iPhone 18 Pro Max Apple Smartphones phone 2026
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
From AED 4,900Launched 20262.4(899 reviews)Customer rating from Sharaf DG, checked 22 Oct 2026. Where it lists the model more than once (by storage or colour), we show its highest-rated listing.Read the reviews on Sharaf DG →
The cheapest iPhone 18 Pro Max in the UAE is AED 4,900, a 256GB Refurbished unit at BSM PHONES.The cheapest iPhone 18 Pro Max is AED 4,900 at BSM PHONES; sealed new from AED 5,499. Sealed new starts at AED 5,499 at Apple Store. We compared 235 offers from 13 stores. Pre-owned saves up to 22% on the 1TB. Prices run up to AED 12,900 for the 2TB. Prices last checked 23 Oct 2026.
Price history
| Date | New |
|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2026 | AED 5,499 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | AED 5,943 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | AED 5,499 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | AED 5,499 |
Other stores
Only BSM PHONES sells the 256GB in Refurbished right now. Try another condition or storage in the section aboveon the right.
Other stores
Only BSM PHONES sells the 256GB in Refurbished right now. Try another condition or storage in the section aboveon the right.
Price history
| Date | New |
|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2026 | AED 5,499 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | AED 5,943 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | AED 5,499 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | AED 5,499 |
iPhone 18 Pro Max prices in the UAE
BSM PHONES2.5AED 4,900RefurbishedLowest price256GBBuy now- BSM PHONES2.5AED 5,150Refurbished256GBBuy now
- BSM PHONES2.5AED 5,300Refurbished256GBBuy now
Apple Store5.0AED 5,499Sealed New256GBBurgundyBuy now
Jumbo4.0AED 5,499Sealed New256GBGlacierBuy now
Sharaf DG3.5AED 5,499Sealed New256GBBurgundyBuy now
iStyle3.5AED 5,499Sealed New256GBBurgundyBuy now- BSM PHONES2.5AED 5,600Refurbished256GBBuy now
- BSM PHONES2.5AED 5,600Refurbished512GBBuy now
Mr Mobile4.5AED 5,662Sealed New256GBGlacierBuy now
About the iPhone 18 Pro Max
Launched 2026 · 4 storage options · 4 colours · 13 stores
A 6.9-inch ProMotion display and A20 Pro in an aluminium unibody with Apple's C2 modem. Three 48MP Fusion cameras, including a variable-aperture Main and a 4x Telephoto, plus 18MP front. It weighs 249g, comes with 256GB to 2TB of storage and is rated IP68 to 6 metres, with Ceramic Shield 2 on the front.
From AED 4,900 · sealed new from AED 5,499
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Storage options
- 256GB Sealed New from AED 5,499 Pre-Owned from AED 4,900 12 stores
- 512GB Sealed New from AED 6,349 Pre-Owned from AED 5,600 13 stores
- 1TB Sealed New from AED 8,049 Pre-Owned from AED 6,250 11 stores
- 2TB Sealed New from AED 9,965 No pre-owned offers 11 stores
Colours
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Black From AED 5,499 -
Glacier From AED 5,499 -
Silver From AED 5,499 -
Burgundy From AED 5,499
iPhone 18 Pro Max specs
- Display
- 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion up to 120Hz, Always-On, 3000 nits peak outdoor1
- Chip
- A20 Pro: 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, Dual 16-core Neural Engine1
- Rear cameras
- 48MP Fusion Main with variable aperture (ƒ/1.48 to ƒ/4.0), 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 48MP Fusion Telephoto (4x, 100 mm)1
- Zoom
- 8x optical-quality zoom, 16x optical-quality range, digital zoom up to 40x1
- Front camera
- 18MP Center Stage, ƒ/1.91
- Battery life
- Up to 45 hours video playback, up to 40 hours streamed1
- Charging
- USB-C: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a 60W adapter. MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25W1
- Storage
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB1
- Water resistance
- IP68, up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes1
- Build
- Aluminium unibody, Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back1
- Weight
- 249 g1
- Dimensions
- 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm1
- Colours
- Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy1
- Connectivity
- Apple C2 modem with 5G, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 61
- SIM (UAE model)
- Dual eSIM, no physical SIM2
- Connector
- USB-C with USB 3, up to 10Gb/s1
- Released
- Announced 9 September 2026, on sale 18 September 20262
Pros and cons
Pros
- Up to 45 hours of video playback, 6 hours more than the iPhone 17 Pro Max
- A variable-aperture 48MP Main camera (ƒ/1.48 to ƒ/4.0), new on iPhone
- Charges to 50% in around 15 minutes with a 60W adapter; the iPhone 17 Pro Max takes 20 minutes with 40W
- A 7-core GPU that Apple rates up to 40% faster than the A19 Pro's
- The same cameras and chip as the 18 Pro, with a 6.9-inch screen
Cons
- eSIM only in the UAE: no SIM tray
- 249 g, 16 g heavier than the iPhone 17 Pro Max and 38 g heavier than the 18 Pro
- The same screen size, 4x Telephoto and 18MP front camera as the iPhone 17 Pro Max
- No charger in the box, only a USB-C cable
Our verdict
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is the longest-lasting iPhone: up to 45 hours of video playback, 6 more than the 17 Pro Max, which Apple calls its largest battery-life increase ever. It adds a variable-aperture Main camera, the A20 Pro with a 7-core GPU and the C2 modem, and charges to 50% in around 15 minutes with a 60W adapter.
