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iPhone 18 Pro Max
6.9″ · 120 Hz
256 GB · Burgundy · UK model A3717 · nano-SIM + eSIM · MJXQ4QN/ARelease: 18 Sept 2026Full product profile
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Nothing Phone (3a)
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone 18 Pro Max if…
- you want the higher IP68 water-resistance class (vs IP64) Source: Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Phone (3a) if…
- you want a lighter phone: 208 g vs 249 g Source: Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 32 vs 18 MP Source: Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specifications (opens in a new tab)
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6.77″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESMore evidence is needed.
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Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring
Camera, Battery scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.
THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown; scores cover published capabilities only. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
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Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
iPhone 18 Pro Max
0.13″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9″
- Phone (3a)
- 6.77″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Up to 43h
- Phone (3a)
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–50 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
11 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 18 Pro MaxApple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
Phone (3a)Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Time to 50% wired charge
iPhone 18 Pro Max15 minutes
Phone (3a)19 minutes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
iPhone 18 Pro Max48 MP main with f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4 apertures (OIS); Telephoto: 48 MP, 4x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 120 fps
Phone (3a)Main: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP, 2x optical zoom (f/2.0); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 32 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)
The 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus; telephoto (Nothing: telescope camera) 50 mm, 1/2.75" sensor, 49.5° field of view, EIS only, autofocus, 4x in-sensor and 30x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 22 mm, 1/3.44" sensor, 81.2° field of view.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsVariable aperture provides physical control over light and depth of field. A fixed aperture does not offer those settings; photo quality still needs independent testing.
Display specification
iPhone 18 Pro Max6.9-inch OLED; 2868 × 1320; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Phone (3a)6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
Full published display specification: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI); Panda glass; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 3000 nits peak, 1300 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo fixed update period published; launched with iOS 27
Phone (3a)3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Phone (3a)
The footnote words the operating-system term as "three Android updates"; the specification rows say 3 years.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Battery and charging
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUp to 43 h video; fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wireless
Phone (3a)5000 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wired
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 38 h streamed video; up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable USB-C adapter supporting AVS; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple UK claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
Full published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 50 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 19 minutes; full charge in 56 minutes.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
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Front cameras
iPhone 18 Pro Max18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Phone (3a)32 MP
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ingress protection
In Visual factsiPhone 18 Pro MaxIP68
Phone (3a)IP64
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
iPhone 18 Pro Max460 ppi
Phone (3a)387 ppi
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Screen size
iPhone 18 Pro Max6.9 in
Phone (3a)6.77 in
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 18 Pro Max249 g
Phone (3a)208 g
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
iPhone 18 Pro Max163.4 × 78 × 8.75 mm (height × width × thickness)
Phone (3a)163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (3)
Height
iPhone 18 Pro Max163.4 mm
Phone (3a)163.5 mm
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Thickness
iPhone 18 Pro Max8.75 mm
Phone (3a)8.35 mm
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone 18 Pro Max78 mm
Phone (3a)77.5 mm
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUK model A3717; nano-SIM + eSIM
Phone (3a)Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) with dual eSIM support; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier services and eSIM support need confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
UK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: Japan only; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA) with 4x4 MIMO; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (115)
Main-camera aperture control
iPhone 18 Pro MaxVariable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Four physical main-camera aperture settings; not a simulated portrait-blur score.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear 4K recording maximum
iPhone 18 Pro Max120 fps
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
iPhone 18 Pro Max60 fps
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Front 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Yes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a)
OIS listed for the main camera only; the telescope camera lists EIS, and the ultra-wide lists no stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Yes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a)
Stated for the main and telescope cameras; not stated for the 8 MP ultra-wide.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
iPhone 18 Pro MaxYes
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
iPhone 18 Pro Max60 fps
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Rear-camera Cinematic mode. Front-camera Cinematic mode is listed separately at up to 4K30.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
iPhone 18 Pro Max43 hours
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
UK battery capacity
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)5000 mAh
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a)
Capacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wired charging power
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)50 W
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Built-in pro camera controls
iPhone 18 Pro MaxMain camera: aperture, shutter speed, white balance and histogram; front camera: shutter speed, white balance and histogram
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
The front camera is not described as having physical aperture control.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum digital zoom in video
iPhone 18 Pro Max24×
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)12 GB
Sources
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 18 Pro MaxWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)6 years
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a)
Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Launch operating system
iPhone 18 Pro MaxiOS 27
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connections
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Intelligence and Siri AI
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Siri AI starts in English, with regional restrictions and usage limits for some cloud features.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio Mix
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUpdated algorithms with music isolation
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Manufacturer-described functions; sound quality has not been independently measured.
Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro MaxPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Biometric authentication
iPhone 18 Pro MaxFace ID
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Named cellular modem
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple's UK specification names the C2 modem for iPhone 18 Pro only and does not say which modem iPhone 18 Pro Max uses.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Chip manufacturing process
iPhone 18 Pro Max2 nm
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Manufacturer-named process technology; the process name is not a measured transistor size or an efficiency score.
Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro MaxPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cinematic effects after capture
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApply Cinematic effects after capture to video shot at up to 60 fps
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display resolution
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dynamic Island
iPhone 18 Pro MaxRedesigned; up to three Live Activities at once
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple-announced interface feature; usability has not been independently tested.
Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro MaxPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Glyph interface
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Glyph Interface light patterns
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a)
Rear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 18 Pro MaxRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Phone (3a)12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Sources
One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Native telephoto reach
iPhone 18 Pro Max4×
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published operating system
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a)
Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality zoom
iPhone 18 Pro Max8×
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)2×
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Panel technology
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Flexible AMOLED
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Photographic Styles
iPhone 18 Pro MaxPhotographic Styles 3
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Available on the rear and front cameras.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)387 ppi
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published professional camera workflows
iPhone 18 Pro Max4
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Versus counts four workflow types Apple lists: RAW stills, professional video codecs, log capture and external production timing. It is not an Apple score or a count of every camera feature.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Reference Image
iPhone 18 Pro MaxFusion Main camera
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple camera feature; image quality has not been independently tested.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a)
Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Smart focus tracking
iPhone 18 Pro MaxYes
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple camera feature; tracking reliability has not been independently tested.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)1300 nits
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Brightness — Peak brightness
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)3000 nits
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Brightness — Typical brightness
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)800 nits
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging speed — 100% charge time
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)56 minutes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging speed — 50% charge time
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)19 minutes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging speed — Charging speed
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)50 W
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging speed — Reverse wired charging
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)7.5 W
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Colors
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)1.07 billion
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Colour depth
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)10-bit
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Contrast ratio
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)1,000,000:1
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display technology
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Flexible AMOLED
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Aperture
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)F/2.2
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Features
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)81.2° FOV
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Focal length
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)22 mm
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Resolution
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)32 MP
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Sensor
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)1/3.44"
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Aperture
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)F/1.88
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)84.5° FOV
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)OIS & EIS
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Auto focus
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Focal length
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)24 mm
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Resolution
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)50 MP
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Sensor
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)1/1.57"
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)120 Hz
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Refresh — PWM frequency
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)2160 Hz
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)1000 Hz
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Resolution
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Screen material
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Panda glass
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — 2G GSM
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)1 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — 4G LTE bands
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — 5G NR band
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — Dual SIM
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Yes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — e-SIM
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Japan only
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — Gigabit 5G
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — Gigabit LTE
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)4x4 MIMO
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — SIM size
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Nano-SIM (4FF)
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Size
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)6.77"
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Clock speed
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Up to 2.5 GHz
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Core count
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)8-core
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Technology
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Aperture
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)F/2.0
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)49.5° FOV
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)EIS
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Autofocus
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)2x optical zoom
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)4x in-sensor zoom
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)30x ultra zoom
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Focal length
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)50 mm
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Resolution
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)50 MP
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Sensor
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)1/2.75"
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)F/2.2
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Features
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)120° FOV
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Focal length
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)15 mm
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Resolution
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)8 MP
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)1/4"
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — Bluetooth
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Bluetooth 5.4
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)GPS (L1)
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)GLONASS (G1)
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)BDS (B1I)
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)GALILEO (E1)
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)QZSS (L1)
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — NFC
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Yes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — NFC
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Supporting Google Pay
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi type
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Wi-Fi 6
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed streamed video
iPhone 18 Pro Max38 hours
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Thermal design
iPhone 18 Pro MaxA20 Pro die beside memory with direct attachment to a redesigned vapour chamber
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple claims three times the vapour-chamber surface area of iPhone 17 Pro. Sustained-performance gains require independent testing.
Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro MaxPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time-lapse recording
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUp to 4K Dolby Vision with stabilisation
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
The published time-lapse mode is separate from ordinary video and slow motion.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed typical-use battery life
iPhone 18 Pro Max29 hours
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple typical-use claim; distinct from local or streamed video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
US specification difference
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUS model is eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); Apple lists 45 h local video and 40 h streamed video for it.
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
US figures are shown for reference only and are not used for the UK model.
Apple US iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Nothing advertises 4K recording in MP4 format; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
iPhone 18 Pro MaxYes
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)
Not stated by the manufacturer.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe / Qi2 charging
iPhone 18 Pro Max25 W
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Compatible charger and adapter required.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsPhone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
7 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Score breakdown
Limited specification indices. Explore the inputs and their limits.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Phone (3a)
Display explainediPhone 18 Pro Max leads
iPhone 18 Pro Max: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Phone (3a): Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxPhone (3a)WeightDiffers
Sources
249g
208g
WidthDiffers
Sources
78mm
77.5mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
8.75mm
8.35mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
163.4 × 78 × 8.75 mm (height × width × thickness)
163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
163.4 mm
163.5 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
Burgundy
Black
Thermal design
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Phone (3a)No source recorded
A20 Pro die beside memory with direct attachment to a redesigned vapour chamberApple claims three times the vapour-chamber surface area of iPhone 17 Pro. Sustained-performance gains require independent testing.
Not verified
Colour depth
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
10-bit
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.9″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
6.77″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
3000 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
460 ppi
387 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.9-inch OLED; 2868 × 1320; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh.
6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI); Panda glass; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 3000 nits peak, 1300 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.
Dynamic Island
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Redesigned; up to three Live Activities at onceApple-announced interface feature; usability has not been independently tested.
Not verified
Display resolution
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Pixel density
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
387 ppi
Display technology
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Flexible AMOLED
Brightness — Peak brightness
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
3000 nits
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1300 nits
Brightness — Typical brightness
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
800 nits
Native telephoto reach
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
4×Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modules
Sources
3
Counts the three physical rear camera modules; 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra cameras.
3
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
48 MP main with f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4 apertures (OIS); Telephoto: 48 MP, 4x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 120 fps
Main: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP, 2x optical zoom (f/2.0); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 32 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4KThe 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus; telephoto (Nothing: telescope camera) 50 mm, 1/2.75" sensor, 49.5° field of view, EIS only, autofocus, 4x in-sensor and 30x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 22 mm, 1/3.44" sensor, 81.2° field of view.
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
8×Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
32 MP
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
4Versus counts four workflow types Apple lists: RAW stills, professional video codecs, log capture and external production timing. It is not an Apple score or a count of every camera feature.
Not verified
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Variable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0Four physical main-camera aperture settings; not a simulated portrait-blur score.
Not verified
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
60 fpsRear-camera Cinematic mode. Front-camera Cinematic mode is listed separately at up to 4K30.
Not verified
Maximum digital zoom in video
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
24×Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
Not verified
Photographic Styles
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Photographic Styles 3Available on the rear and front cameras.
Not verified
Smart focus tracking
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
YesApple camera feature; tracking reliability has not been independently tested.
