Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need
Best for
- GamingApple iPhone 18 Pro
- Keeping it for yearsEither - too close to call
Head to head
- Performance
- Gaming
Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the stronger graphics for games.
- Durability
- Longevity
- Connectivity
- Extras
All specifications
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
General
Condition
Available. Released 2026, September 18
Available. Released 2026, September 18
Model
A3714, A3472, A3713, A3715
A3717, A3473, A3716, A3718
OS Version
A3714 (International); A3472 (USA); A3713 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3715 (China)
A3717 (International); A3473 (USA); A3716 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3718 (China)
Performance
CPU
Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (7-core graphics)
Apple GPU (7-core graphics)
Display
Display Type
971 nits max brightness (measured)
969 nits max brightness (measured)
Resolution
1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Ceramic Shield 2
Ceramic Shield 2
Camera
Video Resolution
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Battery and power
Charging Port
–
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
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, 53, 66, 106 - A3714
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, 53, 66, 106 - A3717
5G Bands
1, 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 - A3714
1, 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
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
Yes
Yes
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Sound
Loudspeaker
-26.5 LUFS (Good)
-25.0 LUFS (Very good)
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
No
USB Type
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
Build and size
Build
Glass 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)
Dimensions
6.3 inches, 96.4 cm 2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio)
6.9 inches, 115.6 cm 2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask
Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Apple iPhone 18 Pro wins on gaming.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the stronger graphics for games.
Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.