
Powered by Apple's 2nm A20 Pro chip, the iPhone 18 Pro Max tops BGR's Geekbench 7 testing at 4,735 single-core and 12,545 multi-core while lasting up to 45 hours of video playback. Its 48MP main camera adds a physical f/1.48-to-f/4.0 variable aperture alongside a larger vapor chamber. It beats #2 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra on raw silicon speed and battery endurance, though Samsung answers with S Pen support, Privacy Display, and faster 60W wired charging. Key 2026 specs — Processor: Apple A20 Pro (2nm); Display: 6.9-in 120Hz OLED (2868x1320); Rear Cameras: 48MP x 3 (f/1.48-f/4.0, 4x/8x zoom); Battery & Charging: 5,567 mAh (eSIM), 45h video; Software: iOS 27.
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