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Apple iPhone 18 Series

Processor: , Apple Apple A-Series A20 Pro
Graphics Adapter: , Apple A20 Pro 7-core GPU
Display: 6.30 inch, 6.90 inch
Weight: 0.211kg, 0.249kg
Price: 1449 euro
Average Score: 90.06% - very good
Average of 42 scores (from 191 reviews)
price: 73%, performance: 95%, features: 74%, display: 95%, mobility: 92%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: 86%, emissions: 94%

 

Apple iPhone 18

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Notebook: Apple iPhone 18
Processor:
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Weight: 0kg
Links: Apple homepage

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Reviews

Wait, What Happened to the iPhone 18?
Source: Popular Mechanics English
Apple made waves yesterday during its annual iPhone-focused launch stream. As expected, the star of the show was Apple’s first foldable phone, the passport-shaped iPhone Duo, followed by new and upgraded flagship phones, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. The company also announced new AirPods and a pair of new Apple Watches.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/10/2026
What Apple didn’t tell you about the new iPhones…
Source: Snazzy Labs English
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/10/2026

Foreign Reviews

Czy warto czekać na iPhone’a 18? Premiera, specyfikacja i kolory
Source: Orange PL Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/18/2026
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 18 pe care merita sa il alegi?
Source: Giz.ro →EN
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/16/2026

 

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Specifications

Notebook: Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Processor: Apple Apple A-Series A20 Pro
Graphics Adapter: Apple A20 Pro 7-core GPU
Display: 6.30 inch, 19.5:9, 2622 x 1206 pixels
Weight: 0.211kg
Price: 1449 euro
Links: Apple homepage

Price comparison

Average Score: 89.3% - very good

Average of 23 scores (from 104 reviews)

 

