Smartphone Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Storm Score 89 out of 100
Reviews 3 published
Outlets 3 publications
Top Outlet CNET highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Unable to summarize consensus due to incomplete review excerpts.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed 89 / 100
Tier Distribution 3 reviews total
67%
33%
0%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 2 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 1 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Record-setting battery life
  • Speed leap via A20 Pro chip
  • Camera system total control
  • New color options
  • Wide f/1.48 low‑light performance
  • Creative analog shooting feel

Points of Contention

  • Heavier weight increase
  • Unchanged external design
  • High starting price
  • Not suitable for all users
  • Gap with standard iPhone models

Professional Reviews

3 reviews from 3 critics
93
Patrick Holland
CNET

The iPhone 18 Pro offers advanced camera controls that appeal to photography enthusiasts, but its high price limits accessibility for most users. The device’s premium features are balanced by a steep cost that dissuades casual buyers.

Perfect 9.3/10
90
Eric Zeman
PCMag

“The iPhone 18 Pro Max isn't just the best phone Apple has ever built—it's the most complete flagship on the market.”

Perfect 4.5/5
85
Raymond Wong
Gizmodo

“The iPhone 18 Pros are once again the very best non-folding smartphones money can buy.”

Acclaimed 4.5/5

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