Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
$1,299Starting price · USUltra Flagship2026
9.1
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.9"
Display
48MP
Camera
5,391
mAh
12GB
Max RAM
60W
Charging
240g
Weight
Why This Phone
Ultra FlagshipThe iPhone 18 Pro Max delivers top-tier performance with the 2nm A20 Pro chipset and an exceptionally versatile triple 48MP camera array. The display is industry-leading in brightness and quality, and the build is robust with Ceramic Shield 2. While the charging speed is modest for its class, the overall hardware package justifies its position as an ultra-flagship device.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera9.6
Performance9.8
Battery8.8
Display9.5
Build9.2
Value7.7
Strengths
Apple A20 Pro 2nm chipset
Triple 48MP camera system with 4x periscope zoom
6.9-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED display with 3000 nits peak brightness
Advanced video capabilities including ProRes RAW and Apple Log 2
Comprehensive satellite connectivity and UWB support
Weaknesses
Slow wired charging speeds relative to the ultra-premium segment
High starting price point
Repairability rating is Class C
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