Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max steps into the ring against last year’s formidable iPhone 17 Pro Max to settle the ultimate generation gap. We are putting their latest silicon, camera hardware, and efficiency claims to the test. Which flagship truly deserves your hard-earned money, and is the upgrade worth it? Check out this HEAD-TO-HEAD for the COMPLETE BREAKDOWN of how these two phones compare in terms of screen quality, battery life and charging speed, chipset performance, and camera image quality, all based on our extensive reviews.
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iPhone 18 Pro Max
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:23 – Design, overview and differences
01:00 – Display test, quality and features
01:45 – Stereo speakers
02:01 – Apple A20 Pro vs A19 Pro tests
02:46 – Battery and charging tests
03:41 – Storage options and UI experience
04:05 – Camera comparison
06:41 – Conclusion, pros and cons
07:28 – Final verdict
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Does anybody feel it has flatter bass? i upgraded from 17 pro max to 18 pro max
Samsung Won
The S26 ultra has way more improvement than the s25 ultra
THE iPhone 18 n 17 Is basically the same😊
Redmagic 12 does NOT have a 3.5mm jack, verify and fix wrong info on your website.
I think only Enhancement and Refinement this year. So I'll upgrade next year 😊
⚠️ Be careful before buying the iPhone 17 Pro! My phone has had a screen flickering issue since day one. I have been complaining to Apple from the beginning, and even after 6 months, there is still no proper resolution. All they do is ask me to wait indefinitely. Is this the customer service we should expect after paying a premium price? Think twice before buying an expensive iPhone if Apple won’t take responsibility when you receive a faulty device. Extremely disappointing!
Pls play audio demo in the video.
Sony has removed Android 17 from my Sony Xperia 10 VI. I am telling the owner of this YouTube channel: stop promoting Sony, because Sony lies—it is a scam and a form of theft.
iPhone 18 Pro Max and 17 Pro Max have the same design but are different models. I would go for the 18 Pro Max. It has a display that matches what I'm looking for: a phone with a camera display inside the phone.
go way back to analog SLRs for intraoral photography. My first SLR was a Canon AE program with a 35-105mm macro lens. Or course with traditional film you would use 100-400 ASA which does not compare to digital photography. The iPhone 18 Pro is probably part of a trend to appeal to the prosumer market. A lot of serious hobby or professional photographers don't or can't lug around a full frame DLSR and the results of the VA on the new iPhone 18 Pro while still short of a full frame camera, gives you the ability to take a photograph or snapshot anywhere, anytime. I usually upgrade my phone every 3-5 years because due to my wireless plan, I get the phone for $0 with renewal of the 3 year contract. I do not understand why people feel the need to upgrade every year since the changes are often incremental. Also, if you are waiting for the iPhone XX 20th anniversary edition, all there are are a lot of rumors and speculation right now and just remember all the bugs with the iPhone X.
Why would you bother upgrading 😂😂 such a waste of money
Review Huawei phone too
Better iphone 10000 pro now 😂😂😂😂 what be 😂😂😂
Remember when all the “leaksters” and “tipsters” said back in early 2025 during the iPhone 17 series rumor cycle, that the at the time upcoming 17 Pro series would feature 8K video recording? They said it with such confidence like it was established fact. What happened? Still no 8K video recording on the 18 Pro series. So much for accountability and accuracy.
Гледам, гледам и за съжаление не намирам причина да сменя 17 с 18 😢
В същото време знам, че ще го направя 😂
Bring back the audio test!
Bought the 17 pro max cuz of its mark down😂
You should be more specific because Apple does not sell the 17 Pro, Pro Max anymore. So you have to find it somewhere else online or find left overstock at a store. 7:27
Most if not all Android Chinese phones seem to be a lot better than Apple devices these days
same phone.
The 17 screen looks better than 18
No need to buy if you have the iPhone 14 pro max to 17 pro max but if you don't have any then you can buy the 18
Changing back to aluminium after the titanium triggers me
Any impact now damages such an expensive phone
I can’t get over it🙂
I upgraded from an air and I still can’t get over how much better the battery life is. And I knew the cameras were going to be superior, but I completely forgot how much better the pro setup is. Really liking the black as well, I think this was a good year to go with a pro, and I’m really glad I resisted the urge to get the duo because I’m sure it’s going to be a mixed bag of compromises, even though it’s sure to be a beautiful piece of technology
Please Xiaomi Redmi 17 Note review Vs Redmi 15 Note. The 15 Note is so much lighter, is there a huge difference in overall ability between the two?
For $300 cheaper in my country think I'm going for the 17 Pro ngl
I watch you for years now and I want to say that there is no need to put audio test in video because it's subjective from device phone/headphones to device
Apple CEO: We made Huge advancement
I lol'ed at the Apple fans weidos who upgrade every year, thinking that they are better than everyone else for not owning the iPhone 18 Pro
I want audio sample
NOT WORTH THE UPGRADE AT THAT PRICE HIKE
ME WITH THE IP17 PRO MAX COSMIC ORANGE
I'LL JUST PUT THE MONEY ON THE IP20 PRO MAX
WILL GOVE SEALED THE DECISION FOR ME
better to add audio sample in videos like before
No need to play audio sample in the video
With all the problems that iPhone 18 Pro max has, the best choice is the 17PM. The devices are almost identical. The 1 second faster is ridiculous. Or the smaller island… the issue is to have NO island…. And lastly the price. The 18's price is extremely high at 1600 EUR.
I haven't been hr in months, but if feels strange not hearing the "I'm wide awake but you're a nightmare…" sound test.
(but, doesn't have to be that song you can change it if you want but I felt like I could guess the phone with the better audio just from that sound test. And honestly, over the years that I've been subscribed I have never used that "audio comparison tool")
I would definitely like a short sample of the audio in the video itself! 🙂
They can use the same case
Same shit, different year.
Yes play audio in video
I’m finally updating from my 4 year old iPhone 14 Pro Max to the iPhone 18 Pro max
Thanks.
The audio comparison is very nostalgic to me but I think when comparing flagship phones theres no point in putting audio samples in videos. However for budget and midrange phones it makes sense to bring back 🙂
The battery life is fantastic, even compared to the previous 2 models. If someone is getting a refurbished iPhone, I would give them my recommendations on getting the 16PM or 17PM because they are the best value iPhones to get right now! 💯
Great video! 👍💯
I want audio sample in video it self
Do not bring back the comparison tool
"Trash phone for gays"
Why there's not much Motorola review?