Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone Ultra
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone Ultra
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone Ultra
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 7.76 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2868 | 2713 |
| Resolution Width | 1320 | 1920 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| PPI | 460 | 428 |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 2 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 90.7 | 90.6 |
| unknown | Anti-reflective coating | Self-healing memory glass technology (internal display) Small display crease Cover display: LTPO OLED, 120Hz, Ceramic Shield glass 5.49 inches, 1422 x 2088 pixels |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x GHz + 4x GHz) | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (8-core graphics) | — |
| Chipset Name | Apple A20 Pro | 3 nm |
| Process (nm) | 2 | — |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 27 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| cardslot | No | No |
| unknown | NVMe | NVMe |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Count | 3 | 2 |
| 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/1.6, 24mm, (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm, (ultrawide) | 18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5100 | 5500 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 25 | — |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Amorphous alloy frame |
| 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) | eSIM |
| Height (mm) | — | 120.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | — | 4.7 |
| unknown | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| Width (mm) | — | 167.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Not announced yet | Exp. announcement 2026 |
| Status | Rumored | Rumored |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 2gbands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3gbands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4gbands | LTE | LTE |
| 5gbands | SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| unknown | SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA | SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| 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 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3 5mmjack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| unknown | 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 18 Pro Max and Apple iPhone Ultra are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPhone Ultra packs a 5500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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