While Apple's first-ever foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, grabbed most of the headlines after the "Surprise and Shine" event, John Ternus also introduced other devices in his debut as CEO. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max add two new devices to the lineup, with the latter packing what Cupertino claims is "the largest increase in battery life ever on iPhone." Aside from that, these two phones aren't necessarily night and day, with display size being the only main differentiator.
The 18 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display while the standard 18 Pro measures in at 6.3 inches. Both are powered by the new A20 Pro chip, which Apple says is the "most powerful and efficient iPhone chip" to date. They also have similar camera capabilities, including 48MP sensors, optical zoom and variable aperture. As for the way they look, both are available in the same quartet of colors: Silver, Black, Glacier and Burgundy.
The iPhone 18 Pro offers up to 36 hours of video playback, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max can last a whopping 45 hours of video playback on a charge. That's a 6-hour upgrade compared to the 17 Pro Max. With just five minutes of wired charging, the latest Pro Max model churns out an extra seven hours of playback. Regardless of which model you choose, either option clearly improves upon previous generations.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing