Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max
Can’t decide between the latest iPhones? Compare iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max side-by-side and see how they differ in camera, battery, display size, and performance.
How do they compare at a glance?
The only real difference between iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max is the size, iPhone 18 Pro Max has a larger 6.9-in Super Retina XDR display and is slightly heavier. While iPhone 18 Pro has a smaller 6.3-in Super Retina XDR display. So, it really comes down to personal preference – do you want a more compact phone or is a larger one more your thing? Whatever you choose, you’ll get the best iPhone experience on Three.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Features
Rear Camera
iPhone 18 Pro features the ultimate Pro camera system. The 48MP Fusion main camera has a variable aperture for better low light photos and video and impressive depth of field.
iPhone 18 Pro Max features the ultimate Pro camera system. The 48MP Fusion Main camera has a variable aperture for better low light photos and video and impressive depth of field.
- 48MP Fusion Main with variable aperture (f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0): 24mm
- 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚
- 48 MP Fusion Telephoto, f/2.8, 100mm
- Video: Up to 4K at 24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120/240fps
- Dolby Vision HDR
- 48MP Fusion Main with variable aperture (f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0): 24mm
- 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide , f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚
- 48 MP Fusion Telephoto, f/2.8, 100mm
- Video: Up to 4K at 24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120/240fps
- Dolby Vision HDR
Front Camera
iPhone 18 Pro features an 18MP Centre Stage front camera.
iPhone 18 Pro Max features an 18MP Centre Stage front camera.
- 18 MP Centre Stage, f/1.9, 20mm
- Video: Up to 4K at 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120fps
- 18 MP Centre Stage, f/1.9, 20mm
- Video: Up to 4K at 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120fps
Display
With a 6.3-in Super Retina XDR display, iPhone 18 Pro has a brighter, more immersive display with better anti-reflection. It also has ProMotion up to 120Hz.
With a 6.3-in Super Retina XDR display, iPhone 18 Pro Max has a brighter, more immersive display with better anti-reflection. It also has ProMotion up to 120Hz.
- 6.3 inch
- 2622 x 1206 pixels
- Super Retina XDR OLED
- HDR10
- 6.9 inch
- 2868 x 1320 pixels
- Super Retina XDR OLED
- HDR10
Memory and Storage
You can get iPhone 18 Pro with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB internal storage.
You can get iPhone 18 Pro Max with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB internal storage.
- 12GB RAM
- 256GB
- 512GB
- 1TB
- 2TB
- 12GB RAM
- 256GB
- 512GB
- 1TB
- 2TB
Performance and Security
iPhone 18 Pro is powered by the A20 Pro chip. Purpose built for AI with a next-generation vapour chamber and Dual 16 core Neural Engine. It also includes Siri AI – a more personal, more powerful AI assistant.
iPhone 18 Pro Max is powered by the A20 Pro chip. Purpose built for AI with a next-generation vapour chamber and Dual 16 core Neural Engine. It also includes Siri AI – a more personal, more powerful AI assistant.
- Launch OS: iOS 27
- A20 Pro chip
- 6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
- 7‑core GPU with Neural Accelerators
- Dual 16‑core Neural Engine
- Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
- Face ID
- Apple Intelligence
- Siri AI
- Launch OS: iOS 27
- A20 Pro chip
- 6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
- 7‑core GPU with Neural Accelerators
- Dual 16‑core Neural Engine
- Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
- Face ID
- Apple Intelligence
- Siri AI
Battery
Get up to 30 hours of use per charge on iPhone 18 Pro and faster wired charging – up to 50% charge in around 15 minutes.
Get up to 30 hours of use per charge on iPhone 18 Pro Max and faster wired charging – up to 50% charge in around 15 minutes.
- Video playback - Up to 34 hours
- Video playback (streamed) - Up to 31 hours
- Wired charging: Up to 50% charge in around 15 minutes when using 60W‑capable adapter or higher with Adjustable Voltage Supply
- MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W
- Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W
- Video playback - Up to 43 hours
- Video playback (streamed) - Up to 38 hours
- Wired charging: Up to 50% charge in around 15 minutes when using 60W‑capable adapter or higher with Adjustable Voltage Supply
- MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W
- Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W
Colours
- Black
- Burgundy
- Glacier
- Silver
- Black
- Burgundy
- Glacier
- Silver
Size and Weight
- Height x Width x Depth: 150 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm
- Weight: 211g
- Height x Width x Depth: 163.4 x 78 x 8.75 mm
- Weight: 249g