quality range, up to 40x digital |
| Features | LiDAR, Adaptive True Tone flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, ProRAW, 48MP macro, spatial photos, Photographic Styles 3, Apple Reference Image, pro controls for aperture/shutter/white balance |
| Video | 4K Dolby Vision 24/25/30/60 fps (100/120 fps on Main); 1080p up to 240 fps slo-mo; Cinematic 4K60; Action mode 2.8K60; spatial 1080p30; ProRes up to 4K120 (external recording); ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, ACES, Genlock; four mics |
| Selfie camera | |
| Lens | 18MP Center Stage, f/1.9, autofocus, TrueDepth (Face ID) |
| Video | 4K Dolby Vision 24/25/30/60 fps; Cinematic 4K30; ProRes up to 4K60 (external); 1080p120 slo-mo; Dual Capture |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers; Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos playback |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Connectivity | |
| Cellular | Apple C2 modem: 5G sub-6 GHz and mmWave (n258/n260/n261), 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE; models A3472/A3473 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2 MIMO, Apple N1 chip |
| Bluetooth | 6 |
| Positioning | Dual-frequency GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes, reader mode, Express Cards with power reserve |
| UWB | 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS, Messages, Find My and Roadside Assistance via satellite |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3 (10Gb/s), DisplayPort up to 4K HDR |
| Features | |
| Biometrics | Face ID |
| Sensors | LiDAR, barometer, high dynamic range gyro, high-g accelerometer, proximity, dual ambient light, magnetometer |
| Other | Action button, Camera Control, Thread, Crash Detection, vapor chamber cooling |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5,567 mAh US eSIM model (reported); 5,391 mAh SIM-tray model (reported) |
| Video playback | Up to 45 h (40 h streamed); 30 h typical use |
| Wired charging | 50% in about 15 min with 60W+ AVS adapter (Apple); about 52W peak measured (reported) |
| Wireless | MagSafe up to 25W, Qi2 up to 25W |
| Misc | |
| Colours | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy |
| US price | 256GB $1,299; 512GB $1,499; 1TB $1,899; 2TB $2,499 |
How it compares
| This pageiPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1,299 | $1,199 | $1,099 | $899 |
| Verdict | Buy now | Buy now | Wait if you can | Wait if you can |
| Chip | A20 Pro | A20 Pro | A19 Pro | A19 |
| Display | 6.9-inch OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, Always-On | 6.3-inch OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, Always-On | 6.5-inch OLED, ProMotion 120Hz | 6.3-inch OLED, ProMotion 120Hz |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Main (variable aperture) + 48MP Ultra Wide + 48MP 4x Telephoto | 48MP Main (variable aperture) + 48MP Ultra Wide + 48MP 4x Telephoto | 48MP Main (single camera) | 48MP Main + 48MP Ultra Wide |
| Battery | Up to 45 h video playback | Up to 36 h video playback | Up to 27 h video (40 h with MagSafe Battery) | Up to 30 h video playback |
| Storage | 256GB to 2TB | 256GB to 2TB | 256GB to 1TB | 256GB or 512GB |
More comparisons
What's next?
Nothing credible yet
We haven't seen a reliable report of a replacement in the next six months.
How we worked out "Buy now"
Latest news
Software
iOS 27.2.1, macOS Golden Gate 27.2.1 and watchOS 27.2.1 released
Apple shipped 27.2.1 updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro, plus security updates for older devices (iPadOS 26.7.3 and iOS 18.7.12). The release focuses on bug and security fixes, so every owner should install it.
Products
Source: Apple Developer
RepairSelf Service Repair adds iPhone 18 Pro, M6 Mac mini and M5 Mac Studio partsApple's DIY repair store now sells genuine parts for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, the M6/M5 Pro Mac mini and the M5 Max/M5 Ultra Mac Studio in the US, Canada and Europe. Easier official repairs can lower long-term ownership costs.Repair
Self Service Repair adds iPhone 18 Pro, M6 Mac mini and M5 Mac Studio parts
Apple's DIY repair store now sells genuine parts for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, the M6/M5 Pro Mac mini and the M5 Max/M5 Ultra Mac Studio in the US, Canada and Europe. Easier official repairs can lower long-term ownership costs.
Products
Source: MacRumors
LaunchiPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 hit storesThe September lineup went on sale worldwide nine days after the event. iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 and 18 Pro Max at $1,299; there was no standard iPhone 18 this year.Launch
iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 hit stores
The September lineup went on sale worldwide nine days after the event. iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 and 18 Pro Max at $1,299; there was no standard iPhone 18 this year.
Products
Source: Apple Newsroom
LaunchApple announces iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro MaxThe new Pro models use the A20 Pro chip, a variable-aperture 48MP main camera and up to 2TB of storage, starting at $1,199 and $1,299. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max were discontinued the same day.Launch
Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
The new Pro models use the A20 Pro chip, a variable-aperture 48MP main camera and up to 2TB of storage, starting at $1,199 and $1,299. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max were discontinued the same day.
Products
Source: Apple Newsroom
Questions people ask
Should I buy the iPhone 18 Pro Max now?
Buy now. It's brand new, so it won't be replaced any time soon.
How much does the iPhone 18 Pro Max cost?
Apple sells it from $1,299 in the US (256GB: $1,299, 512GB: $1,499, 1TB: $1,899, 2TB: $2,499).
When will the iPhone 18 Pro Max be replaced?
We haven't seen a credible report of a replacement in the next six months.
Who is the iPhone 18 Pro Max best for?
Heavy users who want the biggest screen and longest battery. Skip it if you want a phone that's comfortable in one hand.
Sources
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro tech specs (covers Pro Max) (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- Apple Newsroom: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- Apple Store: buy iPhone 18 Pro (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- MacRumors: iPhone 18 Pro battery capacities and RAM (EU label, Xcode 27) (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- MacRumors: iPhone 18 Pro battery capacities revealed by regulatory filings (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- MacRumors: iPhone 18 Pro Max charging speed test (checked Nov 12, 2026)
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