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iPhone 18 Pro Max

Reference Price (USD)

$1,299

Availability and local prices may vary.

Processor

Apple A20 Pro

Main Camera

48MP Pro Fusion camera system with variable-aperture Main, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto cameras

Display

6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion

Battery

Up to 45 hours video playback; up to 40 hours streamed (Apple rating)

Key Features & Connectivity

5G Supported

NFC Enabled

eSIM Support

Wi-Fi 6/7 Ready

Water Resistant

Headphone Jack

ColorsBlack, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy

Water RatingIP68 Certified

Release DateSeptember 18, 2026

OS SupportNot announced

iPhone 18 Pro Max Overview

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is the 6.9-inch model in Apple’s 2026 Pro lineup. Apple lists the A20 Pro chip, a 48MP Pro Fusion camera system, storage options from 256GB to 2TB, and up to 45 hours of video playback (up to 40 hours when streamed). The U.S. starting price is $1,299 for 256GB before tax. Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh; this page uses Apple’s stated playback rating instead. Compare its larger display and battery-life rating with iPhone 18 Pro, and use the linked manufacturer specifications and U.S. store for current details.

General Information

Reference Price (USD)

$1,299

Phone Weight

249 grams

Physical Dimensions

8.75 mm

Build Material

Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)

SIM Layout

U.S. models are eSIM-only; SIM configurations vary by region

Water & Dust Rating

IP68 (up to 6 m for 30 minutes under IEC 60529; resistance may decrease with wear)

Phone Variants

12/256GB, 12/512GB, 12/1TB, 12/2TB

Display Specs

Display Architecture

Super Retina XDR OLED with ProMotion

Screen Estate

6.9 inches

Resolution Metric

1320 × 2868 pixels

Screen Refresh Rate

Up to 120Hz (ProMotion)

Peak Brightness

3000 nits

HDR Protocol

HDR 10

Scratch Protection

Ceramic Shield 2 front; Ceramic Shield back

Pixel Density

460 ppi

Hardware and Specification

System on Chip (SoC)

Apple A20 Pro chip

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

6-core CPU (2 super cores and 4 efficiency cores)

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators

Silicon Fabrication

2 nm

System Memory (RAM)

12GB

Internal Storage

256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB

Flash Storage Standard

NVMe

Geekbench Benchmark

Single-Core Score: 4,025, Multi-Core Score: 11,525

Vapor Cooling System

Expanded Vapor Chamber

Primary Camera System

Total CamerasTriple 48MP rear-camera system

Main Sensor48MP Fusion Main, variable aperture ƒ/1.48, ƒ/1.8, ƒ/2.8, or ƒ/4.0

Ultrawide Lens48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view

Telephoto Zoom48MP Fusion Telephoto with 4x optical zoom and 8x optical-quality zoom

Image StabilizationYes

Camera Flash Dual-color LED Flash

Video Recording4K@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 Selfie Camera

Front Resolution18MP Center Stage camera, ƒ/1.9, autofocus

Selfie HDR ModeHDR 10

Video Capabilities3840x2160, 1920x1080, 1280x720

Battery & Charging System

Wired Charging Speed

Up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a 60W-or-higher USB-C adapter with AVS (sold separately)

Wireless Charging

MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W

In-box Charger Brick

No (Charging block sold separately)

Network & Connectivity

5G Band Connectivity

Supported

NFC Capability

Yes (Supports contact payments)

Infrared Blaster

3.5mm Headphone Jack

No (Relies on USB-C or Bluetooth)

Sensors

Gyroscope

Yes (3-axis gyroscope)

Compass / Magnetometer

Yes (Supports compass apps)

Accelerometer

Yes (Motion detection)

Face Unlock Support

Yes (Face ID)

Software & AI Ecosystem

Generative AI Image Editor

Supported (Expand and erase details)

Realtime Live Interpreter

Supported (Calls & face-to-face translation)

Next-Gen AI Voice assistant

Supported (Intelligent voice assist)

Pros

• 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion
• A20 Pro chip with 6-core CPU and 7-core GPU
• 48MP Pro Fusion camera system with 4x optical and 8x optical-quality Telephoto
• Apple-rated video playback up to 45 hours

Cons

• U.S. 256GB starting price is $1,299 before tax
• The 6.9-inch display is larger than the 6.3-inch iPhone 18 Pro

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the iPhone 18 Pro Max price in the USA?

Apple lists the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro Max at a U.S. starting price of $1,299 before tax. Prices and promotions can change; check Apple’s U.S. Store for the current offer.

What are the main iPhone 18 Pro Max specifications?

Apple lists a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, the A20 Pro chip, a 48MP Pro Fusion camera system, and 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB storage options.

How long does the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery last?

Apple rates iPhone 18 Pro Max for up to 45 hours of video playback or up to 40 hours of streamed video playback under its test conditions. Actual battery life varies with use and settings.

What is the iPhone 18 Pro Max release date?

GSMArena lists the iPhone 18 Pro Max as released on September 18, 2026. See the linked Apple product and technical-specification pages for manufacturer information.

How is iPhone 18 Pro Max different from iPhone 18 Pro?

Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and Apple-rated video playback up to 45 hours; Pro has a 6.3-inch display and up to 36 hours. Their U.S. starting prices are $1,299 and $1,199, respectively.