Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: Price, Specs & Features Comparison
Launch Date
September 13, 2024 (Official)
September 10, 2026 (Expected)
Operating System(OS)
iOS v18
iOS v26
Security Updates
5 Years
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Bluetooth
Yes, v5.3
Yes, v5.3
Near Field Communication
Yes
Yes
Autofocus
Yes, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus
Yes
Flash
Yes, Dual-color LED Flash
Yes, LED Flash
Video Recording Features
4k @120 fps
Full HD @240 fps
Full HD @30 fps
HD @30 fps
Image Resolution
8000 x 6000 Pixels
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Settings
Exposure compensation, ISO control
Exposure compensation
Shooting Modes
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Burst mode
Macro Mode
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features
Digital Zoom
Apple ProRAW
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Camera
48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP
48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP
Display Type
Super Retina XDR
OLED
Screen Size
6.9 inches (17.53 cm)
6.9 inches (17.53 cm)
Resolution
1320x2868 px (FHD+)
1080x3200 px (FHD+)
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
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HBM Brightness
2000 nits
-
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
165 Hz
Pixel Density
458 ppi
489 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
92.2 %
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Bezel-less Display
Yes
Yes
HDR 10 / HDR+ Support
Yes
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Weight
227 grams
240 grams
Build Material
Back: Textured Matt Glass
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Water Resistance
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter)
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SIM 2
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
4G bands Expand
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
SIM Slot(s)
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Network Support
5G, 4G
5G, 4G
SIM 1
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
4G bands Expand
Capacity
4685 mAh
5567 mAh
Battery Type
Li-ion
Li-Polymer
Quick Charging
Yes, 20W Fast Charging, 50% in 30 minutes
Yes, 80W Fast Charging
Wireless Charging
Yes, 25W Wireless Charging
Yes, 25W Wireless Charging
Reverse Charging
Yes, 4.5W Reverse Charging
Yes
Charging Time (20% to 100%)
1h 36m
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Internal Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB
Other Sensors
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope
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Processor
Apple A18 Pro
Apple A20 Pro
RAM & Storage
8 GB RAM + 256 GB
8 GB RAM + 512 GB
8 GB RAM + 1 TB
12 GB RAM + 256 GB
Display
6.9", 1320 x 2868 Resolution
6.9", 1080 x 3200 Resolution
