Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Exact average 90.5 · 5 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 92
Image: Apple6 professional reviewers tested the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: performance and battery life. Most common complaint: size and weight.
Reviewed by Expert Reviews, TechRadar, WIRED and 3 more
The catch: It is big, heavy and pricier than last year.
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What 6 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 95Expert Reviews
A highly capable, super solid update with fast speed, better battery, a more flexible camera and Siri that works.
Read Expert Reviews review - 95TechRadar
Praised as better in all the right places, with excellent cameras, new Siri AI and strong performance and battery.
Read TechRadar review - 90WIRED
Very good Pro phones with stellar performance, battery and a fun customizable camera, though pricier and not needed by recent Pro owners.
Read WIRED review - 90Trusted Reviews
A beast of a phone with standout endurance, strong cameras and top performance, though it is heavy and lacks a headline new feature.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 90Tom's Guide
Obscenely fast phones with an easy-to-use variable aperture camera and better Siri, called the best non-folding phones around.
Read Tom's Guide review - 83est.CNN Underscored
The editors name it their pick for big phones, saying it outlasts every handset they have put through their battery test and adds a lot of new camera controls.
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Common questions
Is the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max worth it?
Most critics think so: 6 of 6 recommend it. It is big, heavy and pricier than last year.
Do critics agree about the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Critics agree: scores range from 83 (CNN Underscored) to 95 (Expert Reviews), a spread of 12 points across 6 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Size and weight (2 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.