Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 560,000
76/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and camera. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 560,000 against PKR 665,000.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 665,000
84/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivediPhone 17 Pro Max takes it by 7.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max costs PKR 105,000 less.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max packs a 567 mAh larger battery.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max charges 20W faster.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,024 GB more storage.
Buy the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max if…
you care most about battery & charging and value for money.
Buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about performance and camera.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 560,000 Cheaper | PKR 665,000 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 18, 2026 | September 2025 |
| Dimensions | 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm | 163 × 77 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 249 g | 225 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) | Not listed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Resolution | 2868 × 1320 pixels | ~1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi) |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz ProMotion |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 front | Ceramic Shield Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected) |
| CPU | 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) | Hexa-core Apple custom CPU |
| GPU | 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators | Apple 6-core GPU (hardware ray tracing) |
| Operating system | iOS 27 | iOS 19 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB NVMe Card Slot: |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48MP Pro Fusion camera system | 48 MP wide (OIS, sensor-shift) 48 MP ultra-wide 12 MP periscope telephoto (5×–6× optical zoom) |
| Selfie camera | 18MP Center Stage camera Better | 12 MP TrueDepth (AF) |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture | 4K@24/30/60fps (Dolby Vision HDR) 8K recording |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Better | Non-removable Li-Ion (~4800–5000 mAh expected) |
| Wired charging | Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger Better | 35–40W wired MagSafe wireless Reverse wireless charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) | Dual eSIM / eSIM + Nano-SIM (region dependent) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes, with reader mode | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors | Face ID (under-display expected), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, proximity |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort | USB-C (USB 4 / Thunderbolt) |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or iPhone 17 Pro Max?
iPhone 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.5 points. It wins on performance and camera. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at PKR 665,000. That makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 105,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or iPhone 17 Pro Max?
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max carries a 5567 mAh cell and iPhone 17 Pro Max a 5000 mAh cell, with 60W and 40W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or iPhone 17 Pro Max?
iPhone 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro while iPhone 17 Pro Max runs the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected).
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