Reviews

89.5% Apple iPhone 18 Pro review - Compact powerhouse with an unresolved weakness | Notebookcheck
More camera quality, more power, more Pro? The new compact iPhone for 2026 brings some exciting innovations. But the specs tell only half the story. In our in-depth review, we test the variable aperture, the brighter OLED display, and the performance of the Apple A20 Pro. Read our review to find out whether Apple's flagship lives up to its lofty ambitions.
Ultimate Gaming Phone? iPhone 18 Pro vs 17 Pro
Source: Tom's Guide English
How much better is the iPhone 18 Pro for gaming vs. iPhone 17 Pro? With Apple’s new A20 Pro chip and a larger vapor cooling chamber, the iPhone 18 Pro should deliver better gaming performance, improved thermals and stronger sustained performance during longer sessions...
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2026
iPhone 18 Pro vs. Pixel 11 Pro isn't a contest.
Source: 9to5google English
In this deep-dive comparison, we break down the latest flagship offerings from the two biggest names in tech: the Google Pixel 11 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro. While both devices feel like iterative updates to their predecessors, we explore the subtle hardware shifts, camera advancements, and the evolving role of AI in our daily smartphone experience.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2026
What's on my iPhone 18 Pro
Source: TechMe0ut English
Taking a look at what’s on my iPhone 18 Pro from my favorite apps to my wallpapers, settings and setup. One of those apps being the sponsor for today’s video YouTube Premium. "If you like YouTube, you’ll love YouTube Premium."
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/01/2026
iPhone 18 Pro review
Source: GSM Arena English
The Apple iPhone 18 family is here, but not all of them at the same time. Under its new CEO, Apple is shaking things up a bit, and we are getting the new series on a staggered release schedule. The two 18 Pros lead the way.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Review: HYPE vs REALITY
Source: GadgetMatch English
It’s been over two weeks since the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max hit the shelves, and after daily real-world testing, the hype around the new variable aperture camera is only half the story. In this iPhone 18 Pro review, we go beyond the spec sheet to test the massive battery life upgrades, the A20 Pro chip's improved thermal cooling, and the game-changing iOS 27 Pro camera controls.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/29/2026
80% iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone 18 Pro Max review: For the camera nerds
Source: Whistle Out English
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are a refinement of last year’s top-end models, adding creative camera features, a bit of extra grunt, and longevity to an already excellent base. If you’re a photography nerd, you’ll appreciate the camera upgrades. Between the film-like Photographic Styles, variable aperture, and proper manual controls, I don’t think I’ve had as much fun taking and editing photos on an iPhone.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 09/28/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo: To Fold or Not to Fold, That Is the Question
Source: PC Mag English
Apple's folding phone is finally (well, almost) here. The phone goes up for preorder on Oct. 16 and reaches stores on Oct. 23. That means you have until then to decide if the iPhone Duo is the right phone for you or if you should settle for the yearly refresh of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 09/28/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max review: Advancing greatness
Source: Hardware Zone English
Last year was a good one for the Pro iPhones, which made me wonder how Apple would follow up. The answer, it seems, is to take what made them good and make it even better. In my hands-on, I said the Pro iPhones are “more pro than ever”, and now, after spending a few days with them, I believe my initial impressions were spot on.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/26/2026
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 85% performance: 100% workmanship: 90%
iPhone 18 Pro vs 17 Pro - REAL Differences After 1 Week!
Source: Max Tech English
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/26/2026
88% Apple iPhone 18 Pro review
Source: GSM Arena English
The regular iPhone Pro remains one of the few premium compact offerings on the market as a whole. While the 18 Pro Max swims in a sea of Android competitors, the 18 Pro has only a handful to contend with. And within Apple's own roster, this one may seem like quite an incremental update over the iPhone 17 Pro. The new chipset's performance is perhaps the biggest surprise this year, delivering a true generational upgrade.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/25/2026
Rating: Total score: 88%
Apple iPhone 18 Pro review – actually exciting?
Source: NLT English
So then, should you buy the iPhone 18 Pro? Honestly, not sure. If you’re coming from the iPhone 17 Pro series, it seems like the biggest highlight this generation is the variable aperture and the A20 Pro chipset. I mean, the chipset is amazing – but is it really worth spending all this money to get a new iPhone? I did ask my friends if they’re upgrading, and those who are using the iPhone 15 Pro are eager to upgrade to the iPhone 18 Pro.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/25/2026
My Real-World iPhone 18 Pro Tests | One More Thing
Source: CNet English
The iPhone 18 Pro is out in the wild, along with the new Apple Watch 12 and AirPods 5. Bridget Carey shares what she learned in using Apple’s new gear in everyday life and tips for using Apple’s new camera features — even if you’re not a pro.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/25/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Camera Controls Guide | Setup Essentials
Source: Tom's Guide English
Did you just get an iPhone 18 Pro and are overwhelmed by the new camera features? We’ve got you! In this video, Phil reviews the iPhone 18 Pro’s new camera systems by breaking down the intimidating new Pro controls introduced in iOS 27!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/25/2026
iPhone 18 Pro just BROKE our Blind Camera Test..
Source: Max Tech English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/25/2026
90% iPhone 18 Pro review: The best kind of boring
Source: Macworld.co.uk English
The iPhone 18 Pro could truly be called the iPhone 17 Pro S. It looks and acts the same as last year’s flagship. The only really new features are a variable aperture feature that doesn’t really make that much of a difference and some really welcome Camera app upgrades that have been available in third-party apps for years, and have no real business being locked to the new phone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/24/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
81% iPhone 18 Pro Review: Battery life and new photographic styles are the stand-out upgrades
Source: Phone Arena English
For this review, I've used the smaller iPhone 18 Pro for a full week. In this time, I have taken dozens of sample photos and videos, taken notes on the battery life, and I have also put it through our rigorous PhoneArena lab tests.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2026
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 85% display: 85% mobility: 79% workmanship: 80%
iPhone 18 Pro Review: The Best Camera Smartphone Of 2026
Source: BGR English
The iPhone 18 Pro may be an iterative update on the outside, but it's a substantial one inside. The variable aperture makes a visible difference at night, Pro controls turn Apple's camera app into something photographers will actually enjoy using, the A20 Pro chip can handle anything you throw at it, and the 18 Pro Max's battery life is the best I've seen on any phone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/23/2026
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Review: Familiar Looks Hide Major Upgrades
Source: Popular Mechanics English
I have more than 15 years of experience scrutinizing phones and couldn’t find anything to criticize about the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, other than the pricing, especially for the models with upgraded storage. (Though, in fairness, that has as much to do with the current component crunch as it does with Apple itself.) Though some might want a bit more visual differentiation, the technology in this phone is genuinely … well, it’s bonkers.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/23/2026
‘It may not fold in half' – but the iPhone 18 Pro is still Apple’s best
Source: Business Standard English
The visual differences of the new iPhones are limited to the smaller Dynamic Island, new colours and a now-invisible infrared sensor – changes which are subtle but pleasing. However, the improved performance, all-new Siri AI strengths, and improved camera build on the capabilities of the iPhone 17 Pro – arguably the most successful iPhone already – to become something even better.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/23/2026
The Best iPhone 18 Pro / Pro Max Tips & Tricks You Need to Know!
Source: Tech Spurt English
