iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro Max
+1you gain
−0you give up
38 other specs stay the same, so they are hidden.
iPhone 17 Pro Max came out in September 2025. iPhone 18 Pro Max came out in September 2026, 1 year later.
Both run iOS 27 with Apple Intelligence.
Note on iPhone 17 Pro Max: Battery and weight figures are for the eSIM-only model.
Note on iPhone 18 Pro Max: Battery and weight figures are for the eSIM-only model.
Price check
iPhone 18 Pro Max — launched at $1,299
What your iPhone 17 Pro Max sells for
- Apple Trade In estimate
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Price
Launch price (US)
+$100
$1,199›$1,299
What does this mean?
The price Apple charged in the US on launch day, for the lowest storage option, before tax.
This is not what the phone costs today. Older models drop in price over time, so check the used and refurbished links for current prices.
Battery
Video playback
Gain (+6 hours)
39 hours›45 hours
What does this mean?
Apple's battery test: how many hours the phone can play video nonstop on a full charge, in Apple's own lab conditions.
Real life uses more power (games, camera, weak signal), so you will get fewer hours than this. The number is still useful for comparing two phones, because Apple tests them all the same way. Batteries also wear out: an older phone today holds less than it did when new. You can see how much your current battery has left in Settings > Battery > Battery Health.
Matters most if:
You often run out of battery before the end of the day.
Design & buttons
Weight
Different (+16 g)
233 g›249 g
What does this mean?
Weight in grams. 100 grams is about 3.5 ounces.
Around 30 grams difference is noticeable when holding the phone for a long time, lying down, or in a shirt pocket. Bigger batteries and screens add weight.
Chip & storage
Chip
Different
A19 Pro›A20 Pro
What does this mean?
The chip is the phone's brain. It runs every app, processes photos and handles the AI features.
A newer chip makes the phone faster, keeps it fast for more years, and decides which new features it can get. Apple Intelligence, for example, only works on recent models.