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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

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iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • 233 g.
  • About 6.9 inch screen.
  • Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
KSh 162,000In Stock
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iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB

iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB

  • 249 g.
  • About 6.9 inch screen.
  • Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
  • 256 GB storage in this version.
KSh 213,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.9-inch OLED screen, 12 GB of RAM and IP68 rating, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is the stronger choice: it has a larger listed battery (5,391–5,567 mAh depending on version) and a newer, faster A20 Pro chip, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max is lighter (233 g).

Weight

iPhone 17 Pro Max
233 g
iPhone 18 Pro Max
249 g

Performance

iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) processor
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) processor

Software

iPhone 17 Pro Max
Runs iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Runs iOS 27

Storage

iPhone 17 Pro Max
Up to 2 TB storage
iPhone 18 Pro Max
256 GB storage

Charging

iPhone 17 Pro Max
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • Lighter: 233 g (vs 249 g).

iPhone 18 Pro Max

  • Larger listed battery: 5,391–5,567 mAh depending on version (vs 4,823–5,088 mAh).
  • Newer A20 Pro chip (vs A19 Pro).
  • Newer iOS 27 (vs iOS 26).

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PriorityiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro Max
Display6.9-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 460 ppi6.9-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 460 ppi
PerformanceApple A19 Pro processorApple A20 Pro processor
StorageUp to 2 TB storage256 GB storage
ChargingWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 minWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min
Weight233 g249 g
SoftwareiOS 26iOS 27

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Announced2025, September 092026, September 09
Device type / form familySmartphoneSmartphone
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, September 19Available. Released 2026, September 18
Model numbersiPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525A3717, A3473, A3716, A3718
SAR (US)1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)—
SAR (EU)1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)—
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 2600583 (v10), 2331417 (v11); GeekBench: 10118 (v6); 3DMark: 6010 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 3463072 (v11); GeekBench: 12794 (v6), 11558 (v7); 3DMark: 7931 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness1000 nits max brightness (measured)969 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness-26.2 LUFS (Good)-25.0 LUFS (Very good)
Battery testActive use score 17:58hActive use score 19:20h
EU label energyClass AClass A
EU label battery53:00h endurance, 1000 cycles62:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
EU label free fallClass B (180 falls)Class B (180 falls)
EU label repairabilityClass CClass C

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
Dimensions163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight233 g (8.22 oz)249 g (8.78 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
DisplayLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak); 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak); 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display protectionCeramic Shield 2Ceramic Shield 2
Display featuresAnti-reflective coatingAnti-reflective coating
Display technologyLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Display size6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
HDR formatsHDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10, Dolby Vision
Pixel density~460 ppi~460 ppi
Aspect ratio19.5:9 ratio19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio~90.7% screen-to-body ratio~90.7% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
ProcessorApple A19 Pro (3 nm)Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)Hexa-core (2x4.93 GHz + 4x2.64 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (6-core graphics)Apple GPU (7-core graphics)
Process node3 nm2 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
RAM12GB12GB
Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB256GB
Storage technologyNVMeNVMe
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
Rear camera48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2); 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Front camera18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Rear camera featuresDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular video
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.
Front camera featuresHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2
Front camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Wide camera48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2)
Periscope telephoto camera48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom
Ultra-wide camera48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
Additional rear camerasTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
BatteryMarket-dependent versions:; · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model; · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only modelMarket-dependent versions:; · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model; · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model
ChargingWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wiredWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired
Battery technologyLi-IonLi-Ion
Wireless charging25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wired4.5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
Operating systemiOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27iOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; China)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DOHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3526; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3257; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3525; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A35271, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 106 - A3717; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3473; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71, 106 - A3716; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 106 - A3718
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3526; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3257; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3525; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A35271, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3717; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3473; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3716; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3718
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE6.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPortUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Satellite featuresEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satelliteEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsSilver, Cosmic Orange, Deep BlueBlack, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Similarities

  • Both have 12 GB RAM.
  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both use Bluetooth 6.0.

In summary

For most buyers the iPhone 18 Pro Max is the better buy; the iPhone 17 Pro Max makes sense if you want a lighter phone.

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