iPhone 18 Pro Max
The largest, most capable iPhone of 2026.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max will be the only iPhone in 2026 with a variable-aperture main camera. It gains a larger battery, 12GB RAM, and the new C2 modem, but shares most internals with the smaller iPhone 18 Pro.
Release window
September 2026
Expected price
Starting at $1,199 (US)
What we know so far
| Chip | A20 Pro (2nm process) |
| Display | 6.9" OLED ProMotion 120Hz |
| Camera | 48MP main (variable aperture) + 48MP ultrawide + 12MP 5x telephoto |
| Battery | Largest ever, ~4,700 mAh (rumored) |
| Modem | Apple C2 |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Exclusive | Variable-aperture camera |
Rumors we're tracking
- Rumor: Apple C2 modem will replace Qualcomm in iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone FoldStatus: credibleUpdated: June 12, 2026Credible
- Rumor: iPhone 18 Pro gets new Dark Cherry color (replaces Blue Titanium)Status: possibleUpdated: June 12, 2026Possible
- Rumor: iPhone 18 gets satellite web browsing (not just emergency SOS)Status: possibleUpdated: June 12, 2026Possible
- Rumor: iPhone 18 Pro Max gets variable-aperture camera (Pro does not)Status: credibleUpdated: June 12, 2026Credible
Recent news
- A20 chip: what we know about Apple's first 2nm iPhone processor
- Apple 2026-2027 split launch: what it means for the iPhone roadmap
- iOS 27: Confirmed features for the iPhone 18 launch
- iPhone 18 Pro battery capacity leaks: 5,400 mAh for Pro Max, stacked design for all Pros
- iPhone 18 Pro camera: variable-aperture lens exclusive to Pro Max
Detailed specs
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