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Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 18 Pro ($1,199) vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ($1,299) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $1,299 |
| Weight | 211g | 249g |
| Chip | A20 Pro | A20 Pro |
| Display | 6.3" 120Hz OLED | 6.9" 120Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP Pro Fusion Triple | 48MP Pro Fusion Triple |
| Storage | 256GB–2TB | 256GB–2TB |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Variable-aperture 48MP main camera — a first for iPhone
- A20 Pro chip with hardware ray tracing
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- Tetraprism telephoto, 8x optical-quality zoom
- Aluminum again, not titanium
- Same $1,199 starting price as the last two generations
- Pro Max still has the bigger battery and screen
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Longest battery life of any iPhone (up to 45 hrs video)
- Biggest Pro display at 6.9"
- Same A20 Pro camera system as 18 Pro
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- $1,299 starting price, $100 over 18 Pro
- 249g, the heaviest current iPhone
- Same aluminum-not-titanium tradeoff as 18 Pro
Apple iPhone 18 Pro is the better value at $1,199. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.