Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 560,000
73/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Slim
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the iPhone 17 Slim finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. iPhone 17 Slim leads on performance. The iPhone 17 Slim is the cheaper of the two at PKR 389,999 against PKR 560,000.
iPhone 17 Slim
Apple
PKR 389,999
75/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- iPhone 17 Slim costs PKR 170,001 less.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max packs a 2,067 mAh larger battery.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max charges 33W faster.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,792 GB more storage.
Buy the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max if…
you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.
Buy the iPhone 17 Slim if…
you care most about performance, camera and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 17 Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 560,000 | PKR 389,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 18, 2026 | Late September–October 2025 (expected) |
| Dimensions | 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm | 159.9 × 72.8 × ~6.0 mm (expected, ultra-thin design) |
| Weight | 249 g | 170–175 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) | IP68 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 inches Better | 6.6 inches |
| Resolution | 2868 × 1320 pixels Better | 1290 × 2796 pixels (~460 ppi) |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz ProMotion |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 front | Ceramic Shield Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Apple A19 (3 nm, expected) |
| CPU | 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) | Hexa-core (Apple custom cores) |
| GPU | 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators | Apple GPU (5-core or higher, expected) |
| Operating system | iOS 27 | iOS 19 (expected) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB Better | 8 GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better | 256 GB |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48MP Pro Fusion camera system | • 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) • 12 MP ultra-wide |
| Selfie camera | 18MP Center Stage camera Better | 12 MP (AF, TrueDepth) |
| 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, HDR, Dolby Vision, ProRes support |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Better | Non-removable Li-Ion (~3300–3500 mAh, expected due to thin body) |
| 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 | • Wired fast charging (≈27W) • MagSafe wireless charging • Reverse wired charging (limited) |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) | Dual eSIM (international) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected) |
| 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, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort | USB Type-C (USB 3, per EU compliance) |
“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 Slim?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Slim finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.
What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Slim in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and iPhone 17 Slim at PKR 389,999. That makes iPhone 17 Slim cheaper by PKR 170,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or iPhone 17 Slim?
iPhone 17 Slim 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 Slim?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max carries a 5567 mAh cell and iPhone 17 Slim a 3500 mAh cell, with 60W and 27W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or iPhone 17 Slim?
iPhone 17 Slim is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro while iPhone 17 Slim runs the Apple A19 (3 nm, expected).
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