Science & Tech · Gadgets & EVs · 2 hrs ago
iPhone 18 Pro Max brings longer battery life in a larger, heavier design
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max is the larger version of the iPhone 18 Pro.
It has a 6.9-inch screen, a new A20 Pro chip and updated camera and Siri AI features.
Its biggest change is a larger battery, which lasted almost three days with light use in testing.
With heavy use, it still had about half its charge left at the end of the day.
The phone weighs 249 grams and can be difficult to use with one hand or carry in a pocket.
It starts at £1,299, and Apple says it runs iOS 27, which is also available on iPhone 11 models and later.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max has the longest battery life of any iPhone, according to a Guardian review.
The review says it lasted almost three days with light use and about four hours longer than its predecessor.
The phone weighs 249g and has a 6.9-inch screen, making it larger and heavier than its smaller sibling.
It costs from £1,299, €1,599, US$1,299 or A$2,299.
- Who
- Apple. The Guardian reviewed the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
- What
- Apple’s largest Pro iPhone has a larger battery and longer battery life, but is also heavy and difficult to use one-handed.
- When
- The review was published on 12 October 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Apple increased the battery capacity to make the phone a true two-day device.
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It made my hand hurt after 10 days of use
It has the longest battery of any iPhone
Even with heavy use, the 18 Pro Max still managed to end the day with about 50% left in the tank
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- Weight
- 249g
- Display
- 6.9-inch
- Battery life
- Almost three days with light use, according to the review
- Price
- From £1,299 (€1,599/$1,299/A$2,299)
- Publication date
- 12 October 2026
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