{
  "id": 13889657,
  "title": "iPhone 18 Pro Max review: Apple’s biggest, heaviest and longest-lasting superphone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/iphone-18-pro-max-review-apples-biggest-heaviest-and-longest-lasting",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-12T06:00:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Technology",
    "slug": "guardian-technology",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/12/iphone-18-pro-max-review-apples-biggest-heaviest-and-longest-lasting-superphone"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's latest flagship smartphone, the iPhone 18 Pro Max, has just been unveiled, boasting a host of impressive upgrades that make it the company's biggest, heaviest, and longest-lasting superphone yet. The device's standout feature is undoubtedly its massive 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display, which boasts an eye-popping 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 460 pixels per inch, delivering an incredibly vivid and smooth visual experience.\n\nUnder the hood, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is powered by Apple's latest A20 Pro chip, paired with a whopping 12GB of RAM, ensuring lightning-fast performance and seamless multitasking capabilities. Storage options include a generous 256GB, 512GB, or a staggering 1TB, providing ample space for all your photos, videos, and apps.\n\nCapturing stunning shots has never been easier, thanks to the iPhone 18 Pro Max's triple-camera system, featuring two 48MP wide-angle lenses and a 4x optical zoom out feature. The front-facing camera, a 18MP shooter, ensures crystal-clear selfies and video calls.\n\nApple has also made significant strides in battery technology, with the iPhone 18 Pro Max featuring its largest battery ever, capable of providing up to two full days of usage on a single charge. The device is also water-resistant, with an IP68 rating, allowing it to withstand submersion in up to 6 meters of water for 30 minutes.\n\nMeasuring in at 163.4 x 78 x 8.75mm and weighing in at 249 grams, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is undeniably a hefty device, but Apple claims it remains comfortable to hold and use. The phone runs on the latest iOS 27 operating system and supports the latest connectivity standards, including 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and USB-C, ensuring fast and reliable data transfer and communication.",
  "summary": "A giant screen, big battery, rapid chip and top cameras push the great iPhone 18 Pro to the max with a price tag to match Apple’s largest Pro iPhone gets its biggest battery upgrade yet to make it a true two-day phone with new Siri AI and a variable aperture camera. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is the supersized sibling of the regular 18 Pro and, though it is no longer Apple’s most expensive phone…",
  "key_points": [
    "iPhone 18 Pro Max unveiled with 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display",
    "A20 Pro chip powers device with 12GB RAM for fast performance",
    "Triple-camera system includes 48MP wide-angle lenses and 4x zoom"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}