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£11.95
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£1,085.00 upfront
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Red deals
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/5
Display
4.2
/5
Rear Camera
3.8
/5
Front Camera
4
/5
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iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB (Red)
Talk Mobile
Contract
Data
15GBLength
24Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£11.95 / month
£1,085.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £57.16
Total cost: £1,371.80
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Sold by Fonehouse
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
24 months
First Year Cost:
£1,228.40
Monthly Average Cost:
£1,371.80 ÷ 24 = £57.16
Monthly Cost:
£11.95 x 24 = £286.80
Total Cost:
£1,371.80
Upfront Cost:
£1,085.00
iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB (Red)
Talk Mobile
Contract
Data
15GBLength
24Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£11.95 / month
£1,085.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £57.16
Total cost: £1,371.80
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Sold by Metrofone
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
24 months
First Year Cost:
£1,228.40
Monthly Average Cost:
£1,371.80 ÷ 24 = £57.16
Monthly Cost:
£11.95 x 24 = £286.80
Total Cost:
£1,371.80
Upfront Cost:
£1,085.00
iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB (Red)
Talk Mobile
Contract
Data
15GBLength
24Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£13.95 / month
£1,039.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £57.24
Total cost: £1,373.80
Go To Deal
Sold by Metrofone
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
24 months
First Year Cost:
£1,206.40
Monthly Average Cost:
£1,373.80 ÷ 24 = £57.24
Monthly Cost:
£13.95 x 24 = £334.80
Total Cost:
£1,373.80
Upfront Cost:
£1,039.00
iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB (Red)
Talk Mobile
Contract
Data
15GBLength
24Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£13.95 / month
£1,039.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £57.24
Total cost: £1,373.80
Go To Deal
Sold by Fonehouse
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
24 months
First Year Cost:
£1,206.40
Monthly Average Cost:
£1,373.80 ÷ 24 = £57.24
Monthly Cost:
£13.95 x 24 = £334.80
Total Cost:
£1,373.80
Upfront Cost:
£1,039.00
iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB (Red)
Talk Mobile
Contract
Data
15GBLength
24Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£12.95 / month
£1,065.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £57.32
Total cost: £1,375.80
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Sold by Fonehouse
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
24 months
First Year Cost:
£1,220.40
Monthly Average Cost:
£1,375.80 ÷ 24 = £57.32
Monthly Cost:
£12.95 x 24 = £310.80
Total Cost:
£1,375.80
Upfront Cost:
£1,065.00
iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB (Red)
Talk Mobile
Contract
Data
15GBLength
24Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£12.95 / month
£1,065.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £57.32
Total cost: £1,375.80
Go To Deal
Sold by Metrofone
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
24 months
First Year Cost:
£1,220.40
Monthly Average Cost:
£1,375.80 ÷ 24 = £57.32
Monthly Cost:
£12.95 x 24 = £310.80
Total Cost:
£1,375.80
Upfront Cost:
£1,065.00
iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB (Red)
Talk Mobile
Contract
Data
15GBLength
24Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£14.95 / month
£1,019.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £57.41
Total cost: £1,377.80
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Sold by Fonehouse
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
24 months
First Year Cost:
£1,198.40
Monthly Average Cost:
£1,377.80 ÷ 24 = £57.41
Monthly Cost:
£14.95 x 24 = £358.80
Total Cost:
£1,377.80
Upfront Cost:
£1,019.00
iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB (Red)
Talk Mobile
Contract
Data
15GBLength
24Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£14.95 / month
£1,019.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £57.41
Total cost: £1,377.80
Go To Deal
Sold by Metrofone
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
24 months
First Year Cost:
£1,198.40
Monthly Average Cost:
£1,377.80 ÷ 24 = £57.41
Monthly Cost:
£14.95 x 24 = £358.80
Total Cost:
£1,377.80
Upfront Cost:
£1,019.00
iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB (Red)
Talk Mobile
Contract
Data
30GBLength
24Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£13.95 / month
£1,045.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £57.49
Total cost: £1,379.80
Go To Deal
Sold by Fonehouse
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
24 months
First Year Cost:
£1,212.40
Monthly Average Cost:
£1,379.80 ÷ 24 = £57.49
Monthly Cost:
£13.95 x 24 = £334.80
Total Cost:
£1,379.80
Upfront Cost:
£1,045.00
iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB (Red)
Talk Mobile
Contract
Data
30GBLength
24Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£13.95 / month
£1,045.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £57.49
Total cost: £1,379.80
Go To Deal
Sold by Metrofone
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
24 months
First Year Cost:
£1,212.40
Monthly Average Cost:
£1,379.80 ÷ 24 = £57.49
Monthly Cost:
£13.95 x 24 = £334.80
Total Cost:
£1,379.80
Upfront Cost:
£1,045.00
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Deals - September 2026
Compare 2,990 contract deals and 1,970 upgrade deals for the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max from UK retailers.
The best Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max contract deal starts from £11.95/month with Metrofone.