We start with how to customise this Apple blower, including a look at the new lock screen tools and updated widgets. iOS 27 also improves existing apps like Shortcuts, to help you get the best from your iPhone 18 Pro or Max. Safari has some new AI-based chicanery, and there's also new battery tools to try and keep your phone from dying mid-day. Of course, you might be wondering what's new in Apple's camera app.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/23/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Review: Apple'S Flagship Is No Longer Its Most Expensive Phone
Source: Slashgear English
Without an iPhone 18 to directly compare it to — Apple's fall updates skipping the more mass-market iPhones — the gulf between the iPhone 17 and iPhone 18 Pro looks even more significant. You have to assume that was at least part of Apple's strategy, here. Up against the iPhone 17 Pro, meanwhile, the improvements are certainly not non-existent.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/22/2026
18 Pro vs 17 Pro vs 16 Pro - ULTIMATE Camera Test
Source: Max Tech English
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/22/2026
90% iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max review: Fastest phone ever, variable aperture camera shines
Source: Tom's Guide English
My take on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max is that they are obscenely powerful phones inside a quiet redesign. Between the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, I’d opt for the Pro Max because of the bigger screen and longer battery life, but the regular 18 Pro is no slouch and an hour better than the 17 Pro based on our testing.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
95% iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max review – a bigger upgrade than it appears
Source: Tech Guru Daily English
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are bigger upgrades than they appear. Apple has improved the tentpole features – performance, battery, Apple Intelligence and the camera to make it a pro-level device that’s tailor-made for a high-end user and content creator.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2026
Rating: Total score: 95%
iPhone 18 Pro TEARDOWN: They aren't going to like this...
Source: JerryRigEverything English
We are going to see what the new Variable Aperture lens looks like from the inside, as well as see if the new A20 Pro Processor from Apple has any cooling.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/20/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Launch Day with Bridget
Source: CNet English
One More Thing's Bridget Carey and a very sleepy CNET team checks out the iPhone 18 Pro's launch day at Apple's Fifth Ave location. Meet some of the first in line to buy the device as well as get a high-five from newly appointed CEO John Ternus!
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/20/2026
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Camera test
Source: DxOMark English
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro camera performance is evaluated across photo, zoom, and video use cases using DXOMARK’s objective measurements and perceptual analyses to assess imaging performance across common shooting conditions.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/19/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Durability Test - Perfect Timing
Source: JerryRigEverything English
The iPhone 18 pro is finally here, and its time for a Durability Test. The new Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a few very new features. Like an under screen camera, a new variable aperture lens, and of course a new color.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/19/2026
iPhone 18 Pro vs 17 Pro - ULTIMATE Comparison!
Source: Max Tech English
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/19/2026
iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max Review! (Answering the Internet)
Source: Tom's Guide English
In this video, Mark reviews the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max by answering your most pressed questions from YouTube, TikTok, and our executive interview! From weight concerns and case compatibility to battery myths, camera upgrades, and whether you should wait for the iPhone Duo, we break down our full lab data and real-world testing.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Review (From An Android Guy)
Source: MrMobile English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/19/2026
93% iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Review: Apple’s Best Camera Isn’t for Everyone
Source: CNet English
I’ve taken some of my favorite iPhone images ever with the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and yet, I don’t think just anyone should buy it. Apple made shooting with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s cameras more like using the Fujifilm X100VI camera.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/18/2026
Rating: Total score: 93%
The iPhone 18 Pro is proof that good things can come in smaller packages
Source: Chrome Unboxed English
That’s our first impression of the iPhone 18 Pro: a familiar design wrapped around an upgraded camera, a smaller Dynamic Island, performance improvements, and quicker charging to match.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/18/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Review - My Last iPhone?
Source: Mrwhosetheboss English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/18/2026
iPhone 18 Pro vs 18 Pro Max BATTERY Test - Not What I Expected…
Source: The Tech Chap English
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 09/18/2026
92% iPhone 18 Pro review: does variable aperture change everything?
Source: Gadgetguy English
If you are on an iPhone 17 Pro, keep it. This is not your year. The 18 Pro is more capable, but it is not a big enough bump. The camera will take better photos, but it is subtle stuff. What it really does is give the camera system more levers to move in hardware.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/17/2026
Rating: Total score: 92%
90% Apple iPhone 18 Pro review: No fold, yet plenty to unfold
Source: The Times of India English
In all the iPhone 18 Pro comes across as a year of focused and meaningful upgrade which clearly highlights that engineering wins over dramatic reinvention. The addition of variable aperture is a legitimate new capability and not just a repackaged feature. The Pro controls incorporated in the camera offer native manual controls to photography enthusiasts and the redesigned vapour chamber delivers thermal performance which you genuinely feel during sustained usage.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/17/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
100% I spent a week with the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max — and they’re better in all the right places
Source: Techradar English
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max take last year’s Pro reinvention and refine it in all the right places — but the cameras are where Apple has made the biggest leap, with a variable aperture and finally useful Pro controls giving you more creative freedom without sacrificing the effortless shooting iPhone is known for.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2026
Rating: Total score: 100% price: 80% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%
90% iPhone 18 Pro review: The standard setter
Source: Engadget English
In the iPhone Duo's shadow, the iPhone 18 Pro certainly feels like an "S" device. But S-year iPhones were never bad iPhones. They were simply unexciting. Similarly, while none of the iPhone 18 Pro's latest features are things you should run out the door to spend money on, it's certainly a meaningful improvement for anyone on an iPhone 16 Pro or older.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/16/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
iPhone 18 Pro Review – Performance, Cooling and Photography
Source: EFTM English
Battery life is up on last year, and it’s built for the next 5-7 years of software, so of course, it’s the right phone to get now. That said, we didn’t get a “base” model iPhone 18 – that’s expected early next year.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2026
85% Apple iPhone 18 Pro Camera Review: Small Changes, Big Differences
Source: Petapixel English
I have to admit, during Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro keynote, I felt underwhelmed. Aperture? Texture? That’s it? I am used to getting incremental updates on smartphones annually, but this felt especially so. But after taking around 1,000 photos and hours of video with it, I am surprised to say that I was wrong.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/16/2026
Rating: Total score: 85%
80% Apple iPhone 18 Pro Review: A Powerful Battery Beast You Can Comfortably Hold
Source: PC Mag English
With the iPhone 18 Pro, you're getting Apple's first chip built on a 2nm process and impressively long battery life. The colorways are a little cooler than those of the last few generations, and the manual camera controls, including a mechanical variable aperture, are a major nod to photography enthusiasts.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/16/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
iPhone 18 Pro Review: All About that Chip
Source: Marques Brownlee English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/16/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Camera Review: These Are My Favorite Photos EVER
Source: CNet English
