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Product Reviewed

Apple iPhone 18 Pro / iPhone 18 Pro Max (with comparisons mainly to iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra).

The video highlights “6 changes” and ends with one major downside.

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Key Changes / Main Features

1. Exterior / Design Changes

• The exterior is virtually identical to the prior generation.
• Official thickness is unchanged, but the reviewer measured the flange thickness ~0.4mm thicker.
• New colors:
  • Black
  • Glacier (ice blue)
  • Burgundy
  • Silver
  • Total: 4 colors
• A notable look change:
  • iPhone 17 Pro had a two-tone look (frame vs. glass different).
  • iPhone 18 Pro now has unified color, so the frame and glass match closely.

2. Biggest Downside: Weight Increase

• iPhone 17 Pro Max: 234g
• iPhone 18 Pro Max: 248.4g (+14.4g)
• The reviewer also cites Pro weight increases (example: 204g → 211g).
• Handling concern:
  • The reviewer strongly emphasizes trying the device in hand before buying.
• The iPhone 18 Pro Max weight is described as almost similar to “iPhone Duo” (another heavier Apple model, referenced for context).

3. Display / Dynamic Island Adjustment

• Uses Samsung Display M16 “organic material set.”
• Claimed advantages of updated organic materials:
  • Typically better power efficiency / lifespan / burn-in resistance (as described in the review).
• Brightness:
  • The reviewer says brightness is the same as iPhone 17 Pro Max / iPhone 18 Pro Max.
• Dynamic Island becomes smaller
  • The reviewer links this to Face ID hardware moved under the display (described as “UDC-like”).
• Multitasking / information display changes
  • Previously: up to two apps, plus limitations around seeing timer minutes.
  • Now (smaller island): it can show more information, including time, and can display up to three items depending on use.

4. Camera Upgrade: Variable Aperture + More Pro Controls

Main camera: variable aperture

• The main (wide) camera gains a multi-stage variable aperture.
• The reviewer describes it as changing in 4 stages (example values mentioned: 1.48 / 1.8 / 2.8 / up to …).
• Estimated improvement:
  • In some comparisons, the reviewer estimates ~45% more light vs iPhone 17 Pro Max.
• Claimed benefits:
  • Better low-light results (less shake/noise)
  • Improved depth-of-field/background blur flexibility
  • Potentially better close-up food shots due to reduced edge softness/blurring

Remaining “Galaxy-like” weaknesses

• The reviewer says glare/ghosting suppression is still not as good as Galaxy phones.

Expanded Pro photo controls

• Adds/removes controls such as:
  • Shutter speed
  • White balance
  • Style
  • Depth of field
• Mentions Photo Style “3”:
  • Adjustments like texture/grain/glow
  • Examples referenced: “skin softness,” “glow,” “film/noise,” “grain”
• Smart focus tracking reportedly improves continuity when the subject moves out/in.

Reference image / verification feature

• Adds a Reference image tab and “Reference mode.”
• The workflow captures sensor raw data for later verification.

Video / cinema changes

• Cinema effects: more flexible, but not supported for all videos—requires specific depth/displacement conditions.
• Cinematic video supports up to 4K 60fps (previously cited max: 4K 30).
• Time-lapse:
  • Adds time-lapse + 4K dolly zoom
  • Speed can be adjusted automatically based on motion.

5. What the Reviewer Observed in Camera Comparisons

• Ultra-wide: quality/color almost identical to iPhone 17; night ultra-wide also similar.
• Zoom / telephoto: reportedly nearly identical to iPhone 17 (no significant difference implied).
• Primary camera (aperture/depth):
  • Wider aperture makes focusing/background blur differences clearer in close shots (flowers/near objects).
  • Night street scenes: similar timing; reviewer notes lower ISO on the 18 Pro side (attributed to larger aperture).
• Artifacts:
  • Lens reflections remain visible.
• Special test (light splitting):
  • Vignetting becomes more noticeable around aperture 2.8 (present, not severe).

6. Performance Improvements (Chip + AI + Benchmarks)

• Chip: Apple A20 Pro
• CPU (as described by reviewer):
  • “Attack” count reduced (reviewer mentions 3 → 2) but still 6-core total (2 performance + 4 efficiency).
  • Efficiency core integration described as changed (mentions “two muters”).
• GPU:
  • 7 cores, described as +1 core vs prior generation.
• AI / NPU:
  • Mentions MPU neural engine and dual 16-core neural engines.
  • Claims improvement is helped by better memory handling.

Benchmarks (as reported):

• Geekbench 7 (single): 40.18
  • ~+27% vs 17 Pro Max, ~+26% vs Galaxy S26 Ultra
• Geekbench 7 (multi): 11,425
  • ~+29% vs 17 Pro Max, ~+7% vs Galaxy S26 Ultra
• 3DMark graphics: highest 8,744, lowest 5,947
  • Range stated about +68%
  • Additional stability comparisons also included (wording described as slightly unclear by reviewer)
• Geekbench AI: higher vs 17 Pro Max (reported ~33% / 44% / 42% depending on mode); mixed results vs Galaxy depending on test type.

