Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
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OS: iOS 27
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Display: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
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CPU: Hexa-core (2x GHz + 4x GHz)
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Camera: 48 MP, f/1.6-4.0, 24mm (wide)
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Memory: 12GB, 256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) — Everything We Know So Far
Apple’s most powerful iPhone yet is on its way. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is set to launch in September 2026, marking a significant evolution in Apple’s flagship smartphone lineup. Here is everything we know so far based on leaks, analyst reports, and supply chain sources.
At the heart of the iPhone 18 Pro Max is the all-new A20 Pro chip built on a cutting-edge 2nm manufacturing process, paired with 12GB of RAM and storage options reaching up to 1TB. This is expected to deliver the biggest performance leap in iPhone history, powering advanced Apple Intelligence features and next-generation AI capabilities through iOS 27.
The display is a 6.9-inch LTPO OLED panel with ProMotion 120Hz and an impressive peak brightness of up to 3,200 nits, making it one of the brightest and smoothest screens ever on an iPhone. The new LTPO+ display technology is expected to deliver higher refresh rates while using battery power more efficiently.
On the camera front, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is set to debut a groundbreaking variable aperture 48MP main lens — a first for any iPhone — alongside a 24MP front camera, giving photographers and videographers even more creative control than ever before.
Battery life gets a major upgrade too, with a 5,100–5,200mAh cell — the largest ever fitted inside an iPhone, complemented by Apple’s new in-house C2 modem for faster 5G speeds and improved satellite connectivity. The C2 modem is expected to support full NR-NTN satellite data connectivity, going well beyond the emergency SOS-only satellite capability on current iPhones.
Pricing is expected to start at $1,199, flat compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, with units available by September 18–19, 2026. A deep red finish is expected to be the standout new color option for the iPhone 18 Pro models in 2026.
disclaimer“This article is based on leaks and rumors. Official specs will be confirmed at Apple’s September 2026 event.” at the top of your page.
Specs
Release Date
Network
| Network Technologies | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Network Technology 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Network Technology 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| Network Technology 4G | LTE |
| Network Technology 5G |
SA/NSA/Sub6 - International SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | - |
| Weight | - |
| Materials | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Colors | Coffee Brown, Pruple, Burgundy |
| Other features | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
Display
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Screen Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield 2 Anti-reflective coating |
Performance
| Operating System | iOS 27 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) |
| CPU Speed | Hexa-core (2x GHz + 4x GHz) |
| Gpu graphics processor | Apple GPU (8-core graphics) |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB NVMe |
Camera
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.6-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Camera Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, 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 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Camera Selfie | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 |
| Video camera Selfie | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Capacity | 5100 mAh |
| Fast battery charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min |
| Other battery features | 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi Technology | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Radio | No |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) |
| Additional features | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
