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iPhone 18 Pro Max

🇺🇸 United States Released 2026-09-18 USD 1299 iPhone

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Malaysia availability

Preorder · Not in stock · RM 6,999

Machines lists iPhone 18 Pro Max 512GB at RM6,999 as out of stock with pre-orders starting 12 September for 18 September availability.

Checked 2026-09-10. A snapshot of the cited listing; confirm the selected variant before ordering.

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Apple's largest Pro iPhone: a 6.9-inch display, the 2nm A20 Pro, a variable-aperture 48MP main camera and the biggest generational battery jump the iPhone has had.

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AI score breakdown

scored as panel:best flagship smartphone 2026

Performance 20%

Display 18%

Camera 22%

Battery Life 18%

Software Support 12%

Value 10%

The overall score is the weighted average of these criteria — not a separate judgement. AI-generated scores are not hands-on test results. Percentages show each criterion's weight for this product type.

Scoring details

AI model: panel:claude,gemini,grok
Generated: 2026-09-11

Specifications

display	6.9-inch Super Retina XDR, ProMotion, Always-On
chip	A20 Pro, 2nm TSMC: 6-core CPU with Neural Accelerators, 7-core GPU (+40% vs A19 Pro), dual 16-core Neural Engine, 50% more memory bandwidth
thermals	next-generation vapor chamber, 3x the surface area of iPhone 17 Pro, up to 40% better sustained performance
rear cameras	48MP Fusion Main with variable aperture (six laser-cut blades, f/1.48 to f/4) + telephoto + ultrawide
video	4K time-lapse in Dolby Vision HDR, Cinematic effects applied post-capture to 60fps, Enhanced Audio Mix with music isolation
battery video playback hours	45
battery usage hours	30
charging	5 minutes wired gives about 7 hours of video playback
wireless	N1 chip (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread)
modem	Apple C2 (15% less energy than C1X, mmWave in the US)
storage tiers	256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
colors	black, silver, glacier, burgundy
operating system	iOS 27. Apple ships roughly 6 years of major iOS updates from release; this one launched in 2026, so about 6 years remain. Samsung and Google commit to 7 major OS updates on their flagships.
other	Dynamic Island now holds three Live Activities; Apple Reference Image for photo authenticity; eSIM only in some markets
pricing note	$1,299 base, a $100 increase over iPhone 17 Pro Max; 1TB tier is $300 more than last generation
software support years	6