Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone Fold
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 77/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple iPhone Fold
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 10558
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Overall rating 77/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Apple iPhone Fold, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (71/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 2538751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 10558 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1920x2713 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 60W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 249 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple iPhone Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone Fold by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (71/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges out the Apple iPhone Fold by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Apple iPhone Fold — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users.