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iPhone 18 Pro Max

Released Sep 18, 2026$1,299 launch pricePhone

Apple's largest 2026 iPhone adds the 2nm A20 Pro chip, a variable-aperture 48MP camera system, and up to 45 hours of video playback; published lab tests measured a 48% AnTuTu jump over the 17 Pro Max, though pricing starts $100 higher at $1,299.

Pros

  • A20 Pro (2nm) scores roughly 48% higher on AnTuTu and about 22% higher single-core on Geekbench 6 than the 17 Pro Max in published lab tests
  • Variable-aperture (f/1.5-4.0) 48MP main camera plus 48MP ultra-wide and a 4x periscope telephoto
  • Largest iPhone battery yet (5,391mAh nano-SIM / 5,567mAh eSIM-only), rated for up to 45 hours of video playback
  • 6.9-inch display reaches 3,000 nits outdoors with a smaller three-activity Dynamic Island
  • Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and the new N1/C2 chipset pairing

Cons

  • Starts at $1,299, $100 above the outgoing 17 Pro Max
  • GPU stability in the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme stress test dropped to 57% of peak under sustained load
  • Measured peak auto brightness (969 nits) trails the 17 Pro Max
  • No charger included, and Apple still doesn't officially disclose wired-charging wattage
78.5Inno Score

Very good

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance91.1
Display65.4
Camera63.7
Battery76.7
Features100

Full specifications

Everything we track for the iPhone 18 Pro Max

Display

Screen size
6.9 ″
Panel type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
1320x2868
Pixel density
460 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
Screen-to-body
90.7 %

Performance

Chipset
Apple A20 Pro
AnTuTu (typical)
3,463,072
Geekbench 6 (single)
4,735Top 1%
Geekbench 6 (multi)
12,794Top 2%
Wild Life Extreme stability
57 %Top 75%
RAM (max)
12 GB
Storage options
256/512GB/1TB/2TB
Storage type
NVMe

Camera

Main camera
48 MP
Main aperture
f/1.5-4.0
Ultra-wide
48 MP
Telephoto
48 MP
Optical zoom
4 x
Max video
4K@120fps
Front camera
18 MP
OIS
Yes

Battery

Capacity
5,391 mAh
Wired charging
53 W
Wireless charging
25 W
Active use endurance
19.3 h

Design

Weight
249 g
Thickness
8.8 mm
IP rating
IP68
Frame material
Aluminum unibody

Connectivity

5G
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
6.0
NFC
Yes
USB
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
eSIM
Yes

Software

OS at launch
iOS 27

Audio

Stereo speakers
Yes
3.5mm jack
No

Quick answers

Is the iPhone 18 Pro Max good in 2026?

The iPhone 18 Pro Max earns an Inno Score of 78.5/100 (“Very good”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Apple's largest 2026 iPhone adds the 2nm A20 Pro chip, a variable-aperture 48MP camera system, and up to 45 hours of video playback; published lab tests measured a 48% AnTuTu jump over the 17 Pro Max, though pricing starts $100 higher at $1,299.

What is the iPhone 18 Pro Max AnTuTu score?

The iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 3,463,072 points in AnTuTu. In Geekbench 6 it reaches 4,735 single-core and 12,794 multi-core.

What are the key specs of the iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Chipset: Apple A20 Pro · Screen size: 6.9 ″ · Capacity: 5,391 mAh · Main camera: 48 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Xiaomi 18 Fold, Honor Magic7 Pro, OnePlus 13 — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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