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max arrive with one of Apple's biggest camera overhauls in years. A combination of a variable aperture with actual mechanical blades, focus tracking, pro controls and more makes it an absolute photographic beast.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2026
iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Unboxing and Review
Source: Emkwan Reviews English
Unboxing and reviewing the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, including a closer look at the new colours, design, performance and camera upgrades. In this video I also check out Apple’s latest accessories including the TechWoven Case, Silicone Case, Crossbody Strap and Wrist Strap to see how they look and feel with the new iPhones.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Performance & Battery TESTED: The A20 Pro Is Ridiculous!
Source: Tom's Guide English
How powerful is the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max’s A20 Pro chip, and how long does the battery last on Apple’s latest flagship? While we’re still working on our full rated review, we spent the last few days running both devices through the official Tom’s Guide lab tests.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/16/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Unboxing - This Needs Explaining
Source: Mrwhosetheboss English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/16/2026
iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max - 1 Week Later…
Source: SuperSaf English
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max feature a Aluminium Unibody Build, ProMotion Display, powered by the A20 Pro with a Vapor Chamber, a 48MP Primary Fusion Camera with Variable Aperture, 48MP Ultrawide and 48MP 4x Telephoto, Customizable Action Button, Camera Control, iOS 27 with Apple Intelligence and Price is from $1199/$1299.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/16/2026
iPhone 18 Pro | Pro Max REVIEW - The Good & Bad (shot on iPhone)
Source: The Tech Chap English
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/16/2026
iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro: To Upgrade or Not?
Source: PC Mag English
With a $100 price bump for the iPhone 18 Pro, it's tougher than ever to decide whether you should trade in your 17 Pro for this year's model. Here's how they each stack up on specs, design, features, and, of course, value. Not everything at Apple's Surprise and Shine event was about the foldable iPhone Duo. There's plenty to be excited about with the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, especially if you're moving up from an older model. The two new iPhones differ very little from each other, aside from screen size and battery life.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/13/2026
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max HANDS-ON + Everything Apple Just Announced!
Source: GadgetMatch English
Apple just announced the new iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, and AirPods 5 and there’s a lot to talk about. In this video, we break down everything Apple announced, including the biggest new iPhone 18 Pro features, camera upgrades, design changes, performance improvements, and the latest updates coming to Apple Watch and AirPods.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/13/2026
iPhone 18 Pro - Top 10 Features!
Source: Max Tech English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/13/2026
iPhone 18 Pro vs Duo - Don't be FOOLED!
Source: Max Tech English
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/12/2026
I Played With Apple’s New iPhones. Here’s What Surprised Me Most | One More Thing
Source: CNet English
Spending time with the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro has Bridget Carey rethinking what’s important in an iPhone upgrade. She breaks down the standout Duo features, what the crease is really like, and the questions she has for the future of Apple Watch and the next era of Apple.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 09/11/2026
iPhone 18 Pro | Pro Max HANDS-ON - Here's the Problem...
Source: The Tech Chap English
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 09/11/2026
I just tried the iPhone 18 Pro. Here’s who should (and shouldn’t) upgrade
Source: CNN underscored English
After using these new phones for the last 24 hours, I’ve been able to look beyond any novel colors and finishes, because we all know most phone cases will hide both of those. Instead, think about the flaws and pros of your current iPhone. Battery hogs should get the iPhone 18 Pro Max, while camera aficionados with an iPhone 16 Pro or earlier should get either iPhone 18 Pro model.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/10/2026
iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro Specs Comparison
Source: Manila Shaker English
The iPhone 18 Pro is an incremental upgrade over the iPhone 17 Pro rather than a major redesign. It keeps the same display size and resolution, dimensions, and general camera setup. The main upgrades are the A20 Pro chip, variable-aperture main camera, slightly longer battery life, faster wired charging, 2TB storage option, and iOS 27 with the next generation of Apple Intelligence and Siri AI.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/10/2026
iPhone 18 Pro first impressions: Bold and the Burgundy
Source: Mobile Syrup English
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max were announced alongside the iPhone Duo at Apple’s 2026 fall event. I didn’t put the 18 Pro or the 18 Pro Max through their paces, so the next few weeks will include a lot of testing. But my first impressions of the device are pretty positive — though that could have something to do with using the iPhone 17 Pro Max a lot throughout the past year.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/10/2026
Apple iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max: First impressions
Source: The Times of India English
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max make this an unusually substantial year for what is usually the "safe" choice in Apple's lineup. Variable aperture is a new capability rather than a repackaged feature, Pro controls finally give enthusiasts native manual tools worth using, and Apple Reference Image feels like a meaningful first step toward verifying photo authenticity.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/10/2026
iPhone 18 Pro/Duo Impressions: Mogged
Source: Marques Brownlee English
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/10/2026
Apple just Copied Microsoft’s Worst Idea - iPhone Duo, Airpods 5, iPhone 18 Pro & More
Source: Linus Tech Tips English
Apple has FINALLY unveiled their entrant into the folding phone market, and it's undoubtedly slick. EXCEPT FOR THIS ONE MAJOR THING. Ugh. I really hope I'm wrong about this in the long term...
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/10/2026
iPhone 18 Pro First Look: The Best iPhone Camera Yet!
Source: CNet English
Apple upgrades its 18 Pro line with improved camera aperture and AI capabilities. CNET's Patrick Holland unpacks the main things you need to know about the latest iPhone 18 Pro handsets.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/10/2026
iPhone 18 Pro All New Colors Hands-on
Source: Emkwan Reviews English
In this video, I take a closer look at all the new iPhone 18 Pro colors, design changes, cameras, display and how the new models actually feel in the hand. If you’re deciding which iPhone 18 Pro color to buy, this should give you a much better look at each finish in real-world lighting.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/10/2026
iPhone 18 Pro vs 17 Pro - Should you Upgrade? ????
Source: Max Tech English
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/10/2026
iPhone Duo/18 Pro Hands On - I wasn’t ready
Source: Mrwhosetheboss English
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/10/2026
What Apple didn’t tell you about the new iPhones…
Source: Snazzy Labs English
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/10/2026
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are here, and they’ve got even longer battery life this year
Source: Expert Reviews English
With the iPhone 18 on hold until 2027, the only “normal” iPhones to launch in 2026 are the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. You might expect Apple to lavish a bit more attention on them, but the advancements look fairly humdrum compared with the dramatically different iPhone Duo, Apple’s first folding phone, which debuted at the same time as the two new Pros.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/09/2026
iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: All the differences explained
Source: Phone Arena English
If you already own the iPhone 17 Pro, this is well, an upgrade, but not a particularly huge one. As usual, Apple has focused most upgrades around the new camera, with better low-light performance, full manual control, and improvements to video.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 09/09/2026
iPhone 18 Pro vs Pixel 11 Pro: expectations and differences
Source: Phone Arena English
The iPhone 18 Pro is pretty much the perfect Apple upgrade. Just a little bit to keep it in the game, not too much to trigger your FOMO is you already own an iPhone 17 Pro. How does it compare to the Pixel 11 Pro? Well, on performance, pure raw power, and gaming, I expect it to be noticeably better.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/09/2026

