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9.1 Tested Sep 16, 2026 by Team RankingRight

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max review (2026)

Apple Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
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Is the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Worth It?

Tom's Guide measured 18h27m — the longest-lasting iPhone yet. Tom's Guide's own battery rundown measured the iPhone 18 Pro Max at 18 hours 27 minutes, 33 minutes longer than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, enough for almost two full days of moderate use. It carries the same A20 Pro chip and variable-aperture camera as the smaller Pro, making it — per Tom's Guide's verdict — 'easily the best phone money can buy,' offset only by a $100 price rise and extra weight.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Longest-lasting iPhone battery ever measured by Tom's Guide
  • Same flagship A20 Pro chip and variable-aperture camera as the Pro
  • Fastest charging yet on an iPhone
Cons
  • $100 more than the iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Heavier than last year's model

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max at a Glance

9.1 Editor Score
PerformanceChipset generation and real-world speed under gaming, multitasking and sustained load, per official specs and reviewer benchmarks.
9.5/25
BatteryCapacity, charging speed and reviewer-measured runtime under mixed use.
9.5/25
CameraPhoto and video quality across lighting conditions, per reviewer consensus.
9.5/20
DisplayPanel type, refresh rate, brightness and outdoor visibility.
9/15
ValuePrice against what the phone delivers relative to its peers.
7/15
Reader ratingNo reader ratings yet — not part of the score
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Rubric v1: Performance 25 · Battery 25 · Camera 20 · Display 15 · Value 15. Score = Σ ÷ 10, locked Sep 16, 2026. How we rank.

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