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iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

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Quick verdict

  • iPhone 18 Pro Max is better for big, bright display.
  • iPhone 18 Pro is better for light and compact.
  • iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on display.
  • iPhone 18 Pro leads on build.
  • iPhone 18 Pro is the cheaper option at ₹1,64,900.

Computed from stored specifications, the published phones scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Display iPhone 18 Pro Max
Build iPhone 18 Pro

Specifications side by side

Spec
iPhone 18 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Display
Display size
6.3"
6.9" (better)
Display type
OLED
OLED
Resolution
2622x1206
2868x1320
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
3,000 nits
Brightness measured as
Outdoor peak
Outdoor peak
Performance
Processor
A20 Pro
A20 Pro
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
Memory options
256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Camera
Main camera
48 MP
48 MP
Ultra-wide camera
48 MP
48 MP
Telephoto camera
48 MP
48 MP
Front camera
18 MP
18 MP
Battery
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Software
Operating system
iOS
iOS
Software
iOS 27
iOS 27
Build
Weight
211 g (better)
249 g
5G
Yes
Yes
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
SIM
Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
Colours
Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy

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Price and availability

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iPhone 18 Pro

₹1,64,900

iPhone 18 Pro Max

₹1,79,900

Pros and cons

iPhone 18 Pro

  • Pro: Dedicated 48 MP telephoto camera
  • Pro: Wireless charging
  • Pro: IP68 dust and water resistance
  • Con: No published update policy
  • Con: Battery capacity not published by the manufacturer

iPhone 18 Pro Max

  • Pro: Dedicated 48 MP telephoto camera
  • Pro: Wireless charging
  • Pro: IP68 dust and water resistance
  • Con: Heavier than most phones on Comparezi (249 g)
  • Con: No published update policy
  • Con: Battery capacity not published by the manufacturer

Which should you buy?

iPhone 18 Pro if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹1,64,900.

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