Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
2category wins
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
3category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Faster chip
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Best value for money
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.3 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2868 | 2622 |
| Resolution Width | 1320 | 1206 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 | 3000 |
| PPI | 460 | 460 |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 90.7 | 89.4 |
| Other | Anti-reflective coating | Anti-reflective coating |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) | Hexa-core (2x4.93 GHz + 4x2.64 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A20 Pro |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 2 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 26 | 27 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Apple iPhone 18 Pro +20%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Apple iPhone 18 Pro +23%AnTuTu
Apple iPhone 18 Pro +35%| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,970 | 4,772 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 10,558 | 12,989 |
| AnTuTu | 2,538,751 | 3,434,654 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | NVMe | NVMe |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular video |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm, (periscope telephoto) | 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.5, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm, (ultrawide) | 18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4823 | 4056 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 25 | 25 |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) / eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) / eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; China) |
| Height (mm) | 163.4 | 150 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Other | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
| Weight (g) | 233 | 211 |
| Width (mm) | 78 | 71.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | 2026, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, September 19 | Available. Released 2026, September 18 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3526 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 106 - A3714 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3526 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3714 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Other | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3527 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3715 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Other | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 18 Pro are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is 13% cheaper at 335,000 DZD versus 385,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone 18 Pro, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max packs a 4823 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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