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Apple iPhone 18 Pro

256 GB · Burgundy · UK model A3714 · nano-SIM + eSIM · MJRR4QN/A

Screen size: 6.3 in
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Weight: 211 g
Wireless charging: Yes

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iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange, front and rear

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Compared with yours · Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Weight211 g → 204 g
Main-camera aperture controlVariable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0 → Fixed f/1.78
ChipsetApple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine → Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 6 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision60 fps → 30 fps
Claimed video playback34 hours → 31 hours

4 more differences

Time to 50% wired charge15 minutes → 20 minutes
Camera system48 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 → 48 MP main with fixed f/1.78 aperture; 48 MP ultrawide; 48 MP 4× telephoto; 8× optical-quality crop mode
Maximum digital zoom in video24× → 15×
Wireless connectivityWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread → Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFC

Same: Screen size 6.3 in · Refresh rate 120 Hz · Wireless charging Yes

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Exact model: 256 GB · Cosmic Orange · UK A3523 · nano-SIM + eSIM

Sources: 49 of 59 specifications cited.

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Screen size6.3 in

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Nominal diagonal; Apple states 6.27 inches as a standard rectangle and that actual viewable area is smaller.

iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK support

Maximum refresh rate120 Hz

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Maximum adaptive ProMotion refresh rate; not a constant rate or measured motion-quality result.

iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications — Apple UK support

Weight204 g

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Wireless chargingYes

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Apple lists MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W.

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Compared with yours · Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Weight211 g → 199 g
Main-camera aperture controlVariable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0 → Fixed f/1.78
ChipsetApple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine → Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision60 fps → 30 fps
Claimed video playback34 hours → 27 hours

6 more differences

Time to 50% wired charge15 minutes → 30 minutes
Camera system48 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 → 48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
Display specification6.3-inch OLED; 2622 × 1206; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor) → 6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
Wireless connectivityWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread → Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Update policyNo fixed update period published; launched with iOS 27 → A fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
Launch operating systemiOS 27 → iOS

Same: Screen size 6.3 in · Refresh rate 120 Hz · Wireless charging Yes

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Exact model: 256 GB · Black Titanium · UK A3293 · nano-SIM + eSIM

Sources: 57 of 67 specifications cited.

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A power adapter and EarPods are not included in the box.iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
Recording ProRes at the maximum 4K 120 fps requires external recording.iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
MagSafe charging up to 25 W requires a compatible MagSafe charger and a 30 W or higher adapter.iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications

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Screen size6.3 in

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Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications

Maximum refresh rate120 Hz

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Weight199 g

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Wireless chargingYes

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Compared with yours · Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Screen size6.3 in → 6.9 in
Weight211 g → 227 g
Main-camera aperture controlVariable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0 → Fixed f/1.78
ChipsetApple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine → Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision60 fps → 30 fps

7 more differences

Claimed video playback34 hours → 33 hours
Time to 50% wired charge15 minutes → 30 minutes
Camera system48 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 → 48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
Display specification6.3-inch OLED; 2622 × 1206; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor) → 6.9-inch OLED · 2868 × 1320 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
Wireless connectivityWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread → Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Update policyNo fixed update period published; launched with iOS 27 → A fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
Launch operating systemiOS 27 → iOS 18

Same: Refresh rate 120 Hz · Wireless charging Yes

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Exact model: 256 GB · Desert Titanium · UK A3296 · nano-SIM + eSIM

Sources: 57 of 67 specifications cited.

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A power adapter and EarPods are not included in the box.iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Recording ProRes at the maximum 4K 120 fps requires external recording.iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
At 77.6 mm wide and 227 g, it is a sizeable phone to hold and carry.iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications

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Screen size6.9 in

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Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications

Maximum refresh rate120 Hz

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iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications

Weight227 g

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Wireless chargingYes

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iPhone 17 Pro Max in Deep Blue, front and rear

UK model

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Compared with yours · Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Screen size6.3 in → 6.9 in
Weight211 g → 231 g
Main-camera aperture controlVariable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0 → Fixed f/1.78
ChipsetApple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine → Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 6 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision60 fps → 30 fps

5 more differences

Claimed video playback34 hours → 37 hours
Time to 50% wired charge15 minutes → 20 minutes
Camera system48 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 → 48 MP main with fixed f/1.78 aperture; 48 MP ultrawide; 48 MP 4× telephoto; 8× optical-quality crop mode
Maximum digital zoom in video24× → 15×
Wireless connectivityWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread → Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFC

Same: Refresh rate 120 Hz · Wireless charging Yes

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Exact model: 256 GB · Deep Blue · UK A3526 · nano-SIM + eSIM

Sources: 48 of 59 specifications cited · 1 with conflicting sources, shown as such.

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Screen size6.9 in

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Nominal diagonal. Apple UK sources disagree on the standard-rectangle measurement (6.86 versus 6.85 inches); actual viewable area is smaller. See the separate rectangular-diagonal evidence.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Maximum refresh rate120 Hz

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Maximum adaptive ProMotion refresh rate; not a constant rate or measured motion-quality result.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Weight231 g

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Exact UK specification. Weight can differ by configuration; no relative US weight is inferred here.

iPhone 17 Pro Max technical specifications — Apple UK support

Wireless chargingYes

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iPhone 18 Pro Max in Burgundy, official Apple front and rear product views

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max · 256 GB

Compared with yours · Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Screen size6.3 in → 6.9 in
Weight211 g → 249 g
Claimed video playback34 hours → 43 hours
Display specification6.3-inch OLED; 2622 × 1206; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor) → 6.9-inch OLED; 2868 × 1320; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)

Same: Refresh rate 120 Hz · Wireless charging Yes

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Exact model: 256 GB · Burgundy · UK model A3717 · nano-SIM + eSIM · MJXQ4QN/A

Sources: 59 of 66 specifications cited.

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Manufacturer facts: 57
Calculated from sources: 2
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No charger in the box, and the 50%-in-around-15-minutes claim needs a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter that supports AVS.Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
The 8x setting is an optical-quality crop of the 4x telephoto, not a separate lens.Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Apple does not list 8K recording; rear video tops out at 4K 120 fps.Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
At 249 g and 78 mm wide, it is a large, heavy phone.Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

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Screen size6.9 in

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Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Maximum refresh rate120 Hz

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Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.

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Weight249 g

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Wireless chargingYes

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Apple iPhone 17 · 256 GB

Compared with yours · Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Weight211 g → 177 g
Main-camera aperture controlVariable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0 → Fixed f/1.6
ChipsetApple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine → Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Rear 4K recording maximum120 fps → 60 fps
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision60 fps → 30 fps

7 more differences

Claimed video playback34 hours → 30 hours
Time to 50% wired charge15 minutes → 20 minutes
Camera system48 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 → 48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Display specification6.3-inch OLED; 2622 × 1206; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor) → 6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz
Wireless connectivityWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread → Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Launch operating systemiOS 27 → iOS 26
ConnectionsUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s → USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s

Same: Screen size 6.3 in · Refresh rate 120 Hz · Wireless charging Yes

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Exact model: 256 GB · Lavender · UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM

Sources: 70 of 82 specifications cited.

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70/82 listed facts sourced. Checked 3 Sept 2026. This describes source coverage, not product quality or independent testing.

Manufacturer facts: 67
Calculated from sources: 3
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Screen size6.3 in

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Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Maximum refresh rate120 Hz

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Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Weight177 g

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Wireless chargingYes

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