About the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is the 6.9-inch version of Apple's 2026 flagship, announced on 9 September and on sale in the UK from 18 September 2026 at £1,299 for 256GB. It matches the smaller iPhone 18 Pro on everything that matters: the 2-nanometre A20 Pro chip, the 48MP main camera with a mechanical variable aperture from f/1.48 to f/4.0, the 48MP 4x telephoto and 48MP ultrawide, the 18MP Center Stage front camera, the smaller Dynamic Island and the new 2TB storage tier. What the extra £100 and 38 grams buy is the screen and the battery. Apple rates it at up to 43 hours of video playback and 29 hours of typical use, the longest figures it has ever published for an iPhone, and a 60W adapter takes it to 50% in around 15 minutes. The aluminium unibody is unchanged at 8.75mm, Face ID stays, and the colours are black, silver, glacier and burgundy.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max - Key Differences
| Feature | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro, 2nm | Apple A19 Pro, 3nm |
| Display | 6.9-inch OLED, 2868×1320 pixels, 3,000 nits peak | 6.9-inch OLED, 2868×1320 pixels, 3,000 nits peak |
| Main camera | 48MP, variable aperture f/1.48 to f/4.0 | 48MP, fixed f/1.8 |
| Front camera | 18MP Center Stage, f/1.9 | 18MP Center Stage, f/1.9 |
| Battery | Up to 43 hours video playback | 4,823 mAh (Apple: six hours less video playback than the 18 Pro Max) |
| Modem | Apple C2 | Qualcomm |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| Launch price | £1,299 (256GB) | £1,199 (256GB) |
| Availability | On sale 18 September 2026 | Released 19 September 2025 |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £1,099.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max worth buying?
If you want the longest-lasting iPhone and the biggest screen, yes: the battery rating is the best Apple has published, the variable-aperture camera is a genuine step forward and the price rose only £100 on last year. If you have an iPhone 17 Pro Max the difference is the camera and a few hours of battery, which is a modest return on £1,299.
When is the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max coming out?
It goes on sale in the UK on Friday 18 September 2026, the same day as the iPhone 18 Pro. Apple announced it on 9 September and UK pre-orders opened at 1pm on 12 September.
How much does the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max cost in the UK?
£1,299 for 256GB, £1,499 for 512GB, £1,899 for 1TB and £2,499 for 2TB from Apple UK. Pre-order contracts started at around £51 a month with nothing upfront on a 36-month plan.
How long does the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max battery last?
Apple rates it at up to 43 hours of video playback, 38 hours of streamed video and 29 hours of typical use, against 34, 31 and 23 hours for the smaller Pro. Apple does not publish the capacity in milliamp-hours. Charging reaches 50% in around 15 minutes with a 60W adapter that supports Adjustable Voltage Supply, and MagSafe and Qi2 both run at up to 25W.
What camera does the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max have?
The same system as the iPhone 18 Pro: a 48MP main camera with a variable aperture (f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4.0), a 48MP 4x telephoto at 100mm with an 8x optical-quality crop, and a 48MP ultrawide, plus an 18MP Center Stage front camera. There is no camera advantage over the smaller Pro this year.
How does the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max compare to the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Same 6.9-inch display, same aluminium unibody and the same three-camera layout. New are the 2nm A20 Pro, the variable aperture on the main camera, a longer battery rating (six more hours of video playback than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, by Apple's own comparison), Apple's C2 modem and a smaller Dynamic Island. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is now the value option and drops in price from late September. Compare Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max deals.
Is there a standard Apple iPhone 18 alongside the Pro Max?
No. Apple announced only the Pro, Pro Max and the foldable iPhone Duo in September 2026. The standard iPhone 18 is reported for spring 2027 and Apple has not confirmed a date.
How long will the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max get software updates?
Apple publishes no formal commitment, but recent iPhones have had major iOS releases for at least five years with security updates after that. The iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with iOS 27.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Specifications
Spec Scores
£1000-£1499 Phones · 35 phones
- Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
- Hexa-core (2 super + 4 efficiency)
- 12GB RAM
This phone
100%
Avg
83%
Best
100%
This phone
100%
Avg
50%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.9 inches
- 1320 x 2868 pixels
- OLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak
This phone
83%
Avg
84%
Best
98%
This phone
83%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 48 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
This phone
75%
Avg
68%
Best
95%
This phone
75%
Avg
41%
Best
95%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.
- 18 MP front camera
- 4K selfie video
This phone
80%
Avg
82%
Best
93%
This phone
80%
Avg
60%
Best
93%
Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.
General
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
48
Primary Camera Video
4K Dolby Vision@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, Genlock
Third Camera
48 MP, f/1.48-f/4.0 variable aperture, 24mm (wide), sensor-shift OIS + 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (telephoto), 4x optical, tetraprism, 3D sensor-shift OIS + 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Primary Selfie Camera
18 MP, f/1.9 (Center Stage)
Video Resolution
4K@120fps
Selfie Video Resolution
4K Dolby Vision@24/25/30/60fps
Display
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, Always-On, HDR, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HDR), 3000 nits (peak)
Display Size
6.9
Display Resolution
1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display Protection
Ceramic Shield 2
CPU & Memory
Connectivity & Data
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2 MIMO, Apple N1
Bluetooth
6.0
USB
USB Type-C 3 (10Gb/s), DisplayPort
NFC
Yes
Battery
Charging
50% in ~15 min wired (60W AVS adapter), MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W
Other
Sensors
Face ID, LiDAR, barometer, gyro, accelerometer, proximity, dual ambient light