Apple iPhone 18
Apple
PKR 384,999
89/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 18 vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Apple iPhone 18 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The iPhone 17 Pro Max still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Apple iPhone 18 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 384,999 against PKR 665,000.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 665,000
71/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedApple iPhone 18 takes it by 18.7 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Apple iPhone 18 costs PKR 280,001 less.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max charges 13W faster.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max ships with 1,012 GB more storage.
Buy the Apple iPhone 18 if…
you care most about performance and value for money.
Buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about memory & storage.
Not enough published data to score: Battery & charging. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 384,999 Cheaper | PKR 665,000 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2026 | September 2025 |
| Dimensions | Not listed | 163 × 77 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | Not listed | 225 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (dust tight, water resistant up to 6m for 30 minutes) | Not listed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 pixels (estimated from panel leaks) | ~1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi) Better |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED (leaked via display suppliers) 120Hz ProMotion | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz ProMotion |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 Bionic | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected) |
| CPU | 6-core Apple custom (2 performance + 4 efficiency) (expected) | Hexa-core Apple custom CPU |
| GPU | 5-core Apple GPU (leaked increment) | Apple 6-core GPU (hardware ray tracing) |
| Operating system | iOS 19 (leaked roadmap) | iOS 19 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB (base leak) / 12 GB | 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal storage | 8 GB (base leak) / 12 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB NVMe Card Slot: Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) 12 MP ultra-wide 12 MP telephoto 3× (non-periscope) | 48 MP wide (OIS, sensor-shift) 48 MP ultra-wide 12 MP periscope telephoto (5×–6× optical zoom) |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP TrueDepth | 12 MP TrueDepth (AF) |
| Video recording | 4K@24/30/60fps ProRes Cinematic Mode (8K still NOT leaked by reliable Apple analysts) | 4K@24/30/60fps (Dolby Vision HDR) 8K recording |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion | Non-removable Li-Ion (~4800–5000 mAh expected) |
| Wired charging | Wired fast charging (~27W) MagSafe wireless (~15W) Reverse wireless | 35–40W wired MagSafe wireless Reverse wireless charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | 4G LTE/5G | Dual eSIM / eSIM + Nano-SIM (region dependent) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (leaked via Broadcom roadmap) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer | Face ID (under-display expected), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, proximity |
| USB | Not listed | 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 or iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 18 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.7 points. It wins on performance and value for money. iPhone 17 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 and iPhone 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 18 is listed at PKR 384,999 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at PKR 665,000. That makes Apple iPhone 18 cheaper by PKR 280,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 or iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 18 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 runs the Apple A19 Bionic while iPhone 17 Pro Max runs the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected).
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