C63 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2024

C63

$150

77.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

77.6

Benchmark

Performance72/100

Camera84/100

Battery86/100

Apple · 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Max

$1499

92.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

92.8

Benchmark

Performance96/100

Camera94/100

Battery94/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy C63:

✓58g lighter chassis (191g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$1349 lower launch MSRP ($150 vs $1499)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:

✓Larger 5,567 mAh battery capacity (+567 mAh more capacity)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	C63	iPhone 18 Pro Max
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED / OLED display	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Screen Size	6.6"	6.9"
Resolution & Density	N/A	1320 x 2868 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On display
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Hexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Apple GPU (7-core graphics)
Operating System	Android	iOS 27
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	6 GB	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal Storage	128GB	256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	NVMe fast flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP	48 MP, f/1.5, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, OIS, Dual pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS (gen 2)
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	48 MP (4x optical zoom), f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), OIS
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
LiDAR / Depth	None	TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth sensing & night portrait)
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRDolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps)ProRes RAWApple Log 2Spatial 3D video & stereo sound
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@24/25/30/60fps1080p@120fpsgyro-EISDolby Vision HDR
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	8 MP	18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	N/A	163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight	191 g	249 g (8.78 oz)
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass back
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,567 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	25W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video out
NFC	Yes	Yes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Face ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Launch Price	$150	$1,499 / €1,600

Editorial Lab Verdict

iPhone 18 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 92.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iPhone 18 Pro Max ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A20 Pro architecture and verified 94/100 camera rating.

When to buy C63:

Lighter body: 191g (58g lighter in hand) · Lower launch price: $150 (save $1349)

When to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:

Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 77.6 · Larger battery capacity: 5,567 mAh (+567 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: C63 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Which phone is better: C63 or iPhone 18 Pro Max?

iPhone 18 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 92.8/100 compared to C63 (77.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 77.6 and Larger battery capacity: 5,567 mAh (+567 mAh more).