Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro; launch prices were $1199 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4823 mAh vs 4288); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (211g vs 233g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 4823 vs 4288 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3933
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 10223
- Faster charging: 60W vs 40W
- Lighter: 211g vs 233g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Apple iPhone 18 Pro, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100. In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A20 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3551073 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 4612 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 11819 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1206x2622 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 4288 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 18 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 27 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 28.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.