iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 7

The iPhone 7 is 10.9 millimetres0.43 inches narrower and 111 grams3.92 ounces lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

The iPhone 7 on Amazon (paid link) is stuck on its final update, so it won't run newer apps or receive fixes. The iPhone 18 Pro Max (paid link) is a brand-new release with vastly better battery life and performance. If you need a reliable daily driver for the next several years, the older model isn't worth the savings.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 7

Pocket: iPhone 7

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 18 Pro Max
from $1,299 at launch.
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iPhone 7
from $649 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM

Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.

iPhone 18 Pro Max
from $1,299 at launch.
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iPhone 7
from $649 at launch.
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HeightWidthDepthWeight18 Pro Max163.4 millimetres6.43 inches78.0 millimetres3.07 inches8.75 millimetres0.34 inches249 grams8.78 ounces7138.3 millimetres, 25.1 millimetres less5.44 inches, 0.99 inches less67.1 millimetres, 10.9 millimetres less2.64 inches, 0.43 inches less7.10 millimetres, 1.65 millimetres less0.28 inches, 0.06 inches less138 grams, 111 grams less4.87 ounces, 3.92 ounces less

Height: 18 Pro Max 163.4 millimetres, 7 138.3 millimetres.Height: 18 Pro Max 6.43 inches, 7 5.44 inches.Width: 18 Pro Max 78.0 millimetres, 7 67.1 millimetres.Width: 18 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 7 2.64 inches.Depth: 18 Pro Max 8.75 millimetres, 7 7.10 millimetres.Depth: 18 Pro Max 0.34 inches, 7 0.28 inches.Weight: 18 Pro Max 249 grams, 7 138 grams.Weight: 18 Pro Max 8.78 ounces, 7 4.87 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 7. Differences are given against iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Specification	18 Pro Max	7

Height	163.4 millimetres6.43 inches	138.3 millimetres, 25.1 millimetres less5.44 inches, 0.99 inches less
Width	78.0 millimetres3.07 inches	67.1 millimetres, 10.9 millimetres less2.64 inches, 0.43 inches less
Depth	8.75 millimetres0.34 inches	7.10 millimetres, 1.65 millimetres less0.28 inches, 0.06 inches less
Weight	249 grams8.78 ounces	138 grams, 111 grams less4.87 ounces, 3.92 ounces less
Volume	111.5 cubic centimetres6.81 cubic inches	65.9 cubic centimetres, 45.6 cubic centimetres less4.02 cubic inches, 2.78 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	91 percent	65 percent, 25 percent less

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.9 inches	4.7 inches, 2.2 inches less
Resolution	1320 × 2868	750 × 1334
Pixel density	460 pixels per inch	326 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch less
Cutout	Dynamic Island	None

Rear main	48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0	12MP
Rear ultra-wide	48MP Fusion f/2.2	—
Rear telephoto	48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality)	—
Front camera	18MP Center Stage f/1.9	7MP

Chip	A20 Pro	A10 Fusion
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.	45 hrs	13 hrs

Port	USB-C	Lightning
Wireless	5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem	4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistance	IP68 (6m for 30 min)	IP67 (1m for 30 min)

Storage	256 GB – 2 TB	32 – 256 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.	1,299 dollars	649 dollars, 650 dollars less

Released	Sep 2026	Sep 2016
Status	Current	Legacy

Dimensions

The iPhone 7 is 25.1 mm (0.99 in) shorter, 10.9 mm (0.43 in) narrower, 1.65 mm (0.06 in) thinner and 111 g (3.92 oz) lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro Max. The iPhone 18 Pro Max measures 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm (6.43 × 3.07 × 0.34 in) and weighs 249 g (8.78 oz). The iPhone 7 measures 138.3 × 67.1 × 7.10 mm (5.44 × 2.64 × 0.28 in) and weighs 138 g (4.87 oz).

Questions about these phones

How much bigger is the iPhone 18 Pro Max than the iPhone 7?

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is 25.1 mm taller and 10.9 mm wider than the iPhone 7.

Is the iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly heavier than the iPhone 7?

The iPhone 18 Pro Max weighs 111 grams more than the iPhone 7, which is a noticeable difference.

What is the screen size difference between these two models?

The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a 6.9 inch display while the iPhone 7 has a 4.7 inch display.

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

The iPhone 7 is easier to use with one hand due to its smaller dimensions.

Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?

Both the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the iPhone 7 fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.

Is upgrading from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone 18 Pro Max worth it for size?

Whether the upgrade is worth it depends on if you prefer a larger screen and device over a compact one.

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 7

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