Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple's biggest and most capable iPhone, with a huge bright screen, very long battery life and three strong cameras. Launched 9 September 2026.
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₹1,79,900Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 8.9/10 overall • Camera 9 • Battery 9 • Speed 10 How we score
Price unchanged since we started tracking it.
Buy it if
- Photos matter a lot to you
- You want a battery that easily lasts a long day
- You play heavy games or keep many apps open
Skip it if
- You want a light phone: it weighs 249g
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Launched9 September 2026with iOS 27
Software nowiOS 27.0.1Since September 2026 • 5 yrs of updates
- Battery
- The biggest iPhone battery yet; easily lasts a full day and more for most people.
- Camera
- Three 48MP cameras with a 4x zoom and a variable-aperture main camera; excellent video.
- Speed
- Top-tier speed with improved cooling, so it stays smooth in long games.
- The catch
- Heavy at 249g and expensive; the 1TB and 2TB versions cost a lot more.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits typical, 1600 nits HBM, 3000 nits peak, Ceramic Shield 2 with anti-reflective coating |
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| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2nm) |
| CPU | 6-core: 2x performance @ 4.93GHz + 4x efficiency @ 2.64GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Apple 7-core GPU |
| AI chip (NPU) | Dual 16-core Neural Engine (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB RAM, 256GB (NVMe storage; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 5391 mAh |
| Charging | Wired USB-C PD 3.2 (50% in about 15 min), 25W MagSafe/Qi2 wireless (50% in 30 min), 4.5W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 48MP Fusion main (f/1.5-4.0 variable aperture, 24mm, sensor-shift OIS) + 48MP 4x periscope telephoto (f/2.8, 100mm) + 48MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 13mm, 120 degrees) + LiDAR; 18MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68 |
| Size and weight | 8.8mm thick, 249g |
| Software | iOS 27 at launch, iOS 27.0.1 now |
| Updates | 5 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 chip), Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort, UWB, satellite SOS and messaging |
| Modem | Apple C2 5G modem (per launch coverage) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers; haptics not officially detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Redesigned vapor chamber with three times the surface area (Apple claim) |
| Colours | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy |
Our verdict combines 5 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price unchanged since we started tracking it on 18 October 2026.
Apple keeps its price fixed for a year; the best savings come from carrier trade-in offers or Indian festive bank discounts.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: common questions
- What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max in India?
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at ₹1,79,900 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Apple keeps its price fixed for a year; the best savings come from carrier trade-in offers or Indian festive bank discounts.
- When was Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 9 September 2026 with iOS 27. It now runs iOS 27.0.1. The brand promises 5 years of updates.
- Is Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: excellent. Battery: excellent (5391 mAh). Gaming and speed: excellent (Apple A20 Pro (2nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
- Heavy at 249g and expensive; the 1TB and 2TB versions cost a lot more.
- Does Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
- Is Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP68.
- How fast does Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max charge?
- Wired USB-C PD 3.2 (50% in about 15 min), 25W MagSafe/Qi2 wireless (50% in 30 min), 4.5W reverse wired