Choose the 18 Pro for the same cameras and chip in a 6.3-inch body that is 38 g lighter; a 17 Pro Max is the better buy if battery life matters less than price.
Compare with similar models
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- AED 4,900
- Sealed New
- AED 5,499
- Pre-Owned
- AED 4,900
- Stores
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iPhone 17 Pro Max Launched 2025 - From
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- Sealed New
- AED 4,347
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iPhone 18 Pro Launched 2026 - From
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iPhone 18 Pro Max price guide
What the iPhone 18 Pro Max costs in the UAE
Across the 13 stores we track, the iPhone 18 Pro Max sells for between AED 4,900 and AED 12,900. That spread covers 4 storage options, sealed new and pre-owned stock and 4 colours, so the headline price is rarely the price of the exact model you want. The lowest price, AED 4,900, is for a 256GB Refurbished unit at BSM PHONES.
New or pre-owned?
Sealed new starts at AED 5,499 at Apple Store for the 256GB. Pre-owned stock undercuts it by up to 22%: on the 1TB you would pay AED 6,250 instead of AED 8,049, a saving of AED 1,799. A gap that size is worth having if the condition and warranty suit you; check both before you compare prices.
Which storage is the best value?
At the lowest sealed new price for each size, the 256GB starts at AED 5,499. Going from 256GB to 512GB adds AED 850. Going from 512GB to 1TB adds AED 1,700. Going from 1TB to 2TB adds AED 1,916. The smallest step up is to the 512GB, the easiest upgrade to justify if you need the space.
Where to buy it
13 stores sell the iPhone 18 Pro Max. BSM PHONES has the lowest price overall at AED 4,900. For sealed new, Apple Store is cheapest at AED 5,499, with 3 other stores within AED 110 of it, so you can choose on delivery and returns rather than price. Mr Mobile has the widest choice, with 50 offers across all 4 storage options.
Colours and region versions
All 4 colours start at the same price, AED 5,499. Stores list 6 region versions. Middle East is the most common (73 offers), but eSIM only units are cheapest from AED 4,900. The version can change the SIM setup and what is in the box, so check it matches what you need.
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs similar models
The older iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) starts at AED 3,950, AED 950 less. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at AED 4,350, AED 550 less. These are the lowest prices in any condition from the stores we track; compare the same condition before deciding.
Questions about the iPhone 18 Pro Max
Prices run from AED 4,900 to AED 12,900 across 13 stores, depending on storage, colour and condition. Sealed new starts at AED 5,499 at Apple Store. Pre-owned starts at AED 4,900 (Refurbished, BSM PHONES). Prices were last checked on 23 Oct 2026.
The 256GB model is sealed new from AED 5,499 at Apple Store and pre-owned from AED 4,900 (Refurbished, BSM PHONES). 12 stores sell this storage, and the pre-owned one costs AED 599 (11%) less than sealed new.
The 512GB model is sealed new from AED 6,349 at Apple Store and pre-owned from AED 5,600 (Refurbished, BSM PHONES). 13 stores sell this storage, and the pre-owned one costs AED 749 (12%) less than sealed new.
The 1TB model is sealed new from AED 8,049 at Apple Store and pre-owned from AED 6,250 (Refurbished, BSM PHONES). 11 stores sell this storage, and the pre-owned one costs AED 1,799 (22%) less than sealed new.
