iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is 6.1 millimetres0.24 inches wider and 38 grams1.34 ounces heavier than the iPhone 18 Pro.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) gives you significantly more screen estate and noticeably better battery life, but the iPhone 18 Pro (paid link) is much easier to manage in one hand. If you want maximum endurance and the largest display available, go large. Otherwise, stick with the smaller footprint.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 18 Pro

Pocket: iPhone 18 Pro

Weight difference: Noticeable

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
from $1,199 at launch.
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iPhone 18 Pro Max
from $1,299 at launch.
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HeightWidthDepthWeight18 Pro150.0 millimetres5.91 inches71.9 millimetres2.83 inches8.75 millimetres0.34 inches211 grams7.44 ounces18 Pro Max163.4 millimetres, 13.4 millimetres more6.43 inches, 0.53 inches more78.0 millimetres, 6.1 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.24 inches more8.75 millimetres, the same0.34 inches, the same249 grams, 38 grams more8.78 ounces, 1.34 ounces more

Height: 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres, 18 Pro Max 163.4 millimetres.Height: 18 Pro 5.91 inches, 18 Pro Max 6.43 inches.Width: 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres, 18 Pro Max 78.0 millimetres.Width: 18 Pro 2.83 inches, 18 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres, 18 Pro Max 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 18 Pro 0.34 inches, 18 Pro Max 0.34 inches.Weight: 18 Pro 211 grams, 18 Pro Max 249 grams.Weight: 18 Pro 7.44 ounces, 18 Pro Max 8.78 ounces.

Specifications

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

Height	150.0 millimetres5.91 inches	163.4 millimetres, 13.4 millimetres more6.43 inches, 0.53 inches more
Width	71.9 millimetres2.83 inches	78.0 millimetres, 6.1 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.24 inches more
Depth	8.75 millimetres0.34 inches	8.75 millimetres, the same0.34 inches, the same
Weight	211 grams7.44 ounces	249 grams, 38 grams more8.78 ounces, 1.34 ounces more
Volume	94.4 cubic centimetres5.76 cubic inches	111.5 cubic centimetres, 17.2 cubic centimetres more6.81 cubic inches, 1.05 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	89 percent	91 percent, 1 percent more

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.3 inches	6.9 inches, 0.6 inches more
Resolution	1206 × 2622	1320 × 2868
Pixel density	460 pixels per inch	460 pixels per inch, the same
Cutout	Dynamic Island	Dynamic Island

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

Chip	A20 Pro	A20 Pro
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.	36 hrs	45 hrs

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

Storage	256 GB – 2 TB	256 GB – 2 TB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.	1,199 dollars	1,299 dollars, 100 dollars more

Released	Sep 2026	Sep 2026
Status	Current	Current

Questions about these phones

How do the physical dimensions of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max compare?

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider, 13.4 mm taller, and 38 g heavier than the iPhone 18 Pro.

Which phone is easier to use with one hand?

The iPhone 18 Pro is easier to operate with one hand and better suited for smaller hands than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Do both models fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?

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

Do both models fit in a typical women's jeans pocket?

Neither the iPhone 18 Pro nor the iPhone 18 Pro Max fits into a typical women's jeans pocket.

What is the screen size difference between the two phones?

The iPhone 18 Pro features a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max comes with a larger 6.9-inch screen.

Is the weight difference between the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max noticeable?

The 38 g weight difference between the two devices is noticeable during daily use.

iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

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