Head to head · October 2026
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro Max in Jordan
A head-to-head spec comparison in JOD — below the table is a conditional take: who each phone suits and which trade-offs matter, rather than one verdict for everyone.
Spec differences between the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone 18 Pro Max
The table uses published specs and the price status documented on each phone page (observed = from dated OpenSooq listings for new units, estimate = unverified). We have not tested either phone — a higher camera or battery number does not necessarily mean a better result.
| iPhone 17 Pro Max886 JOD | iPhone 18 Pro Max1,250 JOD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (JOD) | 886 (observed) | 1,250 (observed) |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A20 Pro |
| Performance index | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Base storage | 256GB+ | 256GB+ |
| Display | 6.9" OLED 1.5K | 6.9" OLED 1.5K |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Rear camera | 48+48+48 MP | 48+48+48 MP |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 18 MP |
| Battery | 4,832 mAh | 5,391 mAh |
| Rated charging power | 40 W | 60 W |
| Release period | September 2025 | September 2026 |
Who is the iPhone 17 Pro Max for, and who is the iPhone 18 Pro Max for?
Price: the iPhone 17 Pro Max is JOD 364 cheaper (886 vs 1,250) — the iPhone 17 Pro Max price is an observed figure and the iPhone 18 Pro Max price is an observed figure.
Chipset: Apple A19 Pro vs Apple A20 Pro — practically the same tier on our index (100 and 100/100, derived from the chipset class, not from testing).
Charging: rated power is 40 W vs 60 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Battery: the iPhone 18 Pro Max has 559 mAh more capacity. Capacity is not measured endurance — display, chipset and usage change the outcome, and we have not measured either phone.
Who is it for? The iPhone 17 Pro Max is both cheaper and higher on the chipset index — it suits most people unless you specifically want something from the iPhone 18 Pro Max (platform, form factor, brand, or camera based on your own experience).
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Chipset: Apple A19 Pro vs Apple A20 Pro — practically the same tier on our index (100 and 100/100, derived from the chipset class, not from testing).
Charging: rated power is 40 W vs 60 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Battery: the iPhone 18 Pro Max has 559 mAh more capacity. Capacity is not measured endurance — display, chipset and usage change the outcome, and we have not measured either phone.
Who is it for? The iPhone 17 Pro Max is both cheaper and higher on the chipset index — it suits most people unless you specifically want something from the iPhone 18 Pro Max (platform, form factor, brand, or camera based on your own experience).
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
What changed in the iPhone 18 Pro Max versus the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
- Chipset: Apple A19 Pro → Apple A20 Pro (performance index 100 → 100)
- Battery: 4,832 → 5,391 mAh
- Charging: 40 → 60 W
Today's price gap is JOD 364 in favour of the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Note: Observed price = a representative new-unit price from dated OpenSooq listings; estimate = unverified reference. Specs come from official announcements; we have not tested either phone.