Not verified
Built-in pro camera controls
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Main camera: aperture, shutter speed, white balance and histogram; front camera: shutter speed, white balance and histogramThe front camera is not described as having physical aperture control.
Not verified
Apple Reference Image
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Fusion Main cameraApple camera feature; image quality has not been independently tested.
Not verified
Time-lapse recording
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Up to 4K Dolby Vision with stabilisationThe published time-lapse mode is separate from ordinary video and slow motion.
Not verified
Cinematic effects after capture
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Apply Cinematic effects after capture to video shot at up to 60 fpsApple-announced editing feature.
Not verified
Audio Mix
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Updated algorithms with music isolationManufacturer-described functions; sound quality has not been independently measured.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesSecond-generation sensor-shift OIS on the 48 MP Fusion Main; the telephoto has its own 3D sensor-shift OIS.
Yes
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
120 fps100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Not verified
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
2×
Main camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
50 MP
Main camera — Focal length
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
24 mm
Main camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
F/1.88
Main camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1/1.57"
Main camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
84.5° FOV
Main camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
OIS & EIS
Main camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Auto focus
Telescope camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
50 MP
Telescope camera — Focal length
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
50 mm
Telescope camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
F/2.0
Telescope camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1/2.75"
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
49.5° FOV
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
EIS
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Autofocus
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
2x optical zoom
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
4x in-sensor zoom
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
30x ultra zoom
Ultra-wide camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
8 MP
Ultra-wide camera — Focal length
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
15 mm
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
F/2.2
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1/4"
Ultra-wide camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
120° FOV
Front camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
32 MP
Front camera — Focal length
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
22 mm
Front camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
F/2.2
Front camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1/3.44"
Front camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
81.2° FOV
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesStated for the main and telescope cameras; not stated for the 8 MP ultra-wide.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesOIS listed for the main camera only; the telescope camera lists EIS, and the ultra-wide lists no stabilisation.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
43 hoursApple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 43 h video; fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 38 h streamed video; up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable USB-C adapter supporting AVS; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple UK claims, not independent tests.
5000 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 50 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 19 minutes; full charge in 56 minutes.
Claimed streamed video
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
38 hoursApple UK claim.
Not verified
Claimed charge time to 50%Differs
Sources
15 minutesApple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS.
19 minutesManufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
MagSafe / Qi2 charging
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
25 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Not verified
Claimed typical-use battery life
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
29 hoursApple typical-use claim; distinct from local or streamed video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.
Not verified
UK battery capacity
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
5000 mAhCapacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
Wired charging power
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
50 W
Charging speed — Charging speed
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
50 W
Charging speed — Reverse wired charging
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
7.5 W
Charging speed — 100% charge time
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
56 minutes
Charging speed — 50% charge time
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
19 minutes
Published support term
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
6 yearsPublished security support term · Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.
Update policyDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
No fixed update period published; launched with iOS 27
3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)The footnote words the operating-system term as "three Android updates"; the specification rows say 3 years.
Launch operating system
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Phone (3a)No source recorded
iOS 27
Not verified
Apple Intelligence and Siri AI
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Apple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27Siri AI starts in English, with regional restrictions and usage limits for some cloud features.
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
Sources
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK model A3717; nano-SIM + eSIMDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) with dual eSIM support; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier services and eSIM support need confirming with your network.
Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: Japan only; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA) with 4x4 MIMO; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Storage
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256 GB
256 GB
RAM
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Not verifiedNot published by Apple.
12 GB
Ingress protection ratingDiffers
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IP68Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
IP64
eSIM only
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No
No
Connections
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
Not verified
Biometric authentication
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Face ID
Not verified
Announced
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Phone (3a)No source recorded
2026-09-09
Not verified
Pre-orders open
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Phone (3a)No source recorded
2026-09-12
Not verified
Announced availability
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Phone (3a)No source recorded
2026-09-18
Not verified
UK manufacturer reference priceDiffers
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£1,299Announced 256 GB configuration price; not a current retailer offer.
