Apple iPhone 17e vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 14 differences across 28 checks. 14 answers are identical.
Apple · 2026
iPhone 17e
- Screen size
- 6.1"
- Processor
- Apple A19 (3 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 4005 mAh
- Launch price
- $ 508.00 / € 586.90 / £...
Apple · 2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Screen size
- 6.9"
- Processor
- Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 5391 mAh
- Launch price
- € 1,599.00 / £ 1,299.00
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 7 | No | Yes |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 25W |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging speed | 15W wired, 15W wireless | 25W wired, 25W wireless |
| Battery capacity | 4005 mAh | 5391 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP68 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 |
| Weight | 169 g | 249 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | No, 60Hz | Yes, 120Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.9" |
| Fingerprint sensor | No, Face ID | No, Face ID |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | No | Yes, 4x |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60fps | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps |
Basics
| Release date | 2026, March 11 | 2026, September 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 (3 nm) | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) |
| Launch price | $ 508.00 / € 586.90 / £ 699.00 / ₹ 79,900 | € 1,599.00 / £ 1,299.00 |
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