Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: Brand New in Kenya

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a brand new, aluminium-bodied iPhone with the largest display in the range: a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen with ProMotion up to 120Hz. It is powered by the A20 Pro chip and has a 48MP Pro Fusion camera system. It has the longest battery life of the iPhone 18 Pro family: up to 30 hours in typical use and up to 45 hours of video playback. It comes in Black, Silver, Glacier and Burgundy, with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB storage.

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iPhone 18 Pro Max highlights

• 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display: 2868 × 1320 at 460 ppi, ProMotion up to 120Hz, up to 3000 nits outdoors.
• A20 Pro chip: 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, dual 16-core Neural Engine.
• 48MP Pro Fusion camera system with 4x and 8x optical-quality telephoto.
• 18MP Center Stage front camera.
• Up to 30 hours typical use, up to 45 hours video playback.
• Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a compatible 60W adapter.
• Four storage options: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB.
• iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and Siri AI.
• Satellite features: Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages and Find My via satellite.

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro

Design and colours

• Finishes: Black, Silver, Glacier and Burgundy
• Aluminium unibody design
• Ceramic Shield 2 front and Ceramic Shield back
• Size: 3.07 in (78.0 mm) wide, 6.43 in (163.4 mm) high, 0.34 in (8.75 mm) deep
• Weight: 8.78 oz (249 g), varying by configuration
• Water and dust resistance: IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres for up to 30 minutes)

Apple notes that water and dust resistance is not permanent and may decrease with normal wear, and liquid damage is not covered under warranty.

Super Retina XDR display

• 6.9-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display
• 2868 × 1320 resolution at 460 ppi
• Dynamic Island and Always-On display
• ProMotion with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz
• HDR display, True Tone, Wide colour (P3) and Haptic Touch
• 2,000,000:1 typical contrast ratio
• Brightness: 1000 nits typical maximum, 1600 nits peak (HDR), 3000 nits peak (outdoor), 1 nit minimum
• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating and an anti-reflective coating

The screen measures 6.86 inches diagonally as a standard rectangle, and the actual viewable area is less.

Performance: A20 Pro chip

• 6-core CPU with 2 super cores and 4 efficiency cores
• 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators
• Dual 16-core Neural Engine
• Hardware-accelerated ray tracing

Apple Intelligence and Siri AI

Apple describes Apple Intelligence as centred on you, integrated into your apps and built with privacy. It powers Siri AI, a new version of Siri that is more personal, conversational and powerful.

Apple says Siri AI is in beta in iOS 27, in English to start, and requires an Apple Intelligence-enabled device set to a supported language. It will not be initially available in the EU. Some features that use server-side models have daily usage limits. Apple Intelligence on-device models use about 7GB of storage.

Camera system

48MP Pro Fusion camera system

• Zoom range: 8x optical-quality zoom in, 2x optical zoom out, a 16x optical-quality range, digital zoom up to 40x
• Pro controls for aperture, shutter speed, white balance and histogram
• Sapphire crystal lens cover, adaptive True Tone flash and Apple Reference Image
• Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5
• Portraits with Focus and Depth Control, and Portrait Lighting with six effects
• Night mode, Panorama (up to 63MP), Photographic Styles, spatial photos, 48MP macro, ProRAW
• Formats captured: HEIF, JPEG and DNG

Video recording

• 4K Dolby Vision at 24, 25, 30, 60, 100 and 120 fps (100 and 120 fps on Fusion Main)
• Cinematic mode up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
• Action mode up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
• Spatial video at 1080p and 30 fps
• ProRes up to 4K at 120 fps with external recording, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 and Academy Color Encoding System
• Genlock support (with compatible third-party hardware and software)
• Slo-mo at 1080p up to 240 fps and 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps
• Dual Capture up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps
• Four studio-quality mics, wind noise reduction, Audio Mix, Spatial Audio and stereo recording
• Formats recorded: HEVC, H.264, ProRes and ProRes RAW

Front camera

• 18MP Center Stage camera, ƒ/1.9, autofocus with Focus Pixels
• Retina Flash, Center Stage for photos and video calls, Dual Capture
• 4K Dolby Vision video at up to 60 fps, Cinematic mode up to 4K at 30 fps
• Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode, Portrait Lighting, Animoji and Memoji

Battery and charging

• Typical use: up to 30 hours
• Video playback: up to 45 hours
• Video playback (streamed): up to 40 hours
• Fast charge: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a 60W-capable adapter or higher with Adjustable Voltage Supply (sold separately) and a USB-C cable
• MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W
• MagSafe: up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 35W adapter or higher (sold separately)

Apple tested these figures in July and August 2026 on pre-production units. Battery life varies with use, configuration, cellular network and signal strength.

Connectivity

Cellular and wireless

• 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO
• Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO
• Apple N1 chip: Wi-Fi 7 with 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 6 and Thread
• Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip
• NFC with reader mode, and Express Cards with power reserve
• Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC), digital compass and iBeacon microlocation

Apple lists models A3472 and A3473 with different band lists. Which model you receive depends on stock, so check the model number and band support against Kenyan networks before you buy. Data plan required for 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling, and availability varies by carrier and region.