Foreign Reviews

98% iPhone 18 Pro im Test: Es ist ein Kraftzwerg
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/30/2026
Rating: Total score: 98%
97% Blendende Technik im handlichen Format: Apple iPhone 18 Pro im Test
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/30/2026
Rating: Total score: 97% price: 56% performance: 100% display: 97% mobility: 95%
Damit glänzt das iPhone 18 Pro im Alltag
Source: n-tv German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/21/2026
100% iPhone 18 Pro im Test: Das aktuell beste Pro – und ob das noch reicht?
Source: Mac Welt German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/21/2026
Rating: Total score: 100%
iPhone 18 Pro im Test: Es ist ein Kraftzwerg
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/18/2026
iPhone Duo vs. 18 Pro: Die Unterschiede im Überblick
Source: O2 German DE→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/18/2026
Das können die neuen Pro-iPhones von Apple
Source: Spiegel Online German DE→EN
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/16/2026
iPhone 18 Pro im Test: Starkes Kamera-Upgrade mit mehr Dampf
Source: Focus Online German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/16/2026
iPhone 18 Pro vs. Google Pixel 11 Pro: Der Vergleich
Source: O2 German DE→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/11/2026
iPhone 18 Pro vs. 17 Pro: Was ist alles neu?
Source: O2 German DE→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/10/2026
iPhone 18 Pro vs. 17: Das sind die Unterschiede
Source: O2 German DE→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/10/2026
iPhone 18 Pro vs. 18 Pro Max: Alle Unterschiede
Source: O2 German DE→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/09/2026
iPhone 18 Pro · Análisis de primeras impresiones
Source: Hablando Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/02/2026
iPhone 18 Pro em mãos: o que muda e o que ainda falta testar
Source: Pplware Portuegese PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/19/2026
Recensione iPhone 18 Pro, nel segno della continuità | Video
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/29/2026
Rating: price: 60% features: 80%
90% Recensione iPhone 18 Pro: forse non emoziona, ma la sua affidabilità convince comunque
Source: Mister Gadget Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/20/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
iPhone 18 Pro e iPhone 18 Pro Max ufficiali: prezzo, uscita, tutte le novità
Source: Mister Gadget Italian IT→EN
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/10/2026
Apple iPhone 18 Pro krijgt camera met variabel diafragma: alles over prijs, accu en release
Source: Diskidee.nl Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/09/2026
Dit is de iPhone 18 Pro: vertrouwd van buiten, nieuw van binnen
Source: Want.nl Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/09/2026
80% Test iPhone 18 Pro : l'iPhone le moins excitant de la décennie
Source: Clubic French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/28/2026
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%
80% Test de l’iPhone 18 Pro : le meilleur iPhone est aussi le plus prudent
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/26/2026
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
100% Test Apple iPhone 18 Pro : un grand millésime, tout simplement
Source: Les Numeriques French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/25/2026
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
iPhone 18 Pro pris en main : on a tout lu, un mot qui revient, « ennuyeux »
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/11/2026
Giới trẻ Việt bất ngờ về iPhone 18 Pro series
Source: Genk VN→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/21/2026
Đánh giá iPhone 18 Pro chi tiết: Vẫn nhỏ gọn nhưng mạnh mẽ hơn!
Source: XT Mobile VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/18/2026
So sánh iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Người dùng sẽ nhận được gì từ thế hệ mới?
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/15/2026
Đánh giá iPhone 18 Pro chi tiết: Vẫn nhỏ gọn nhưng mạnh mẽ hơn!
Source: XT Mobile VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/11/2026
iPhone 18 Pro và Pro Max trình làng: Chip 2nm, camera chuyên nghiệp, pin khủng, giá từ 1.199 USD
Source: VNReview VN→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/10/2026
iPhone 18 Pro: Khẩu độ biến thiên cơ học - Đột phá camera mang đến ảnh thật hơn
Source: VNReview VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/10/2026
4 tính năng mới nổi bật của iPhone 18 Pro và 18 Pro Max
Source: VNReview VN→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/10/2026
Top 5 nâng cấp của iPhone 18 Pro
Source: VNReview VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/08/2026
85% iPhone 18 Pro finpusser en allerede god oppskrift
Source: Tek.no NO→EN
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2026
Rating: Total score: 85%
iPhone 18 Pro 実機レビュー|使って感じたメリット・デメリットと評価
Source: Mobile-com JP JA→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/26/2026
Rating: performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Maxの進化ポイント――iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Maxから何が変わった?
Source: K-tai Watch JA→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/10/2026
리뷰 iPhone 18 Pro: Apple 이미 반짝이는 다이아몬드를 다시 한번 연마했다
Source: Letem KO→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/27/2026

 

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

Specifications

Notebook: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Processor: Apple Apple A-Series A20 Pro
Graphics Adapter: Apple A20 Pro 7-core GPU
Display: 6.90 inch, 19.5:9, 2868 x 1320 pixels
Weight: 0.249kg
Links: Apple homepage

Price comparison

Average Score: 91.06% - very good

Average of 18 scores (from 83 reviews)

 

