iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: Comparing their displays and batteries
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max share most of their features, with screen size, battery life and price being the main differences. The Pro Max offers Apple’s longest claimed iPhone battery life so far, while both models bring upgrades in performance and battery endurance.
The Pro has a 6.3-inch display and is rated for up to 36 hours of video playback, compared with 6.9 inches and 45 hours for the Pro Max. Apple says the Pro Max lasts six hours longer than its predecessor; the Pro is rated three hours higher. Both use the A20 Pro chip and have similar 48-megapixel camera systems, and the Pro Max costs $100 more.
- Pro Max delivers up to 45 hours of video playback.
- The Pro has a 6.3-inch screen; the Max has a 6.9-inch screen.
- Both models share the A20 Pro chip and similar cameras.
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Apple's latest flagship phones come in two sizes: the standard Pro and the larger Pro Max. These premium devices are among the company's most expensive phones, so understanding how they differ matters if you are thinking about buying one.
The most significant differences lie in screen size and battery life. The Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and lasts up to 45 hours of video playback, whilst the standard Pro offers a 6.3-inch screen and lasts up to 36 hours.
Beyond these dimensions, the phones are largely identical. Both use the same processor and camera system, with the Pro Max costing $100 more, so the choice between them comes down to personal preference about whether you value a larger screen and longer battery life enough to justify the extra cost.