iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro: Two exclusive features
Today Apple introduced iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, its latest flagship models. While each Pro model is largely identical, there are two exclusive new advantages—one for each model. more…
Apple unveiled its latest flagship iPhones, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, today. While both models share many similarities, they boast two unique advantages. Apple made a shift towards in-house cellular modems in 2025, starting with the C1 modem in the iPhone 16e. Last fall, the C1X was introduced in the iPhone Air, and now the C2 modem has arrived.
This advanced modem is found in the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro, but notably absent from the iPhone 18 Pro Max. The technical specifications page reveals that C2 and the Qualcomm modem in the iPhone 18 Pro Max offer almost identical features, including mmWave support in the US. However, the Apple-designed modems come with exclusive benefits that Pro Max users will not have access to.
Both Pro models have received significant battery improvements this year, with Apple reserving these enhancements for the Pro Max. The iPhone 18 Pro Max provides six extra hours of video playback, compared to three additional hours for the iPhone 18 Pro. This year's Pro Max models have consistently been recognized as the best in battery performance, making the advantage even more pronounced for the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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