Reviews

iPhone 18 Pro Max: 2 Weeks Later – One Thing Still Isn't Right
Source: Matthew Moniz English
I've been using the iPhone 18 Pro Max as my daily driver for two weeks, and in that time owners have reported a list of problems: Face ID failing, freezing and reboots, a crackle and pop from the earpiece, scratches, and discolouration around the camera rings.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/03/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max Review: After The Hype...
Source: Dom Esposito English
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max Review is here... TWO week later! Is it worth the upgrade vs older devices? We're talking about the performance, the camera, battery life, and more as I go over Apple's overshadowed release, the iPhone 18 Pro Max!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/02/2026
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Vs Vivo X500 Pro Max Vs iPhone 18 Pro Max Camera Comparison
Source: TechTablets English
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Vs Vivo X500 Pro Max Vs iPhone 18 Pro Max Camera Comparison. Side-by-side look at 4K60 video, 4K120, audio quality, portrait mode, super macro, all-camera, max zoom test, and more!
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/02/2026
85% iPhone 18 Pro Max Review: Bigger battery, real camera controls, and one heavyweight phone
Source: Phone Arena English
Sure, the upcoming iPhone Duo will offer a bigger, flexible display, but I'm confident that the 18 Pro Max has a superior camera system, longer battery life, and even higher performance compared to the Duo. Plus, there are benefits to the standard candybar form-factor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/01/2026
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 84% display: 85% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%
iPhone 18 Pro Max review: Subtle changes add up to a meaningful experience
Source: Business Standard English
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is not a phone that announces its upgrade with a redesigned exterior. In fact, the lack of visible differentiation is one of the first things I noticed. Put the 2025 and 2026 models next to each other and the differences are difficult to spot, apart from the new finishes and the smaller Dynamic Island.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/29/2026
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro Max Camera Shootout!
Source: ben's gadget reviews English
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Pro Max are new flagships with a lot in common. So I took both out and snapped dozens of photos and videos for a good ol' fashioned camera shootout.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/29/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max review
Source: GSM Arena English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/29/2026
90% iPhone 18 Pro Max review: Apple finally lets the Pro be a tool
Source: The Indian Express English
If you’re a regular smartphone user, don’t upgrade to this; the regular iPhone or iPhone Air will do just fine. If you already have a Pro device, only upgrade if you’re on an iPhone 15 Pro or older which had a significantly different camera. This phone will give you an edge and more efficiency.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/28/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone 18 Pro Max review: For the camera nerds
Source: Whistle Out English
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are a refinement of last year’s top-end models, adding creative camera features, a bit of extra grunt, and longevity to an already excellent base. If you’re a photography nerd, you’ll appreciate the camera upgrades. Between the film-like Photographic Styles, variable aperture, and proper manual controls, I don’t think I’ve had as much fun taking and editing photos on an iPhone.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 09/28/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
18 Pro Max vs Fold 8 Ultra - YOU'RE WRONG!
Source: Tech with Benefits English
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/28/2026
90% Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max review: Advancing greatness
Source: Hardware Zone English
Last year was a good one for the Pro iPhones, which made me wonder how Apple would follow up. The answer, it seems, is to take what made them good and make it even better. In my hands-on, I said the Pro iPhones are “more pro than ever”, and now, after spending a few days with them, I believe my initial impressions were spot on.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/26/2026
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 85% performance: 100% workmanship: 90%
S26 Ultra vs 18 Pro Max - YOUR MOVE SAMSUNG!
Source: Tech with Benefits English
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/25/2026
Vivo X500 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: Camera Shootout
Source: ben's gadget reviews English
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is here, so I did the obvious and compared it against the iPhone 18 Pro Max in photography and videography. For this video I shot over 400 images and videos side-by-side with both phones in various conditions and I'm sharing my findings here.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/24/2026
88% Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max review
Source: GSM Arena English
So, is the iPhone 18 Pro Max worth buying? Absolutely. It remains an exceptional flagship packed with top-tier features. If it fits your needs - or if you're upgrading from an iPhone 15 Pro Max or earlier - it's an easy recommendation. And it can stand tall against any Android rival, too.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/23/2026
Rating: Total score: 88%
The Best iPhone 18 Pro / Pro Max Tips & Tricks You Need to Know!
Source: Tech Spurt English
We start with how to customise this Apple blower, including a look at the new lock screen tools and updated widgets. iOS 27 also improves existing apps like Shortcuts, to help you get the best from your iPhone 18 Pro or Max. Safari has some new AI-based chicanery, and there's also new battery tools to try and keep your phone from dying mid-day. Of course, you might be wondering what's new in Apple's camera app.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/23/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max Review: What Actually Matters!
Source: Mark Ellis Reviews English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/23/2026
Vivo X500 Pro Max Vs iPhone 18 Pro Max camera comparison
Source: TechTablets English
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/22/2026
90% Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Review: Pure Power, Peak Battery, Sublime Camera
Source: PC Mag English
The iPhone 18 Pro Max isn't just the best phone Apple has ever built—it's the most complete flagship on the market. Between its PCMag Lab Award-winning battery life, crushing A20 Pro speed, and a camera system with serious post-production chops, it leaves virtually no weaknesses exposed.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/21/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max review: Fastest phone ever, variable aperture camera shines
Source: Tom's Guide English
My take on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max is that they are obscenely powerful phones inside a quiet redesign. Between the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, I’d opt for the Pro Max because of the bigger screen and longer battery life, but the regular 18 Pro is no slouch and an hour better than the 17 Pro based on our testing.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
95% iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max review – a bigger upgrade than it appears
Source: Tech Guru Daily English
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are bigger upgrades than they appear. Apple has improved the tentpole features – performance, battery, Apple Intelligence and the camera to make it a pro-level device that’s tailor-made for a high-end user and content creator.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2026
Rating: Total score: 95%
LIFELONG Samsung User SWITCHES to iPhone 18 Pro Max - THE TRUTH!
Source: Tech with Benefits English
I did it, I switched to the iPhone 18 Pro Max from the S26 Ultra. This is my second ever iPhone after I tried this again last year.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/20/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs 17 Pro Max - The Camera Isn't the Reason!
Source: Matthew Moniz English
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max full review and comparison. A20 Pro is incredible, better battery life and a new variable aperture wide lens camera. but is it enough?
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max Review: Continues to Lure Me Away From Android
Source: ben's gadget reviews English
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is the first Pro iPhone to not be the star of the show at its own launch event. But while all the hype is on the foldable iPhone Duo, the reality is the iPhone 18 Pro Max is the much more polished iPhone with better cameras and no weird one-hand usability issues.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/19/2026
iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max Review! (Answering the Internet)
Source: Tom's Guide English
In this video, Mark reviews the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max by answering your most pressed questions from YouTube, TikTok, and our executive interview! From weight concerns and case compatibility to battery myths, camera upgrades, and whether you should wait for the iPhone Duo, we break down our full lab data and real-world testing.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra - Which is the Flagship KING?
Source: SuperSaf English
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Full Comparison including Display, Hands-on, Size, Design, Performance, Camera, Battery & Price.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/19/2026
93% iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Review: Apple’s Best Camera Isn’t for Everyone
Source: CNet English
I’ve taken some of my favorite iPhone images ever with the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and yet, I don’t think just anyone should buy it. Apple made shooting with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s cameras more like using the Fujifilm X100VI camera.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/18/2026
Rating: Total score: 93%
The iPhone 18 Pro Max does what no other smartphone can, and that makes it special
Source: Chrome Unboxed English
