Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 18 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 92.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro wins 2 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.


Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsTie9797
- Camerafrom specsApple iPhone 18 Pro8280
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieApple iPhone 18 Pro8876
- BatteryiPhone 18 Pro Max5194
- Displayfrom specsTie8888
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery5,567 mAh vs 4,056 mAh
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.3"
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro is lighter211 g vs 249 g
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 18 MP
- iPhone 18 Pro Max can text for help by satelliteYes vs No
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 18 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 92.8/100
After comparing all the specs, iPhone 18 Pro Max is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 89.0 and Larger battery capacity: 5,567 mAh (+1,511 mAh more).
Lighter body: 211g (38g lighter in hand)
Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 89.0 · Larger battery capacity: 5,567 mAh (+1,511 mAh more)
Common questions
Which is better: Apple iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max?
iPhone 18 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 92.8/100 compared to Apple iPhone 18 Pro (89.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 89.0 and Larger battery capacity: 5,567 mAh (+1,511 mAh more).
What are the main battery and display differences between Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4056 mAh battery. iPhone 18 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 5567 mAh battery.
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