Apple
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ⭐
Width: 78mm (3.07in) Released: Sep 18, 2026
Rank: #4
15 + 13 + 11 + 12 + 15 + 5 + 5 + 0 + 5 + 0 = 81
Verdict
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 81 out of 100 across ten objectively measured categories, ranking #4 of 265 in the One Hand Phones index. At 78mm (3.07in) wide, you'll need big pockets... literally!. This is a pre-test listing: the scores are based on reasonable expectations and may be re-ranked once testing is complete.
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Score breakdown
Editorial
(this is a pre-test listing based on reasonable expectation of battery, charging and imaging performance) In search of greater profits (because there is no such thing as "enough") Apple is back to microscopic improvments. This time: black color is back, new processor and a variable aperture on one of the lenses... that, and a $100 higher price is all you get.
PROs
tank-like build, fast A20 Pro (2nm) chip with NVMe performance, ~42hr endurance, very good 460ppi 120Hz LTPO OLED screen with Dolby Vision, IP68 protection, excellent 48MP 24mm f/1.5-4.0 OIS main + 48MP 100mm OIS periscope telephoto + 48MP 13mm ultrawide (all 3 with PDAF) setup, great 18MP 20mm PDAF selfie, best video recording, improved AI (by Google) OS with 6 years of updates, fast USB-C 3.2 port with Display Port tech, global availability
CONs
250g heavy, big and difficult to use one-hand, small (for a huge phone) 5400mAh (5500mAh on eSIM-only model) old-tech lithium battery with >70min slow 35W (25W wireless) charging, ~1000nits (dim) screen brightness, no expandable memory, no desktop replacement feature despite Display Port tech, very expensive, overall lack of innovation and excellence Apple products used to be known for
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Scored across ten categories by One Hand Phones, an independent ranking site with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships. Rankings updated Sep 11, 2026. See the full ranking of 265 phones →