Apple has not released the anticipated iPhone 18 or iPhone Duo this September, choosing instead to focus on its Pro line of devices. The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max have been refined with improved components aimed at enhancing the user experience by addressing flaws found in earlier models. These improvements include better handling of heat, increased battery life, faster charging, and enhanced night photography capabilities. The iPhone 18 Pro refines an established design, gaining a more mature feel, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max has fewer distinguishing features compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, with only three real differences: size, screen, and battery. The iPhone 18 Pro Max has the same dimensions as the iPhone 17 Pro Max, measuring 163.4 x 78 x 8.75 mm. However, it is heavier, weighing 249 g compared to 231 g for the 17 Pro Max, primarily due to an expanded vapor chamber and a larger battery. The screen size of the 18 Pro Max is 6.9 inches, compared to 6.3 inches on the 18 Pro, with a resolution of 2868 x 1320 pixels and a pixel density of 460 ppi. Both models use the same A20 Pro SoC, but the 18 Pro Max has a slightly larger vapor chamber, resulting in a 1.3% performance advantage, particularly in graphics. The software experience is the same across both models under iOS 27, with a stable and smooth system, though the absence of Siri AI in France and some voice dictation errors remain issues. The camera setup on both models is the same, including a mechanical aperture with variable opening (f/1.48 to f/4) on the main sensor, which improves low-light photography and video. However, the 4x telephoto lens begins to show limitations compared to Android competitors when exceeding 8x cropping. The battery capacity of the 18 Pro Max is 5391 mAh, an 11% increase over the 17 Pro Max's 4823 mAh. According to the European database, the 18 Pro Max lasts 62 hours in the European endurance test, compared to 53 hours for the 17 Pro Max. In practical testing, the 18 Pro Max showed improved battery life, lasting through a weekend with normal use and still having 15% battery remaining. Charging has also been improved, with Apple promising 50% battery in about 15 minutes. However, the actual charging speed depends on the charger used, with a 140 W Anker charger achieving 40% in 15 minutes and a full charge in 1 hour and 9 minutes. The iPhone 18 Pro Max includes the Apple N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread, along with the Apple C2 modem, which offers faster data transfers and a 15% reduction in power consumption. It supports nano-SIM, eSIM, or two eSIMs, as well as Ultra Wideband, NFC, dual frequency GPS, satellite functions, and a USB-C port at 10 Gbit/s. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is the most expensive iPhone, with prices increasing across all storage options from 256 GB to 2 TB. The price increases range from 150 to 650 euros compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max.