The 2TB model is sealed new from AED 9,965 at Mr Mobile. 11 stores sell this storage.
BSM PHONES has the lowest price at AED 4,900 (256GB, Refurbished). Next are Sharaf DG at AED 5,499 and Jumbo at AED 5,499. For sealed new, Apple Store is cheapest at AED 5,499. Compare the same storage and condition, as the cheapest listing is often a smaller or more worn unit.
Sharaf DG sells it from AED 5,499 (256GB, Sealed New), Noon sells it from AED 5,799 (256GB, Sealed New) and Apple Store sells it from AED 5,499 (256GB, Sealed New). The lowest price we found is elsewhere: BSM PHONES at AED 4,900 (256GB, Refurbished). We check each store's price daily, last on 23 Oct 2026.
Pre-owned iPhone 18 Pro Max units from shops start at AED 4,900 (256GB, Refurbished, BSM PHONES). 1 store sells it pre-owned. Unlike a private second-hand sale, these come from a shop that states the condition and usually gives a warranty.
Yes: one offer is under AED 5,000, the cheapest at AED 4,900 (256GB, Refurbished, BSM PHONES). Sealed new starts at AED 5,499 at Apple Store. These are the stores' online prices, the same in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the other emirates; delivery times and fees vary by store.
The biggest gap is on the 1TB: pre-owned from AED 6,250 against AED 8,049 sealed new, a saving of AED 1,799 (22%). On the 256GB you save 11% and 512GB you save 12%. The cheapest pre-owned units are usually in worse condition, so check the condition before comparing.
It is when the shop states the condition and gives a warranty, so check both. 0 of the 18 pre-owned offers we track state a warranty. 12 offers guarantee battery health of 85% or more. From an Apple authorised reseller, sealed new comes with Apple's one-year warranty.
Stores in the UAE list it in 4 colours: Black, Glacier, Silver and Burgundy. All of them start at the same price, AED 5,499.
eSIM only from AED 4,900 (12 offers), Middle East from AED 5,499 (73 offers), Japan from AED 5,662 (22 offers), International from AED 5,799 (21 offers), Hong Kong from AED 5,865 (29 offers) and Physical SIM + eSIM from AED 5,999 (4 offers). The version says which market the device was made for. It can change the SIM setup (physical SIM or eSIM only), the accessories in the box and some regional features, so check it before you buy.
No, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is AED 950 cheaper at the lowest prices: the iPhone 18 Pro Max from AED 4,900 and the iPhone 17 Pro Max from AED 3,950. Sealed new: AED 5,499 vs AED 4,347. Pre-owned: AED 4,900 vs AED 3,950.
No, the iPhone 18 Pro is AED 550 cheaper at the lowest prices: the iPhone 18 Pro Max from AED 4,900 and the iPhone 18 Pro from AED 4,350. Sealed new: AED 5,499 vs AED 4,962. Pre-owned: AED 4,900 vs AED 4,350.
Since we started recording prices on 10 Sept 2026, the cheapest sealed new 256GB model has gone from AED 5,499 to AED 5,499, with no overall change. The price history on this page shows every change.
Apple does not publish a mAh figure for the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Its spec page rates it at up to 45 hours of video playback, up to 40 hours streamed and up to 30 hours of typical use. The eSIM-only models sold in the UAE have a larger battery than physical-SIM models sold elsewhere.
Yes. Apple sells an eSIM-only iPhone 18 Pro Max in the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, as well as the US, Canada, Japan and Mexico. It holds two active eSIMs and has no SIM tray.
They share the A20 Pro, the three 48MP cameras with a variable-aperture Main camera and 8x optical-quality zoom, and the 18MP front camera. The Pro Max has a 6.9-inch screen instead of 6.3-inch, up to 45 hours of video playback instead of 36, and weighs 249 g instead of 211 g. Both come with 256GB to 2TB.
The 18 Pro Max has the A20 Pro with a 7-core GPU instead of the A19 Pro's 6-core GPU, a Main camera with variable aperture, Apple's C2 modem, and up to 45 hours of video playback instead of 39. It charges to 50% in around 15 minutes with a 60W adapter instead of 20 minutes with 40W and weighs 249 g instead of 233 g. Size, storage options, the 18MP front camera and 8x optical-quality zoom are the same.
Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro Max on 9 September 2026. Pre-orders opened in the UAE on 12 September and it went on sale on 18 September 2026, starting at AED 5,499 for 256GB at Apple.