Apple is once again doubling down on professional-level camera improvements in the iPhone 18 Pro Max, aimed squarely at filmmakers and content creators. Normally, going from one generation to the next should not be that big a leap, especially when the previous generation already had a massive overhaul.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/18/2026
90% Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max – Review
Source: Geek Culture English
Is it the photographer or the camera? With Apple, it can be both, unless you simply want a camera that thinks for you. With no base iPhone 18 (yet), the Apple iPhone 18 Pro series is the new norm, and the Pro Max resets the benchmark for what a smartphone can do on so many levels.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/18/2026
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 85% performance: 95% workmanship: 90%
iPhone 18 Pro Max Glacier First look + ALL Apple Cases!
Source: Patrick Rambles English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/18/2026
iPhone 18 Pro vs 18 Pro Max BATTERY Test - Not What I Expected…
Source: The Tech Chap English
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 09/18/2026
SHOULD YOU UPGRADE? iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max!
Source: Tech with Benefits English
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/18/2026
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max hands-on: Improved camera
Source: Canbuyornot English
Ever since Xiaomi dropped the variable aperture feature from their phone, I've been waiting for someone to pick up the tech. Thankfully my wish has been granted, as Apple is using the technology in the new Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and 18 Pro. It features six laser-cut polymer composite blades that open and close, giving the phone four physical stops: F1.48, F1.8, F2.8, and F4.0.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/17/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Camera Test Comparison
Source: SuperSaf English
Comparing 4K/8K, HDR with Dolby Vision, 48MP/200MP, Cinematic Mode, Action Mode, Horizontal Lock, Primary, Ultrawide, Zoom and Selfie cameras, Portrait Mode and Stereo Audio of the iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for video and photos with sample shots indoors, outdoors and in low-light.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/17/2026
100% I spent a week with the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max — and they’re better in all the right places
Source: Techradar English
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max take last year’s Pro reinvention and refine it in all the right places — but the cameras are where Apple has made the biggest leap, with a variable aperture and finally useful Pro controls giving you more creative freedom without sacrificing the effortless shooting iPhone is known for.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2026
Rating: Total score: 100% price: 80% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%
84% Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max review: It’s what’s on the inside that counts
Source: Mashable English
The new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max start at $1,199 and $1,299, respectively, a $100 price hike over last year’s smartphones. They look and feel largely the same, and while they do bring a few big improvements, including better camera, cooling, and battery life, they don't make this phone a necessary upgrade for folks who already have the 17 Pro. If you have an even older model, the 18 Pro will be a massive upgrade, especially when it comes to battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/16/2026
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 90%
I tested the iPhone 18 Pro Max for a week. Here’s why I wish I were buying it
Source: CNN underscored English
If you haven’t figured it out, I’d be buying an iPhone 18 Pro Max in Burgundy had I not already bought the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The wild jump in battery life compared to the phone I already love, plus Focus Tracking and Photographic Styles 3, make this the phone that I’d be able to take superior photos and video for longer without needing a portable charger.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/16/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max Review - Apple's Hyping The Wrong Thing
Source: Dave 2D English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2026
iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Unboxing and Review
Source: Emkwan Reviews English
Unboxing and reviewing the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, including a closer look at the new colours, design, performance and camera upgrades. In this video I also check out Apple’s latest accessories including the TechWoven Case, Silicone Case, Crossbody Strap and Wrist Strap to see how they look and feel with the new iPhones.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2026
iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max - 1 Week Later…
Source: SuperSaf English
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max feature a Aluminium Unibody Build, ProMotion Display, powered by the A20 Pro with a Vapor Chamber, a 48MP Primary Fusion Camera with Variable Aperture, 48MP Ultrawide and 48MP 4x Telephoto, Customizable Action Button, Camera Control, iOS 27 with Apple Intelligence and Price is from $1199/$1299.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/16/2026
iPhone 18 Pro | Pro Max REVIEW - The Good & Bad (shot on iPhone)
Source: The Tech Chap English
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/16/2026
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max HANDS-ON + Everything Apple Just Announced!
Source: GadgetMatch English
Apple just announced the new iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, and AirPods 5 and there’s a lot to talk about. In this video, we break down everything Apple announced, including the biggest new iPhone 18 Pro features, camera upgrades, design changes, performance improvements, and the latest updates coming to Apple Watch and AirPods.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/13/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: All the differences
Source: Phone Arena English
Overall, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is focusing on two main areas: efficiency and camera prowess. The faster new chipset, the larger battery, and the in-house modem all hint that Apple has truly put efficiency first and foremost with the iPhone 18 Pro Max. At the same time, the main camera;s party trick is a neat one, but I don't think many people would benefit from it.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 09/11/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: All the differences
Source: Phone Arena English
With the iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple isn't changing the winning team; it's merely improving it. However, these improvements are already beating the Galaxy S26 Ultra in terms of raw hardware, and Samsung is definitely feeling the heat.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 09/11/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: All the differences
Source: Phone Arena English
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max is shaping up to be an evolutionary release like most previous ones, and it will naturally be the best one yet. Better performance, better camera, and much better battery life are the main upgrades with the iPhone, and Google hasn't really countered these very well with the Pixel 11 Pro XL.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/11/2026
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Flagship Phone Fight
Source: PC Mag English
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a tough challenger to Samsung's capable Galaxy S26 Ultra. These two powerful phones are among the best you can buy, but which is the best one for you? We have the details you need.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 09/11/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max - Watch BEFORE You Buy!
Source: SuperSaf English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/11/2026
EVERY WAY the S26 Ultra is BETTER than the 18 Pro Max!
Source: Tech with Benefits English
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/11/2026
iPhone 18 Pro | Pro Max HANDS-ON - Here's the Problem...
Source: The Tech Chap English
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 09/11/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max Specs Comparison
Source: Manila Shaker English
The iPhone 18 Pro Max offers a newer A20 Pro chip, a variable-aperture main camera, longer battery ratings, and faster wired charging. However, the iPhone 17 Pro Max still has the same 6.9-inch 120Hz OLED display and a similar 48MP triple-camera system with the same maximum optical-quality zoom.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/10/2026
Apple iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max: First impressions
Source: The Times of India English
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max make this an unusually substantial year for what is usually the "safe" choice in Apple's lineup. Variable aperture is a new capability rather than a repackaged feature, Pro controls finally give enthusiasts native manual tools worth using, and Apple Reference Image feels like a meaningful first step toward verifying photo authenticity.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/10/2026
Apple just Copied Microsoft’s Worst Idea - iPhone Duo, Airpods 5, iPhone 18 Pro & More
Source: Linus Tech Tips English
Apple has FINALLY unveiled their entrant into the folding phone market, and it's undoubtedly slick. EXCEPT FOR THIS ONE MAJOR THING. Ugh. I really hope I'm wrong about this in the long term...
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/10/2026
What Apple didn’t tell you about the new iPhones…
Source: Snazzy Labs English
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/10/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max HANDS ON: This Camera Is a Big Deal
Source: Tom's Guide English
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Pro Max don't look that different than the iPhone 17 Pros, but they offer a new variable aperture for brighter images, pro-level manual controls, faster A20 Pro performance and much longer battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/10/2026
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are here, and they’ve got even longer battery life this year
Source: Expert Reviews English
With the iPhone 18 on hold until 2027, the only “normal” iPhones to launch in 2026 are the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. You might expect Apple to lavish a bit more attention on them, but the advancements look fairly humdrum compared with the dramatically different iPhone Duo, Apple’s first folding phone, which debuted at the same time as the two new Pros.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/09/2026

