Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
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163.4 × 78 × 8.75 mm · 249 g
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max launched in India on 9 September 2026, went on sale on 18 September 2026 and costs ₹1,79,900 for the 256GB variant (launch price, 9 September 2026).
It has Apple A20 Pro, a 6.9-inch OLED 120Hz display, a 5,391 mAh battery and a 48 MP main camera.
Its overall score is 82/100, #6 of 76 phones we rank in India (2026-10-24).
- Price from
- ₹1,79,900 (launch)
- Chipset
- Apple A20 Pro
- Display
- 6.9" OLED 120Hz
- Battery
- 5,391 mAh
- Main camera
- 48 MP
- Water resistance
- IP68
- Weight
- 249 g
- India launch
- 9 September 2026
- On sale in India
- 18 September 2026
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256GB | ₹1,79,900 | launch | — | |
| 512GB | ₹2,04,900 | launch | — | |
| 1TB | ₹2,54,900 | launch | — | |
| 2TB | ₹3,29,900 | launch | — |
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max specifications
Display
| Size | 6.9 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | Yes |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 |
| Pixel density | 458 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 4,735 single-core / 12,800 multi-core |
| RAM | Not published by the maker |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
| Expandable storage | No |
Cameras
| Main camera | 48 MP, 1/1.28-inch sensor, f/1.5, OIS |
|---|---|
| Ultrawide camera | 48 MP, 1/2.55-inch sensor, f/2.2 |
| Periscope camera | 48 MP, 1/2.55-inch sensor, f/2.8, OIS, 4× optical zoom |
| Front camera | 18 MP, autofocus |
| Rear video | Up to 4K; 4K up to 120 fps |
| 4K selfie video | Yes |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 5,391 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | Not confirmed |
| Wireless charging | 25W |
| Charger in the box | No |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 163.4 × 78 × 8.75 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 249 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 |
| Frame | aluminium |
| Colours | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | iOS 27 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | Not confirmed |
| Security updates promised | Not confirmed |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No |
| Stereo speakers | Yes |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: 82/100 | #6 of 76 | 82% |
| Camera | Camera: 80/100 | #6 of 87 | 100% |
| Video | Video: 91/100 | #5 of 47 | 100% |
| Selfie | Selfie: 82/100 | #7 of 9 | 100% |
| Battery | Battery: 59/100 | #96 of 141 | 100% |
| Charging | Charging: not enough data | — | 29% |
| Performance | Performance: 100/100 | #1 of 121 | 90% |
| Gaming | Gaming: 91/100 | #2 of 101 | 90% |
| Display | Display: 87/100 | #45 of 127 | 100% |
| Software support | Software support: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Durability | Durability: 97/100 | #40 of 141 | 100% |
| Audio | Audio: 60/100 | #9 of 29 | 100% |
| Value | Value: 40/100 | #49 of 76 | 82% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹1,35,000–₹2,25,000
- Its 3,000-nit peak brightness is brighter than only 8% of the 13 other phones priced ₹1,35,000–₹2,25,000 we track.
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 0% of the 13 other phones priced ₹1,35,000–₹2,25,000 we track.
- Its Apple A20 Pro (Geekbench 6 multi-core ~12,800) is faster than 92% of the 13 other phones priced ₹1,35,000–₹2,25,000 we track.
- Its 249 g weight is lighter than only 9% of the 11 other phones priced ₹1,35,000–₹2,25,000 we track.
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Questions
- What is the price of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max in India?
- 256GB: ₹1,79,900 (launch, 2026-09-09); 512GB: ₹2,04,900 (launch, 2026-09-09); 1TB: ₹2,54,900 (launch, 2026-09-09); 2TB: ₹3,29,900 (launch, 2026-09-09).
- When was the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max launched in India?
- 9 September 2026; it went on sale on 18 September 2026.
- Which processor does the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max use?
- Apple A20 Pro.
- What is the battery capacity of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
- 5,391 mAh.
- Does the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max support eSIM?
- Yes, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max supports eSIM.
- Does the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max have a headphone jack?
- No, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
- Does the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max have expandable storage?
- No, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max does not have expandable storage.
- Does the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max support wireless charging?
- Yes, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max supports 25W wireless charging.
- Does the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max come with a charger in the box?
- No, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max does not include a charger in the box.
- Does the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max support 5G?
- Yes, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max supports 5G.
- Does the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max have stereo speakers?
- Yes, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has stereo speakers.
- Is the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max waterproof?
- It is rated IP68 for water and dust resistance.
Sources
- Apple India tech specs (IP68, display, chip, dual SIM nano + eSIM, 25W wireless) (accessed 24 October 2026)
- Apple India product page (accessed 24 October 2026)
Notes: Battery: Apple does not publish mAh. press coverage lists 5391 mAh for the Nano-SIM + eSIM model (the India retail configuration per Apple India specs) and 5567 mAh for the eSIM-only model (iFixit teardown via press coverage); 5391 used. Prices are for 256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB; RAM not published by Apple (press coverage lists 12GB, unofficial), so ram null. India launch date taken as the global announcement (9 Sep 2026; press coverage report 10 Sep); first sale 18 Sep 2026 per press coverage global availability date (India listed among 65 countries, an Apple India page confirming 18 Sep was not seen). Charger-in-box set false (Apple ships no power adapter; not re-confirmed on the India page text read). OS update years not published by Apple. Wired speed stated by Apple only as 50% in about 15 min with a 60W+ adapter, so wiredW null. Predecessor iPhone 17 Pro is not in data/phones yet (held), so predecessor null. Telephoto 4x (100mm) per press coverage; press coverage/Apple describe it as 8x optical-quality zoom range.
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