Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Apple
PKR 524,999
78/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 30 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera and value for money. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 524,999 against PKR 560,000.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 560,000
75/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedApple iPhone 18 Pro takes it by 3.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro costs PKR 35,001 less.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max packs a 1,067 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 if…
you care most about camera and value for money.
Buy the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max if…
you care most about battery & charging.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 524,999 Cheaper | PKR 560,000 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2026 (Expected) | September 18, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 149.6 × 71.5 × 8.8 mm | 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 206 g Better | 249 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (Expected) | IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3 inches | 6.9 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1206 × 2622 pixels (Expected) | 2868 × 1320 pixels Better |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, Always-On Display, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits peak brightness. | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield Glass | Ceramic Shield 2 front |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Apple A20 Pro |
| CPU | Hexa-Core Processor (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency Cores), 2nm Architecture (Expected) | 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-Core Graphics) | 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators |
| Operating system | iOS 27, | iOS 27 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Triple 48MP + 48MP + 48MP Cameras with LiDAR Scanner, OIS, PDAF, Dual-LED Flash, HDR, | 48MP Pro Fusion camera system |
| Selfie camera | 18 MP, Center Stage Camera, Face ID, HDR | 18MP Center Stage camera |
| Video recording | 4K Video Recording, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes, Cinematic Mode, Slow Motion, and Time-Lapse. | 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 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (Non-removable) 4500 mAh | 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Better |
| Wired charging | 40W Wired Fast Charging, 25W MagSafe Wireless Charging, 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging (Expected) | 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 |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (Market Dependent) | Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE | Bluetooth 6 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes, with reader mode |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.x, DisplayPort | USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort |
“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 or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.2 points. It wins on camera and value for money. 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 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro is listed at PKR 524,999 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max at PKR 560,000. That makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro cheaper by PKR 35,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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 or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro carries a 4500 mAh cell and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max a 5567 mAh cell, with 40W and 60W wired charging respectively.
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