Foreign Reviews

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. 17 Pro Max: Lohnt sich das Upgrade?
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/30/2026
98% Das stärkste Pferd in Apples Stall: iPhone 18 Pro Max im Test
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/29/2026
Rating: Total score: 98%
98% Das beste iPhone wird noch besser: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max im Test
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/29/2026
Rating: Total score: 98% price: 55% performance: 100% display: 98% mobility: 98%
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max im Test: Teurer Aufguss des 17 Pro Max?
Source: Techtest.org German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/25/2026
Im Test: Das iPhone 18 Pro Max gibt die Richtung vor
Source: Futurezone.at German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max im Test: Schnell, wertig und schwer
Source: Teltarif German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/22/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Pixel 11 Pro XL: Der Vergleich
Source: O2 German DE→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/17/2026
98% Das stärkste Pferd in Apples Stall: iPhone 18 Pro Max im Test
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/17/2026
Rating: Total score: 98%
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Der Vergleich
Source: O2 German DE→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/17/2026
Das können die neuen Pro-iPhones von Apple
Source: Spiegel Online German DE→EN
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/16/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. 17 Pro Max: Alle Unterschiede
Source: O2 German DE→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/11/2026
iPhone 18 Pro vs. 18 Pro Max: Alle Unterschiede
Source: O2 German DE→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/09/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max, la recensione: l'apertura variabile è una chicca (ma per pochi)
Source: Corriere Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/16/2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max sfida Nintendo Switch 2: il nuovo top di gamma Apple è davvero la console portatile definitiva?
Source: Mister Gadget Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/11/2026
iPhone 18 Pro e iPhone 18 Pro Max ufficiali: prezzo, uscita, tutte le novità
Source: Mister Gadget Italian IT→EN
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/10/2026
100% Test Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max : un poids lourd sans compromis
Source: Les Numeriques French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/30/2026
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
85% Test iPhone 18 Pro Max. Dodatek do dyniowej latte, ale czy jest równie gorący?
Source: ITHardware.pl Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/04/2026
Rating: Total score: 85%
So sánh iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Flagship nào phù hợp với nhu cầu của bạn?
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/23/2026
So sánh iPhone 18 Pro Max vs OPPO Find X9 Ultra: Những điểm khác biệt đáng chú ý giữa 2 flagship đều sở hữu camera mạnh mẽ
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/23/2026
Giới trẻ Việt bất ngờ về iPhone 18 Pro series
Source: Genk VN→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/21/2026
So sánh iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Nâng cấp có đáng giá?
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/18/2026
Trên tay camera iPhone 18 Pro Max: mịn da xài ổn, Starburst đẹp...
Source: Tinh Te VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/18/2026
Đánh giá iPhone 18 Pro Max chi tiết: Có xứng đáng để nâng cấp?
Source: XT Mobile VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/14/2026
Thiết kế iPhone 18 Pro Max: Chọn màu đẹp và cảm giác cầm phù hợp
Source: VNReview VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/11/2026
iPhone 18 Pro và Pro Max trình làng: Chip 2nm, camera chuyên nghiệp, pin khủng, giá từ 1.199 USD
Source: VNReview VN→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/10/2026
4 tính năng mới nổi bật của iPhone 18 Pro và 18 Pro Max
Source: VNReview VN→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/10/2026
85% iPhone 18 Pro finpusser en allerede god oppskrift
Source: Tek.no NO→EN
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2026
Rating: Total score: 85%
iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Maxの進化ポイント――iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Maxから何が変わった?
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Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/10/2026
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Source: Computerblog.ro →EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/06/2026

 

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Apple: Apple is a US company founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company is known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, and manufactures computers and consumer electronics as well as operating systems and application software. Apple is also a leading provider of software and services such as the App Store, iTunes and iCloud.

Apple has earned a reputation as a company that focuses on design and ease of use. As for their notebooks, they are mostly in the high-priced segment, have their own operating system, but also run Windows on the newer Macbooks.

Apple is one of the most valuable companies in the world and has a loyal following of customers and fans. The company also has a strong presence in the entertainment industry, with services like Apple Music and Apple TV+. In 2023, Apple had an approximate 8% market share of global PC sales, ranking it 4th after Lenovo, HP, and Dell.


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Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

Apple A20 Pro 7-core GPU: A graphics processor integrated into Apple's A20 Pro SoCs. Early data indicates there are no architectural A19 Pro 6-core GPU from 2025, but there is now one computational cluster (core) more, and clock speeds may have received a slight increase as well.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


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Apple Apple A-Series:

A20 Pro: Apple's powerful new SoC found inside its H2 2026 iPhones and possibly iPads. Made with an unspecified "2 nm" process, it features 2 high-performance and and 4 power-saving CPU cores running at higher clock speeds than what the A19 Pro could muster. The built-in NPU, as well as the iGPU are now both larger and faster.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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90.06%: There are not very many models that are rated better. Most of the assessments are in percentage ranges below that. The tested product is not considered perfect, but the sources give a clear purchase recommendation.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Devices with the same GPU

Apple iPhone Duo - Reviews and Specs
A20 Pro 7-core GPU, Apple A-Series A20 Pro, 7.60", 0.254 kg
Apple iPhone 18 Pro - Reviews and Specs
A20 Pro 7-core GPU, Apple A-Series A20 Pro, 6.30", 0.211 kg

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A19 4-Core GPU, Apple A-Series A19, 6.10", 0.17 kg

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M4 9-Core GPU, M4 M4 8-Core, 12.90", 0.616 kg
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M5 Max 40-Core GPU, M5 M5 Max, ", 0 kg
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 2026 M5 Pro
M5 Pro 20-Core GPU, M5 M5 Pro 18-Core, 16.20", 2.121 kg
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
M5 10-Core GPU, M5 M5 10-Core, 15.30", 1.512 kg
Apple MacBook Air 13 M5
M5 8-Core GPU, M5 M5 10-Core, 13.60", 1.23 kg
Apple iPad Pro 11 2025
M5 10-Core GPU, M5 M5 10-Core, 11.00", 0.446 kg
Apple MacBook Pro 14 2025 M5
M5 10-Core GPU, M5 M5 10-Core, 14.20", 1.549 kg
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)
M5 10-Core GPU, M5 M5 9-Core, 13.00", 0.579 kg
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 Entry
M4 8-Core GPU, M4 M4 10-Core, 13.60", 1.225 kg
Apple iPad 11 (2025)
A16 GPU 4-Core, Apple A-Series A16, 10.86", 0.477 kg
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 M4 10-Core, 13.60", 1.24 kg
Apple iPad Air 11 2025
M3 9-Core GPU, M3 M3, 10.86", 0.46 kg
Apple iPad Air 13 2025
M3 9-Core GPU, M3 M3, 12.90", 0.616 kg
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
M4 10-Core GPU, M4 M4 10-Core, 15.30", 1.52 kg
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DeepL / Ninh Duy, 2026-09-15 (Update: 2026-09-15)