The iPhone 18 Pro Max comes with a display that still resembles the previous generation. Apple maintains a 6.9 inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device also continues to support HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

A quite striking visual change is in the color choices. If previously Apple offered Orange and Deep Blue, the iPhone 18 Pro Max now comes in Black, Glacier Blue, Silver and Burgundy Red, which are the typical colors of the latest generation.

Dynamic Island is getting smaller

Apple also made changes to Dynamic Island. This area has now been made smaller after the company moved the infrared camera for the Face ID system below the screen.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max screen has a resolution of 1320 x 2868 pixels with a density of 460 ppi. The maximum brightness level reaches 3,000 nits, while an anti-reflective coating is prepared to increase screen visibility in bright conditions.

In terms of construction, the device has dimensions of 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.8 mm and weighs 249 grams. Apple continues to use aluminum-based materials and provides IP68 protection against dust and water.

Using Apple A20 Pro 2nm Chip

The biggest increase in the performance sector comes from the Apple A20 Pro chipset. This chip is manufactured using a 2nm fabrication process and carries an updated internal architecture.

Apple also increased CPU and GPU capabilities and enlarged the vapor chamber. The cooling system is designed to help the device maintain performance when used to run heavy applications, play games or perform video processing.

For storage capacity, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is available in four options, namely 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB. All variants have 12GB RAM and use NVMe storage.

The device runs iOS 27.

Main Camera Can Set Aperture

The photography sector is one of the main focuses of the iPhone 18 Pro Max update.

Apple provides a 48MP main camera with a variable aperture of f/1.5 to f/4.0. This technology allows the lens aperture to be adjusted to lighting conditions and shooting needs.

With a changeable aperture, the camera has greater flexibility to control the light entering the sensor. This feature is also expected to help produce better photo quality in various conditions.

The main camera uses a 24mm focal length, 1/1.28 inch sensor, 1.22µm pixel size, dual-pixel PDAF, and second generation sensor-shift OIS.

Meanwhile, the other cameras still maintain relatively the same configuration. There is a 48MP telephoto camera with a focal length of 100mm and 4x optical zoom, as well as a 48MP ultrawide camera with a 120 degree viewing angle.

For selfie needs, there is an 18MP front camera with f/1.9 aperture and PDAF.

Can record 4K video up to 120fps

Video capabilities are one of the features that Apple continues to prioritize. The rear camera of the iPhone 18 Pro Max is capable of recording 4K video at up to 120 frames per second.

The device also supports 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 recording, as well as 3D spatial video.

For the front camera, recording capabilities reach 4K 60fps resolution with gyro-EIS support.

Bigger Battery

Apple also increased the battery capacity on the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Models with a physical SIM tray have a 5,391mAh battery. Meanwhile, the eSIM-only version gets a larger battery, namely 5,567mAh.

In addition to increasing capacity, cable charging speed has also increased. Apple claims the device can reach 50 percent capacity in about 15 minutes using compatible charging.

MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging supports up to 25W of power. The device also has reverse wired charging capability up to 4.5W.

Complete specifications for iPhone 18 Pro Max

• Layar: 6,9 inci LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz




• Resolution: 1320 x 2868 pixels




• Chipset: Apple A20 Pro, 2nm




• RAM: 12GB




• Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB




• OS: iOS 27




• Main camera: 48MP, variable aperture f/1.5-4.0




• Telefoto: 48MP, 4x optical zoom




• Ultrawide: 48MP, 120°




• Kamera selfie: 18MP




• Video: up to 4K 120fps




• Battery: 5,391mAh or 5,567mAh




• Wireless charging: MagSafe/Qi2 hingga 25W




• Konektivitas: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC




• Resistance: IP68




• Features: Face ID, LiDAR, second generation UWB, Emergency SOS and satellite connectivity

Not Revolution, But Perfection

If you look at the overall specifications, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is more accurately described as evolution rather than revolution. Apple still maintains the design and most of the camera configurations from the previous generation.

However, several improvements such as the A20 Pro 2nm chip, main camera with variable aperture, larger battery, faster charging, and a more compact Dynamic Island mean that this device still has a number of important updates.

Apple appears to be returning to a gradual upgrade strategy. For owners of previous generation iPhones, the changes offered may not be big enough to be a reason to upgrade. On the other hand, users of devices that are several years old have the potential to experience a much more pronounced leap in experience.

In the midst of increasingly fierce competition for flagship smartphones, this kind of incremental approach is not only carried out by Apple. A number of large manufacturers such as Samsung and Google are also increasingly presenting updates that focus on improvements rather than complete changes.

For the sales package, the iPhone 18 Pro Max comes in a thin box containing the device and a braided USB-C cable.