Hands-on with Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max: Does it impress? (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Apple has finally released the iPhone 18 Pro models in the US and several other countries, including Malaysia. The excitement has turned into reality, allowing us to finally purchase one instead of just dreaming about it. The Burgundy color is up for debate: is it worth choosing over the other colors? Photographers may appreciate the new shade; it is a deep wine hue that stands out without being too flashy or dull.

Holding the phone, it felt familiar to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, with the same dimensions and build materials. The real differences lie in the internals, particularly the new A20 chip, redesigned vapor chamber, and improved thermal management. These changes promise smoother performance and less risk of overheating. The camera capabilities are a big focus for this release, but it remains to be seen how the new manual aperture feature will be utilized and whether it will enhance the overall "Shot on iPhone" quality.