Apple iPhone 18
Apple
PKR 384,999
76/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 18 vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 30 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Apple iPhone 18 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance. The Apple iPhone 18 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 384,999 against PKR 560,000.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 560,000
73/100 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
- Apple iPhone 18 costs PKR 175,001 less.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max packs a 1,567 mAh larger battery.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max charges 25W faster.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,536 GB more storage.
Buy the Apple iPhone 18 if…
you care most about camera and value for money.
Buy the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max if…
you care most about performance and battery & charging.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 384,999 Cheaper | PKR 560,000 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Expected March 2027 | September 18, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 149.6 × 71.5 × 8.0 mm | 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 174 g (Expected) 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 | 2622 × 1206 pixels | 2868 × 1320 pixels Better |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield / upgraded protection expected | Ceramic Shield 2 front |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Bionic | Apple A20 Pro |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency Cores) | 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple 6-core | 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators |
| Operating system | iOS 27 | iOS 27 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Dual 48 MP + 48 MP Camera Setup | 48MP Pro Fusion camera system |
| Selfie camera | 24 MP Better | 18MP Center Stage camera |
| Video recording | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision, Cinematic Mode | 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) 4000 mAh | 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Better |
| Wired charging | Up to 35W wired charging, up to 25W MagSafe wireless charging, Qi2 wireless 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 |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / regional variants | Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (leaked via Broadcom roadmap) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes, with reader mode |
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | 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 or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 18 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 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 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 18 is listed at PKR 384,999 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max at PKR 560,000. That makes Apple iPhone 18 cheaper by PKR 175,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 18 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 or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 carries a 4000 mAh cell and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max a 5567 mAh cell, with 35W and 60W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 runs the Apple A20 Bionic while Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro.
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