Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 256GB is cheaper by SAR 458 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Larger screen size: 6.9 in vs 6.3 in · slight difference
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 458
  • Higher optical zoom (telephoto): 8 x vs 4 x
  • Lower weight: 211 g vs 249 g

The deciding difference here: optical zoom (telephoto) and weight and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Screen size

    ✓ 6.9 in6.3 in
  • Resolution

    2868 x 13202622 x 1206
  • Optical zoom (telephoto)

    4 x✓ 8 x

Specifications side by side

20 of 20 specs

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Spec
AppleSAR 6,099
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB specs
AppleSAR 5,642
Apple iPhone 18 Pro 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 6,099SAR 5,642
Processor—Apple A20 Pro
Battery capacity—4,056 mAh
Main camera—48 MP
Storage256 GB256 GB
Wired charging25 W25 W
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in wired charging between the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 256GB?

No difference here: wired charging is 25 W on both.

What is the difference in screen size between the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 256GB?

Screen size is higher on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB: 6.9 in vs 6.3 in on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in display type between the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 256GB?

No difference here: display type is Super Retina XDR OLED on both.