SIM: eSIM only

The iPhone 18 Pro Max uses dual eSIM (two active eSIMs, with storage for eight or more). It does not support a physical SIM card. Check that your carrier supports eSIM before buying.

Ports

• USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s, with a USB 3 cable)
• Native DisplayPort output up to 4K HDR

Controls and sensors

• Action button (Silent Mode, Focus, Camera, Visual Intelligence, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Recognise Music, Translate, Magnifier, Controls, Shortcut or Accessibility)
• Camera Control (Exposure, Depth, Zoom, Cameras, Styles, Tone)
• Volume buttons and side button
• Face ID with TrueDepth technology in the Center Stage camera
• LiDAR Scanner, barometer, high dynamic range gyro, high-g accelerometer, proximity sensor and dual ambient light sensors

Safety and peace of mind

• Emergency SOS via satellite
• Crash Detection
• Roadside Assistance via satellite
• Messages via satellite and Find My via satellite

Apple says satellite features are free for two years with activation of any iPhone 14 or later model. Some require a carrier plan, and connection times vary.

Audio, calling and Apple Pay

• Built-in stereo speaker and microphones
• Audio formats: AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, with Spatial Audio playback
• Video formats: HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes, with HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, HLG)
• FaceTime HD (1080p) over 5G or Wi-Fi, Center Stage, SharePlay, screen sharing, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum modes
• VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling (carrier-dependent)
• Apple Pay with Face ID. Express Transit, Apple Cash and Apple Card are available only in select regions, mostly the US, so don’t promote them for Kenya.
• Hearing Aid Compatible

iOS 27, privacy and accessibility

• iOS 27 with end-to-end encrypted iMessage and FaceTime, and app tracking permissions
• Accessibility: Assistive Access, VoiceOver, Zoom, Magnifier, Voice Control, Switch Control, AssistiveTouch, Eye Tracking, Live Captions, Personal Voice, Live Speech, Vocal Shortcuts and more
• Languages: includes English (Australia, UK, US), Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi and many more

Built-in apps

App Store, Books, Calculator, Calendar, Camera, Clock, Compass, Contacts, FaceTime, Files, Find My, Fitness, Freeform, Games, GarageBand, Health, Home, iMovie, iTunes Store, Journal, Keynote, Magnifier, Mail, Maps, Measure, Messages, Music, News, Notes, Numbers, Pages, Passwords, Phone, Photos, Podcasts, Preview, Reminders, Safari, Settings, Shortcuts, Stocks, Tips, Translate, TV, Voice Memos, Wallet, Watch and Weather.

What’s in the box

• iPhone 18 Pro Max with iOS 27
• USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)

Apple’s earlier support page for this family says no power adapter or EarPods are included. {{Add whether FancyTech offers an adapter or bundle.}}

Operating requirements

• Operating temperature: 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F)
• Non-operating temperature: –20° to 45° C (–4° to 113° F)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Operating altitude: tested up to 3,000 m (10,000 feet)

Environmental credentials

• 40% recycled content by weight
• 85% recycled aluminium in the enclosure
• 100% recycled cobalt and 95% recycled lithium in the battery
• 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
• 100% recycled tungsten in the Taptic Engine
• 50% renewable electricity used in manufacturing
• 100% fibre-based packaging
• Zero-waste-to-landfill final assembly sites

Full specification summary

Frequently asked questions

What chip does the iPhone 18 Pro Max have?
The A20 Pro, with a 6-core CPU (2 super cores, 4 efficiency cores), a 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators and a dual 16-core Neural Engine.

How big is the screen?
6.9 inches (diagonal), at 2868 × 1320 and 460 pixels per inch, with ProMotion up to 120Hz.

What is the difference between the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the iPhone 18 Pro?
The Pro Max has a larger 6.9-inch display, is bigger and heavier, and has longer battery life: up to 30 hours typical use versus 24. The chip, cameras and storage options are the same.

How long does the battery last?
Up to 30 hours in typical use and up to 45 hours of video playback, based on Apple’s tests.

What storage options are there?
256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB.

Does the iPhone 18 Pro Max take a physical SIM?
No. It uses eSIM only, with two active eSIMs. Check your carrier supports eSIM first.

How good is the camera?
It has a 48MP Pro Fusion system with a variable-aperture main camera, a 48MP ultra wide and a 48MP telephoto with 4x and 8x optical-quality zoom. The front camera is 18MP.

Is it water resistant?
Yes, IP68, up to 6 metres for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent and liquid damage is not covered by warranty.

Does it come with a charger?
The box has the phone and a 1 m USB-C charge cable. Apple’s earlier support page says no power adapter is included.

What colours does it come in?
Black, Silver, Glacier and Burgundy.

What is the iPhone 18 Pro Max price in Kenya?
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