iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro Max 512GB
Compare specifications, current prices and availability. Choose up to four products from the same family.
Add up to 2 more items to compare
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Price range: KSh 126,000.00 through KSh 132,000.00
iPhone 17 Pro Price range: KSh 153,000.00 through KSh 160,500.00
iPhone 18 Pro 256GBKSh 200,000.00
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GBKSh 213,000.00
At a glance
Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  iPhone 17 Pro Max |  iPhone 18 Pro Max 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 162,000.00 – KSh 267,000.00 | KSh 220,000.00 |
| Display | 6.9 inches; LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 6.9 inches: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | iOS 27 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 1TB, 256GB, 512GB | 512GB |
| Rear camera | 48 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) |
| Battery | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model* · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model* |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Weight | 233 g (8.22 oz) | 249 g (8.78 oz) |
| Operating system | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6 | iOS 27 |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Full specifications
2 of 4 products
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro Max 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB |
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | — |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 163.4 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) |
| Weight | 233 g (8.22 oz) | 249 g (8.78 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | — |
| Display | ||
| Display | 6.9 inches; LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 6.9 inches: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 | — |
| Display features | Anti-reflective coating | — |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | iOS 27 |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 1TB, 256GB, 512GB | 512GB |
| Storage technology | NVMe | — |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 48 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 camera | 18 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 features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | — |
| Rear camera video | 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 features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 | — |
| Front camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model* · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model* |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6 | iOS 27 |
| Network | ||
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / 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 (China) |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | — |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | — |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) | — |
| Satellite features | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite (availability depends on country, carrier and service support) | — |
| Durability | ||
| Water resistance | IP68 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 | ||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | — |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | — |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | — |
Related comparisons
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GBiPhone 17 Pro MaxXiaomi 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro 256GBiPhone 17 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 256GB
iPhone 17iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone AiriPhone 17 Pro Max
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
iPhone 16iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max