iPhone 18 Pro Max Brings Variable Lens and 2nm Chip
Apple’s newest flagship adds a flexible camera lens and a smaller notch. The design stays largely the same.
Key points
- The iPhone 18 Pro Max features a variable aperture on the main 48MP camera.
- It uses a new 2nm A20 Pro chip with improved cooling capabilities.
- Battery capacity is 5,391mAh or 5,567mAh depending on the SIM type.
Apple has released the iPhone 18 Pro Max. The device features a new chip and a flexible camera. It arrives in a new burgundy color.
The update is modest compared to past models. GSMArena notes it marks the series' smallest change to date. Users should expect familiar hardware with slight tweaks.
Camera lens changes shooting range
The main 48MP camera now has a variable aperture. This lets the lens adjust to light conditions. It aims to improve photo quality in various scenes.
Other cameras remain unchanged. The 4x telephoto and ultrawide lenses are the same. The front-facing 18MP selfie camera also sees no updates.
New chip uses smaller manufacturing
The phone runs on the Apple A20 Pro chip. It is built on a 2nm process. This allows for more powerful processing cores.
A larger vapor chamber helps cool the system. This design change supports the new architecture. It aims to keep performance stable under load.
Battery size varies by model
The battery is larger than before. The physical SIM version holds 5,391mAh. The eSIM-only version holds 5,567mAh.
Wired charging is now faster. The screen remains a 6.9-inch OLED panel. The Dynamic Island is smaller due to camera placement.
