Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
AApple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Rs 564,999
VS
BApple
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Estimated Rs 579,999
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Wins Battery, which you rated High.
Your priorityWeightWinner
CameraHighEven
BatteryHighiPhone 18 Pro Max +11
Memory & chipMediPhone 18 Pro Max +37
DisplayMedEven
PriceMedNot scored
BuildLowiPhone 17 Pro Max +6
ConnectivityLowEven
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max0% match
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max0% match
Scores compare these two phones against each other, from their listed specs, based on the 6 of 7 areas both phones list.
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Main
Triple Camera: 48 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS + 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom + 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", PDAF + TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth), dual-LED dual-tone flash
Triple Camera: 48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) + 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom + 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth), dual-LED dual-tone flash
Front
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS + SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor), HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, Video (4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS)
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor), HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, Video (4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS)
Features
HDR (photo/panorama), Video (4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.)
HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular Video (4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.)
In your hand
Both outlines drawn to the same scale from the listed dimensions.
iPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro Max
Height163.4 mm163.4 mm
Width78 mm78 mm
Thickness8.8 mm8.8 mm
Weight233 g249 g
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is 16 g lighter.
Full spec sheet
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SpecApple iPhone 17 Pro Max Rs 564,999Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Estimated Rs 579,999
Build4 differencesApple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads
OS
IOS 26
IOS 27
Dimensions
163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm
163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm
Weight
233 g (better)
249 g
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time
Colors
Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Frequency0 differences
2G Band
SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 SIM2: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 SIM2: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Band
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Band
LTE
LTE
5G Band
SA/NSA/Sub6
SA/NSA/Sub6
Processor3 differencesApple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads
CPU
4.26 Ghz Hexa Core
Hexa-core (2x GHz high performance + 4x GHz)
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Apple GPU (7-core graphics)
Display1 differenceEven
Technology
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED Capacitive Touchscreen
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED Capacitive Touchscreen
Size
6.9 Inches
6.9 Inches
Resolution
1320 x 2868 Pixels (~458 PPI)
1320 x 2868 Pixels (~458 PPI)
Protection
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5, Anti-reflective coating
Ceramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating
Extra Features
120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Memory1 differenceApple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads
Built-in
256GB Built-in, 12GB RAM, NVMe
256/512GB, 1/2TB Built-in, 12GB RAM, NVMe
Card
No
No
Camera3 differencesEven
Main
Triple Camera: 48 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS + 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom + 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", PDAF + TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth), dual-LED dual-tone flash
Triple Camera: 48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) + 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom + 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth), dual-LED dual-tone flash
Features
HDR (photo/panorama), Video (4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.)
HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular Video (4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.)
Front
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS + SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor), HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, Video (4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS)
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor), HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, Video (4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS)
Connectivity1 differenceEven
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
v6.0 with A2DP, LE
v6.0 with A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes + GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Yes + GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
NFC
Yes
Yes
Data
2G GSM, 3G HSPA, 4G LTE, 5G capable, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
2G GSM, 3G HSPA, 4G LTE-A, 5G capable, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Features1 difference
Sensors
Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Face ID, Gyro, Proximity, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Face ID, Gyro, Proximity, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Audio
Speaker Phone
Speaker Phone
Browser
Yes
Yes
Messaging
iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
Games
Built-in + Downloadable
Built-in + Downloadable
Torch
Yes
Yes
Extra
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), Aluminum alloy frame, Aluminum alloy back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield), IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min), Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
Glass front + Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield), IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min), Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
Battery1 differenceApple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads
Capacity
(Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model), (Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model)
Market-Specific Versions: (Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model), Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model) (better)