iPhone 18 Pro Max: Official Price & Release Date
Apple confirmed the iPhone 18 Pro Max at its September 9, 2026 event. Here's the real price in every major market, every storage tier, and the confirmed specs.
iPhone 18 Pro Max — official price (256GB)
| Market | Official price |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | $1,299 (confirmed) |
| 🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai) | AED 5,499 (confirmed) |
| 🇮🇳 India | ₹1,79,900 (confirmed) |
✅ These are Apple's official launch prices for the base 256GB model, confirmed at the September 9, 2026 keynote — a $100 / AED 400 increase over the iPhone 17 Pro Max's launch price.
iPhone 18 Pro Max — all USA storage tiers
| Storage | Price (USA) |
|---|---|
| 256GB | $1,299 |
| 512GB | $1,499 |
| 1TB | $1,899 |
| 2TB (new tier) | $2,499 |
The 2TB option is new for the Pro Max line this generation. UAE and India per-tier pricing follows the same proportional step-up as the 256GB base price above.
📅 Release date
Pre-orders open Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 5 a.m. PT, with the iPhone 18 Pro Max reaching stores in the USA, UAE, India and 60+ other markets on Friday, September 18, 2026.
📋 Confirmed specifications
- Chip: Apple A20 Pro, 2nm — up to 40% faster graphics
- Modem: Apple C2
- Main camera: 48 MP Fusion Main with variable aperture, plus manual Pro controls
- Design: Smaller Dynamic Island
- Storage: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB
- Colors: Burgundy, Glacier, Silver, Black
iPhone 18 Pro Max — FAQs
How much does the iPhone 18 Pro Max cost?
Apple confirmed the iPhone 18 Pro Max at its September 9, 2026 keynote: $1,299 in the USA, AED 5,499 in the UAE (Dubai), and ₹1,79,900 in India, for the base 256GB model — a $100 / AED 400 increase over the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
What is the iPhone 18 Pro Max price in Dubai?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at AED 5,499 in Dubai and the wider UAE for the 256GB model, confirmed at Apple's September 9, 2026 keynote. Storage runs 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB.
What are the iPhone 18 Pro Max storage prices in the USA?
In the USA: 256GB is $1,299, 512GB is $1,499, 1TB is $1,899, and the new 2TB option is $2,499.
Is iPhone 18 Pro Max worth buying over iPhone 17 Pro Max?
If you want the newest A20 Pro chip, the variable-aperture 48MP camera, and the smaller Dynamic Island, yes — for $100/AED 400 more than the 17 Pro Max cost at launch. If budget matters more, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is now discounted and remains a strong option.
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: what changed
First price increase in several generations
The iPhone 17 Pro Max launched at $1,199 / AED 5,099, and Apple held that line for multiple cycles before it. The iPhone 18 Pro Max breaks that streak with a $100 / AED 400 increase across every storage tier.
What you get for the extra cost
The A20 Pro chip (2nm), a new variable-aperture 48MP main camera, the Apple C2 modem, and a visibly smaller Dynamic Island are the headline changes. A 2TB storage tier is also available for the first time.
Should you buy now or stick with the 17 Pro Max?
✅ Buy now if...
You want the newest chip, camera and modem, and the $100/AED 400 increase doesn't change your decision. Pre-orders are open now for September 18 delivery.
⏳ Consider the 17 Pro Max if...
Budget matters more than the newest hardware. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is now discounted and remains a fully capable flagship.
How we verify this price
- Source: Apple's official September 9, 2026 keynote and Apple.com regional storefronts.
- Price: Official launch price for every confirmed storage configuration.
- Update policy: Prices are rechecked against Apple's storefronts and updated if Apple adjusts regional pricing.
All prices on this page are Apple's official confirmed figures, not estimates or rumors.