iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max in 30 seconds
Apple's 2026 flagship: A20 Pro chip, the first variable-aperture iPhone camera, longer battery life
A 30-second breakdown of iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max: who it is best for, what stands out and what to know before you buy.
Best for: Owners of an iPhone 16 Pro or older who want the best iPhone camera and battery; 9to5Mac and TechRadar both say 17 Pro owners can skip it.
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iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max. Apple's 2026 flagship: A20 Pro chip, the first variable-aperture iPhone camera, longer battery life
Best for: Owners of an iPhone 16 Pro or older who want the best iPhone camera and battery; 9to5Mac and TechRadar both say 17 Pro owners can skip it.
Strengths: Battery: 16 h 17 min (Pro) and 18 h 27 min (Pro Max) in Tom's Guide's 5G web test; First variable-aperture iPhone camera, ƒ/1.48 to ƒ/4.0 (9to5Mac); A20 Pro is the fastest phone chip Tom's Guide has tested.
Watch-outs: $100 more than the 17 Pro generation (Tom's Guide, TechRadar); Pro Max is heavier; 9to5Mac calls it past the comfortable limit; Aperture change is hard to see in daylight shots (9to5Mac).
A refinement year done well: record chip speed and about an hour more battery than the 17 Pro (Tom's Guide), and a camera that matters most at night and up close (9to5Mac). Upgrade from a 16 Pro or older; skip it from a 17 Pro.
Price: From $1,199 / $1,299 (Apple list price, Sep 2026).