7. Thermals / Cooling: Larger Vapor Chamber

• Major cooling change emphasized:
  • Vapor chamber described as enormous—a “solid piece” vs older wave-like designs.
• Apple claim cited:
  • 18 Pro uses a vapor chamber with 3x larger surface area (as described by Apple).
• Materials mentioned:
  • Steel vapor chamber
  • Graphite sheet
  • Nanotwin copper plate
• Reviewer notes iPhones lacked vapor chambers until iPhone 16 series, and heat bottlenecks were historically severe.

8. Battery and Charging Improvements

Battery life

• iPhone 18 Pro Max video playback: +6 hours vs prior
• Reviewer expectation: at least ~1.5 days usage
• Discharge test:
  • About 19 hours streaming
  • Improved by ~4 hours at maximum brightness

Charging

• Exact charger numbers not fully disclosed by Apple, but conditions (40W+/60W+) suggest improvements.
• Reviewer wired charging test:
  • 0 → 80%: 35 minutes
  • 0 → 100%: 1 hour 1 minute
• Compared to iPhone 17 Pro Max:
  • 49 minutes to 80%
  • 1h38 to full
• Reviewer note:
  • Pro Max thermals may allow faster charging, and 18 Pro Max heat dissipation appears improved—potentially improving speed depending on conditions.

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Pros (As Stated)

• Significant performance gains (CPU/GPU/AI), backed by benchmark improvements.
• Camera upgrade stands out:
  • Variable aperture improves low light, depth control, and close-up behavior
  • More advanced photo controls (e.g., texture/grain/glow)
  • Reference image feature for verification
  • Video: Cinematic up to 4K 60fps, plus expanded dolly/zoom/time-lapse features
• Better thermals via a much larger vapor chamber (faster, more even heat spreading)
• Better battery life and faster wired charging (per reviewer tests)
• Dynamic Island improvements:
  • Smaller size
  • Updated multitasking/time display behavior

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Cons (As Stated)

• Weight increase is the primary negative:
  • Handling difficulty; reviewer advises trying before buying
• Remaining camera shortcomings:
  • Glare/ghosting suppression still not as good as Galaxy
  • Lens reflections remain visible in some night scenarios
• Display update:
  • Even with “new” organic material, the reviewer says brightness is unchanged

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Comparisons Mentioned (Explicit)

• iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max
  • Changes emphasized: weight, Dynamic Island size, variable aperture, pro photo/video controls, cooling, battery, and charging
• Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • Used for performance (CPU/GPU and AI comparisons)
  • Reviewer says Galaxy is better at suppressing glare/ghosting
• “iPhone Duo”
  • Used as a reference for expected heaviness (18 Pro Max described as close in weight)

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Unique Points Explicitly Mentioned (Consolidated)

• Measured 0.4mm thicker flange despite “same thickness” claims.
• Color expansion to 4 colors, including personal preference between:
  • Glacier Blue vs Burgundy (Burgundy described as deeper/more luxurious in dark tones)
• Unified aluminum frame + glass color (no longer obvious two-tone like iPhone 17).
• Weight jump, especially:
  • 18 Pro Max: 248.4g
• Dynamic Island smaller, linked to Face ID under-display hardware changes.
• Dynamic Island multitasking improvements:
  • More time/info visibility
  • Possibly up to three items
• 4-stage variable aperture (examples include 1.48 / 1.8 / 2.8; “4 stages” emphasized).
• Variable aperture benefits:
  • More light, better low-light noise/shake
  • Improved depth/blur especially close distances
• Remaining issues: glare/ghosting and lens reflections
• Pro controls additions: shutter/WB/style/depth controls
• Photo Style 3: texture/grain/glow/film-like effects (skin softness, glow, film/noise, grain)
• Smart focus tracking improved when subjects move in/out of frame
• Apple Reference Image / Reference mode:
  • Captures sensor raw data for later verification
• Cinema/video limits:
  • Cinema effects may not apply universally due to depth conditions
• Cinematic video:
  • up to 4K 60fps
  • expanded 4K dolly zoom with timelapse and motion-based speed changes
• Battery & charging:
  • Video playback +6 hours, expected ~1.5 days
  • Discharge improvement ~+4 hours
  • Charging test: faster 0→80 and full charge
• Performance:
  • A20 Pro with benchmark results (Geekbench 7/3DMark/Geekbench AI)
• Thermals hardware:
  • Larger vapor chamber and listed materials supporting faster/even heat spreading

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Speaker Breakdown

• Single main reviewer/speaker: handles all evaluations, measurements, camera tests, benchmarks, battery/charging testing, and personal color preference.
• No additional clearly separate speaker is credited; the same narrator covers hardware specs and hands-on testing.

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Overall Verdict / Recommendation

Strong upgrade overall, especially for performance, thermals, and camera versatility (variable aperture + pro photo/video features + better battery/charging).

However, the only major complaint is the significant weight increase, particularly for the Pro Max. The reviewer strongly recommends physically holding it before buying.