iPhone XR vs iPhone 18 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is 12.5 millimetres0.49 inches taller and 55 grams1.94 ounces heavier than the iPhone XR.
The iPhone XR on Amazon (paid link) is locked on iOS 18 with no further updates, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max (paid link) runs the latest software and arrived just weeks ago. You could find the XR renewed for less than $150, but you would miss several years of software support. If you want longevity over cost, the 18 Pro Max wins; if you do not need the newest chip, the XR fits tight budgets.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone XR
Pocket: iPhone XR
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone XR
from $749 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 18 Pro Max
from $1,299 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone XR: 150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 millimetres, 194 grams. iPhone 18 Pro Max: 163.4 by 78 by 8.75 millimetres, 249 grams.
XR, 18 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone XR
from $749 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 18 Pro Max
from $1,299 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: XR 150.9 millimetres, 18 Pro Max 163.4 millimetres.Height: XR 5.94 inches, 18 Pro Max 6.43 inches.Width: XR 75.7 millimetres, 18 Pro Max 78.0 millimetres.Width: XR 2.98 inches, 18 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: XR 8.30 millimetres, 18 Pro Max 8.75 millimetres.Depth: XR 0.33 inches, 18 Pro Max 0.34 inches.Weight: XR 194 grams, 18 Pro Max 249 grams.Weight: XR 6.84 ounces, 18 Pro Max 8.78 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | XR | 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.9 millimetres5.94 inches | 163.4 millimetres, 12.5 millimetres more6.43 inches, 0.49 inches more |
| Width | 75.7 millimetres2.98 inches | 78.0 millimetres, 2.3 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.09 inches more |
| Depth | 8.30 millimetres0.33 inches | 8.75 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres more0.34 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 194 grams6.84 ounces | 249 grams, 55 grams more8.78 ounces, 1.94 ounces more |
| Volume | 94.8 cubic centimetres5.79 cubic inches | 111.5 cubic centimetres, 16.7 cubic centimetres more6.81 cubic inches, 1.02 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 79 percent | 91 percent, 12 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.9 inches, 0.8 inches more |
| Resolution | 828 × 1792 | 1320 × 2868 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 12MP | 48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0 |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | 48MP Fusion f/2.2 |
| Rear telephoto | — | 48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality) |
| Front camera | 12MP | 18MP Center Stage f/1.9 |
| Chip | A12 Bionic | A20 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 16 hrs | 45 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB | 256 GB – 2 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 749 dollars | 1,299 dollars, 550 dollars more |
| Released | Oct 2018 | Sep 2026 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is 12.5 mm (0.49 in) taller, 2.3 mm (0.09 in) wider, 0.45 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 55 g (1.94 oz) heavier than the iPhone XR. The iPhone XR measures 150.9 × 75.7 × 8.30 mm (5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 in) and weighs 194 g (6.84 oz). 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).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is iPhone 18 Pro Max than iPhone XR?
iPhone 18 Pro Max is 12.5 mm taller and 2.3 mm wider than iPhone XR. iPhone 18 Pro Max also weighs 55 grams more and has a 0.8 inch larger screen.
Which phone is easier to use one handed?
iPhone XR is easier to use one handed than iPhone 18 Pro Max. iPhone XR is more manageable for average adult hands.
Does iPhone 18 Pro Max fit in a pocket as easily as iPhone XR?
iPhone 18 Pro Max fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but is less pocketable than iPhone XR. iPhone XR is the more pocketable option between the two.
How much heavier is iPhone 18 Pro Max compared to iPhone XR?
iPhone 18 Pro Max weighs 249 grams while iPhone XR weighs 194 grams. The 55 gram difference is noticeable when holding the devices.
Is the screen on iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly larger than iPhone XR?
iPhone 18 Pro Max has a 6.9 inch display compared to iPhone XR's 6.1 inch screen. iPhone 18 Pro Max has more screen area for media and apps.
Which phone is better for small hands?
iPhone XR is better for small hands than iPhone 18 Pro Max. iPhone XR's smaller dimensions make the phone more comfortable to hold.