Compare the key specs first, then explore the full specifications below.
Apple A20 Pro (2nm)
12/256GB · International Nano-SIM battery scenario
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 27 | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 27 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2nm) | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.93GHz + 4x2.64GHz) | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple 7-core GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz adaptive ProMotion | 60Hz |
| Display Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels | 1290 x 2796 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | ~460 ppi | ~460 ppi |
Apple A18
8/128GB · 128GB; review confirms 8GB across all capacities
| Brightness | 1000 nits typical; 1600 nits HDR; 3000 nits outdoor peak | 1000 nits typical; 1600 nits HDR; 2000 nits outdoor peak |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~90.7% | ~88.0% |
| Display Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, anti-reflective coating | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 generation) |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5391 mAh | 4674 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion 5391mAh or 5567mAh depending on region | Li-Ion 4674 mAh |
| Charging | Wired PD3.2 AVS 50% in 15min; 25W MagSafe/Qi2; 4.5W reverse wired | Wired PD2.0, 50% in 30min; MagSafe wireless up to 25W; Qi2 wireless 15W; reverse wired 4.5W |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera System | 48MP wide + 48MP 4x periscope telephoto + 48MP ultrawide; LiDAR | Dual 48MP Fusion Main + 12MP ultrawide; 2x optical-quality telephoto crop |
| Main Camera Details | 48MP f/1.5-4.0 24mm wide 1/1.28-inch; 48MP f/2.8 100mm 4x telephoto; 48MP f/2.2 13mm ultrawide; TOF 3D LiDAR | 48MP f/1.6 26mm wide 1/1.56-inch sensor-shift OIS; 12MP f/2.2 13mm 120-degree ultrawide with PDAF |
| Camera Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, LiDAR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, Photonic Engine, macro photography |
| Camera Video | 4K up to 120fps, Dolby Vision, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, spatial video | 4K 24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, 1080p up to 240fps, spatial video |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie Camera | 18MP multi-aspect f/1.9 PDAF; SL 3D Face ID | 12MP f/1.9 23mm wide PDAF; SL 3D Face ID |
| Selfie Video | 4K up to 60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 4K 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p up to 120fps, gyro-EIS |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm |
| Build | Ceramic Shield 2 front, aluminum frame and back, Ceramic Shield glass back section | Ceramic Shield glass front, color-infused glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM international; eSIM-only USA; dual Nano-SIM China | Nano-SIM + eSIM international; dual eSIM USA; dual Nano-SIM China |
| Protection | IP68, up to 6m for 30 minutes | IP68 dust and water resistant up to 6m for 30 min |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Headphone Jack | No | No 3.5mm jack |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, spatial audio | Stereo speakers, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | 5G SA/NSA/Sub6; mmWave on US model | 5G SA/NSA/Sub6; mmWave US model |
| Radio | No FM radio | No FM radio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, tri-band | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | Dual-frequency GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | Dual-frequency GPS L1+L5, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Supported | NFC, Apple Pay |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort |
| Infrared | No IR blaster | No infrared blaster |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors & Features | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, UWB gen2, satellite SOS | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, UWB gen2, satellite Emergency SOS |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 09 | 2024, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 18 | Available. Released 2024, September 20 |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Models | A3717, A3473, A3716, A3718 | A3290, A3082, A3289, A3291, iPhone17,4 |
| Price | £1299 / €1599 / ₹179900 (listed prices) | Original US launch price from $899 (128GB); retail varies |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Plus · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 249 g | 199 g |
