The iPhone 18 Pro Max is Apple’s largest and most expensive phone from its September 9, 2026 event, sharing its core hardware with the smaller iPhone 18 Pro but adding a bigger screen, a larger battery, and a higher price at every storage tier. Here is the full spec sheet and where to get one in a finish Apple does not sell.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Specs at a Glance
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Spec |
Detail |
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Chip |
A20 Pro, 2 nanometer process, 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU, Dual 16-core Neural Engine |
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Display |
6.9 inch OLED, ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120Hz, Always-On, Dynamic Island |
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Rear camera |
Triple 48MP system with a variable aperture main lens (f/1.4 to f/4), manual Pro controls |
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Front camera |
18MP |
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Battery |
Around 5,567 mAh with fast charging support |
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Build |
249g, 8.8mm thick, Ceramic Shield 2 front and back, aluminum unibody, IP68 rating |
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Connectivity |
C2 modem with satellite based 5G, Emergency SOS, Messages, Roadside Assistance, and Find My via satellite |
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SIM |
eSIM-only in most markets, with longer battery life than physical-SIM variants |
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Storage |
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB |
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Colors |
Deep Black, Silver, Glacier Blue, Burgundy |
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Software |
iOS 27 |
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Price |
From $1,299 (256GB) |
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Release |
Pre-orders opened September 12, on sale September 18, 2026 |
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro
The two share the same chip, camera system, connectivity, and color lineup. The Pro Max steps up to a 6.9 inch display against the Pro’s 6.3 inch, carries a larger battery, and costs a flat $100 more at every storage tier, from $1,299 at 256GB to $2,499 at 2TB.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Pricing by Storage
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Storage |
Price |
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256GB |
$1,299 |
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512GB |
$1,499 |
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1TB |
$1,899 |
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2TB |
$2,499 |
Want the iPhone 18 Pro Max in More Than Apple’s 4 Colors?
Apple ships the iPhone 18 Pro Max in four official colors: Deep Black, Silver, Glacier Blue, and Burgundy. Craft by Merlin already has eight custom finishes open for pre-booking on this exact model, from full-body 24K gold to hand wrapped alligator leather and four distinct crystal tones. Nothing about the A20 Pro chip, the camera, or the display changes, only how the phone looks and feels in your hand.
- 24K Full Gold
- 24K Rose Gold
- Black Alligator Leather
- Brown Alligator Leather
- Crystal Silver
- Crystal Nude
- Crystal Blue
- Crystal Orange
Reserve any finish with a deposit of AED 1,000, and every pre-booking currently includes a free Apple AirPods 4. Delivery is expected 2 to 3 weeks after Apple’s retail launch on September 18, with insured shipping worldwide.
Explore the full Craft by Merlin the iPhone 18 Pro Max collection.
