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iPhone 18 Pro Max
iPhone 18 Pro Max measures 163.4 × 78 × 8.75 mm and weighs 249 g, with a 6.9-inch display and the A20 Pro chip.
| Introduced | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Apple sells it new | Yes, from $1,299 (US) |
| Height | 163.4 mm (6.43 in) |
| Width | 78 mm (3.07 in) |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 249 g (8.78 oz) |
| Display | 6.9″ |
| Resolution | 2868 × 1320 at 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz ProMotion |
| Top of screen | Dynamic Island |
| Unlock | Face ID |
| Chip | A20 Pro |
| Rear cameras | Triple 48MP |
| Video playback | Up to 45 hours |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB |
| US price by storage | 256 GB $1,299 ($5.07/GB) · 512 GB $1,499 ($2.93/GB) · 1 TB $1,899 ($1.85/GB) · 2 TB $2,499 ($1.22/GB) |
| Colors (4) | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy |
Source: Apple technical specifications for iPhone 18 Pro Max; prices from apple.com (US, with carrier activation), checked October 2026. Apple does not publish RAM: the figure comes from MacRumors (Xcode data).
In context
How big is iPhone 18 Pro Max, really?
Of the 34 iPhones on this site, iPhone 18 Pro Max is the 33rd smallest by the size of its front (163.4 × 78 mm), the 33rd lightest at 249 g, and has the 2nd largest screen at 6.9 inches. That puts it with the large iPhones, which most people use with two hands.
Its 6.9-inch display is about 73.3 × 159.2 mm (worked out from the diagonal and its 2868 × 1320 pixel grid), so the screen covers roughly 92% of the front. The front camera and Face ID sensors sit in the Dynamic Island, a pill-shaped cut-out that also shows live activity. At 460 pixels per inch, individual pixels are not visible at a normal viewing distance.
Against iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025), the model it followed, it is 16 g heavier, the chip moves from A19 Pro to A20 Pro, and Apple's video playback rating rises from 39 to 45 hours.
iPhone 17 Pro Max shares its height and width to within 0.3 mm, so in the hand they feel almost the same size, even if cases are cut differently around the cameras and buttons.
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US self-service store lists iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max repair parts
The US Self Service Repair Store lists both Pro models. For iPhone 18 Pro, the camera is $249, or $189.24 after an approved $59.76 replaced-part return credit; a seven-day tool-kit rental is $49 separately. These are component and rental prices, not a complete repair quote. Official US pages checked October 20, 2026.
Source: Apple Self Service Repair Store (US) ↗Japan and South Korea restrict Duo and Pro Max walk-in purchases
Apple’s local pages say iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro Max cannot currently be bought on a walk-in basis at Apple Stores in Japan and South Korea. Japan requires a reservation; South Korea directs shoppers to order online for delivery or pickup. The notices give no end date and do not establish policy in other countries. Official pages checked October 19, 2026.
Source: Apple Japan (South Korea also checked in the analysis) ↗Verizon will charge $10 a month for iPhone Handoff
iPhone Handoff, new in iOS 27, lets one phone number move between two iPhones, for example an iPhone Duo for going out and an iPhone 18 Pro for work. You choose which iPhone is active and can switch at any time. Verizon says it will support Handoff for $10 a month on compatible iPhones running iOS 27, and calls it coming soon without a start date. Other carriers set their own price, so ask yours before you plan on carrying two iPhones.
Source: Verizon ↗
What reviewers say
On iPhone 18 Pro Max
Their conclusions, in our words. Follow the links for the full reviews.
Tom's Guide · Oct 2026
After four years the 18 Pro Max wins in every area they tested, with a much brighter screen standing out, so 14 Pro Max owners have a strong case to upgrade despite the higher $1,299 starting price.
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Is it finally time to upgrade? ↗Tom's Guide · Oct 2026
An opinion piece: the writer found the excitement around the Duo made their brand-new 18 Pro Max feel unexciting, a useful gut-check for buyers torn between the two.
My iPhone 18 Pro Max just got delivered and I immediately regret the purchase — and I think iPhone Duo is to blame ↗9to5Mac · Oct 2026
A spec-by-spec rundown that leans practical: with Duo orders already slipping into 2027, the 18 Pro is the pick for anyone who needs a phone soon.
iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro: Here’s every key difference ↗9to5Mac · Oct 2026
Stopping down the new variable aperture helps night shots with longer exposures and starbursts, but the tester doesn't see it as a reason to leave a 17 Pro, only a bonus for owners of older iPhones.
Here’s the difference the variable aperture of the iPhone 18 Pro makes at night ↗
More reviewer perspectives (8)
9to5Mac · Oct 2026
After a month of daily use the reviewer singles out all-day battery with plenty to spare, the new variable-aperture main camera and cooler, steadier performance outdoors.
iPhone 18 Pro one month later: These features keep impressing me ↗MacRumors · Oct 2026
The Duo's extra cost buys a big folding screen and side-by-side multitasking, while the Pro models keep the more versatile cameras, Face ID and a much lower price.
iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Choose? ↗CNET · Oct 2026
CNET sees the Duo as a niche buy for people who want a pocketable reading and multitasking screen, and points camera, battery and durability buyers to the iPhone 18 Pro Max instead.
The $2,000 Duo: Who Is Apple's First Folding iPhone Actually For? ↗TechRadar · Sep 2026
Lab-tests Apple's claims: video playback rises 9% on the 18 Pro and 15% on the 18 Pro Max over the 17 Pro models, though real gains depend on how you use the phone.
Our iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max battery life test results ↗Yahoo Tech · Sep 2026
Pick the Duo for screen space and if you simply want a foldable; pick the 18 Pro Max for photography, video and the best camera controls.
Apple iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro Max: How to decide between them ↗ZDNET · Sep 2026
Sticks with the 18 Pro: the Duo has no Pro camera controls or telephoto, swaps Face ID for Touch ID, is awkward one-handed when open and costs $800 more at 512GB.
iPhone Duo or 18 Pro? 8 reasons why I'm skipping Apple's first foldable ↗Trusted Reviews · Sep 2026
Same A20 Pro chip, cameras and Pro controls, so it comes down to size: the Pro Max for screen and battery, the Pro if you don't want a huge phone.
iPhone 18 Pro vs 18 Pro Max: What's the difference? ↗9to5Mac · Sep 2026
The headline changes are a new variable-aperture main camera, a smaller Dynamic Island, longer battery life and 50% charge in 15 minutes.
iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Here's everything new ↗
FAQ
About iPhone 18 Pro Max
- How big is iPhone 18 Pro Max?
- iPhone 18 Pro Max measures 163.4 × 78 × 8.75 mm and weighs 249 g, with a 6.9-inch display and the A20 Pro chip.
- When did iPhone 18 Pro Max come out?
- Apple introduced iPhone 18 Pro Max in 2026. Apple still sells it new, from $1,299 in the US.
- How much RAM does iPhone 18 Pro Max have?
- 12 GB. Apple does not list RAM in its specifications; the figure comes from Apple's Xcode device data, as reported by MacRumors.
- What colors does iPhone 18 Pro Max come in?
- 4 finishes: Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy.
- Which iPhones are the same size as iPhone 18 Pro Max?
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the same body dimensions to within 0.3 mm. Cameras and buttons can still differ, so check a case lists both models.
News & analysis
What changes your choice.
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iPhone 18 Pro Repair Parts: What the $249 Camera Actually Costs
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iPhone Duo in Japan and Korea: Reserve Before You Go
Apple limits walk-in sales of iPhone Duo and 18 Pro Max in Japan and South Korea. What to check before visiting a store or planning a purchase abroad.