£329Nothing UK store price for Black 12+256GB in September 2026; the store showed it as sold out. Retailer prices may differ.
US specification difference
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple US iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
US model is eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); Apple lists 45 h local video and 40 h streamed video for it.US figures are shown for reference only and are not used for the UK model.
Not verified
Chip manufacturing process
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Phone (3a)No source recorded
2 nmManufacturer-named process technology; the process name is not a measured transistor size or an efficiency score.
Not verified
Panel technology
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Flexible AMOLED
Published operating system
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Clock speed
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Up to 2.5 GHz
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Core count
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
8-core
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Technology
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Size
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
6.77"
Screen material
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Panda glass
Resolution
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Colors
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1.07 billion
Contrast ratio
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1,000,000:1
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
120 Hz
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1000 Hz
Refresh — PWM frequency
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
2160 Hz
SIM — Dual SIM
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
SIM — SIM size
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF)
SIM — e-SIM
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Japan only
SIM — Gigabit LTE
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
4x4 MIMO
SIM — Gigabit 5G
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO
SIM — 5G NR band
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78
SIM — 4G LTE bands
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66
SIM — 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
SIM — 2G GSM
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi type
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi — Bluetooth
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi — NFC
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Wi-Fi — NFC
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Supporting Google Pay
Wi-Fi — GPS
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
GPS (L1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
GLONASS (G1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
BDS (B1I)
Wi-Fi — GPS
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
GALILEO (E1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
QZSS (L1)
Glyph interface
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Glyph Interface light patternsRear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.
Show unverified (6)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
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Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verifiedNothing advertises 4K recording in MP4 format; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Named cellular modem
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verifiedApple's UK specification names the C2 modem for iPhone 18 Pro only and does not say which modem iPhone 18 Pro Max uses.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front camera optical stabilisation
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iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Your weighted score93.0 / 100Selected categories: Display.
(93.00 × 1 + 100.00 × 0) ÷ 1
Display93.0 / 100
Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
ApplePixel densitySource value: 460
80.00 × 35% = 28.00Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.
AppleCategory score = 40.00 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 93.00
CameraNot scored
Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.
Battery100.0 / 100
Uses the listed playback mode and short charging claim. Manufacturer protocols differ; this is not measured endurance.
Not included in your current weighted score.
low confidence · 100% model coverageManufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 43
100.00 × 65% = 65.00Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
AppleManufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 3.33
100.00 × 35% = 35.00Apple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS. 50 divided by 15 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
AppleCategory score = 65.00 + 35.00 = 100.00
PerformanceNot scored
Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Independent benchmarks.
LongevityNot scored
The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.
Specifications & verification
Weight249 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width78 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.75 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.9 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
ApplePeak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
AppleClaimed video playback43 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
AppleClaimed charging rate3.33% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS. 50 divided by 15 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
AppleNative telephoto reach4×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach8×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
AppleRear camera modules3Calculated from sources · medium confidence
Counts the three physical rear camera modules; 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra cameras.
AppleManufacturer list price£1,299.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources4
- Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Apple US iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max, 256 GB, BurgundyApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
Nothing Phone (3a)
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Your weighted score80.2 / 100Selected categories: Display.
(80.23 × 1) ÷ 1
Display80.2 / 100
Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
NothingPixel densitySource value: 387
43.50 × 35% = 15.23Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.
NothingCategory score = 40.00 + 15.23 + 25.00 = 80.23
CameraNot scored
Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.
BatteryNot scored
Comparable battery claim inputs are missing.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Playback and charging conditions.
PerformanceNot scored
Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Independent benchmarks.
LongevityNot scored
The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.
Specifications & verification
Weight208 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width77.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.35 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.77 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
NothingClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rate2.63% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise. 50 divided by 19 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
NothingPublished total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.
NothingHeadphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP64Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density387 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Manufacturer list price£329.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
- Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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