Recently subscribed to AppleCare One on my 13 Pro Max and went on a trip and short story i accidentally dropped it. Called Apple to get it express replaced with applecare and they told me my 13 pro max has no stock so they auto upgraded me to the 18 pro max for only $99 fee.

I've noticed my iPhone 18 Pro battery isn't lasting as long as other users are claiming. For example, it dropped from 55% to 20% during a 2-hour and 5-minute Snapchat video call. Is this normal, and do you have any tips?

Swapped back to the regular Glacier 18 Pro because the Max was way too heavy and bulky for one-handed use.

The tradeoff: I game heavily, so I need to charge it twice a day. My old 17 Pro Max hit 91% health after 316 cycles.

For those with similar habits, will the 18 Pro survive 1.5 years without dropping below 80% or throttling hard? Anyone else running this setup?

So a couple weeks back the 18 Pro arrived, and the charger next to my bed has a tiny screen on it showing how many watts are going into the phone, which i love!

Every charge goes the exact same way. Huge numbers for roughly the first 15 minutes, up to about 50%, and then the watts nosedive to a fraction and those final 20% drag on and on (ive gotten into the habit of following it like its the playoffs!)

Phone or charger, which one is behind that? No clue! My old 20W cube (it lives in the kitchen drawer now) was most likely doing the very same thing and i never had any idea, there was just no screen to show me untill now!!

I love the glacier blue so much so I bought a super thin soft clear case to show the color off But I dropped it and somehow the case actually popped off when I dropped my phone Still not sure how that even happened. The aluminum frame got damaged like this. Really need a solid case now I want one where it iss actually kinda hard to get the phone back out of the case. What are you guys using that feels really secure? I can't afford another dropping damagement Already broke really.Maybe just donot fix it for now. Can’t even see it with the case on anyway

Ive seen a few questions about similar problems and wondering if i’m the only one or if i need to switch mine out for a different one?? 🥲

Got my 18 pro yesterday and went to bed with it at 30%. Half hour went by and there was no increase in charge. Tried trusting it through the night and it only got to 60% in 9 hours???

-Was charging on a MagSafe that has always worked for all my other devices
-Tried resetting it already

My iPhone 15 Pro (128GB, white) is on its last legs. The touch screen stops responding most of the time, I can’t pick up calls because the screen won’t register my swipe, I can’t even slide to power off, and the battery needs servicing. My coverage has expired, so the Apple Store suggested upgrading instead of paying for repairs.

Now I’m stuck between the 18 Pro and the 18 Pro Max.

A bit about me:

• I’m used to smaller phones, like my 6.1" 15 Pro and the 13 mini
• I use my phone without any case or screen protector
• I also carry a work iPhone 16 sometimes (like < 50%), so already feels like juggling two phones
• After dealing with a worn-out battery, I’d love something that easily lasts the whole day
• I don’t take many photos. My phone is mostly for calls, texts, videos and social media

From what I have read, the chip and cameras are the same on both this year, so it comes down to size, weight and battery. Part of me wants the Pro for the size, part of me wants the Max for the battery, but 249g sounds like a lot coming from a lighter phone.

For those who’ve used them:

1. If you moved from a 6.1" phone to the 18 Pro Max, did you get used to the weight or regret it?
2. 18 Pro owners, does the battery get you through a full day comfortably?
3. Glacier or Silver in person? My 15 Pro is white, so Silver feels safe, but Glacier looks so pretty in photos.

Would love to hear your experiences!

I'm planning to get an iPhone 18 Pro from the UK and use it in India. Just wanted to clear up a few doubts before buying it.

• Does the UK variant work properly with Jio and Airtel 5G? Any network or eSIM issues?
• Will Apple India accept warranty claims for a UK-bought iPhone? Has anyone actually tried getting one serviced here?
• Is there any difference between the UK and Indian variants in terms of features or performance?
• Will there be any customs issues when bringing a new iPhone from the UK to India?
• Is there anything else I should know before getting from UK?
• UK variant mean e-sim or physical sim

Anyone here using a UK variant iPhone in India? How's your experience so far? Would you recommend getting it from the UK .

So i bought my iPhone 17 like 6 months ago after using the iPhone 13 pro for a few years, and i wasnt impresed as much as i though i would be, the camera was almost the same, i use my phone mainly for the camera, so is it worth it (no i do not want to wait for the iPhone 20)

I’ve been searching for days trying to find a decent case that actually compliments the burgundy color. I’m not a fan of cutesy patterns like bows, cherries, or hearts, but a plain clear case feels a bit too boring.

I’ve finally narrowed my search down to these three minimalist options. I’m on a budget, so I can only grab one. Pls！

First time getting a Pro Max. Hard to downgrade to a smaller size now haha

Hi everyone, I'm really torn between Burgundy and Silver. I love Burgundy, but since I'm looking for a phone that will last me for the next few years, I'm afraid I might get tired of it. Silver, on the other hand, is more neutral, even though I'm not crazy about the color. 🫠
Thank you ❤️🤍

I’m currently using an iPhone 13 Pro and thinking about upgrading to the iPhone 18 Pro or 18 Pro Max.

My main reason for upgrading is battery life. I want a phone that I can comfortably use throughout the day without constantly worrying about charging, and I’m planning to keep my next phone for at least 3–4 years. So, long-term battery health and how well the battery holds up over the years are important factors for me.

The thing is, I genuinely prefer smaller phones. Even though I have fairly big hands, I like the more compact size of the regular Pro. I know the Pro Max is generally the safer choice if battery life is the priority, but I’m not sure whether the difference is worth carrying a noticeably bigger and heavier phone every day for the next few years.

For those who have used both Pro and Pro Max models, or anyone who has upgraded from an iPhone 13 Pro:

• Is the battery life difference between the Pro and Pro Max significant in real-world use?
• Does the Pro Max still have a noticeable battery advantage after 2–3 years of use?
• If battery life is my biggest concern, would choosing the regular Pro be a compromise I might regret?
• For those who switched to the Pro Max, did you get used to the size and weight, or do you still miss having a smaller phone?

I’m leaning towards the regular Pro because of the size, but I don’t want to regret sacrificing battery life, especially since I’ll be keeping the phone for 3–4 years.

Would you recommend the Pro or Pro Max in my situation, and why?

which one is better for 4-5 years of usage ? i like both ugh i can’t decide

I can’t decide which case I go. I have a clear rhinoshield but I feel like it hides the color too much; I'd like a burgundy case.

I just bought earlier today an iPhone 18 pro max in Hong Kong and found that I won’t be able to use MMWave when I go back to the US…  should I return it? Should I try to exchange it when I get back to the US? I am returning first thing in the morning so I have limited options. thanks for the advice

I feel like I should be getting more battery with my iPhone 18 Pro? I’ve had it for almost a month now so indexing should be done by now. Wondering if this is normal or if I might have a dud battery?

Thanks in advance.

I regret trading in my 16 Pro Max. The new iPhone 18 Pro Max Screen cracked with one little drop. I dropped my 16 a million times and it never scratched or cracked. Now they are saying there are no parts available and they have to give me a replacement which will take a long time since the phones are on backorder. This is so frustrating, the screen keeps cracking more and more each day. Soon I will be without a phone 😩😖😭

I’m upgrading from an iPhone 11 and I’m really torn between the 18 Pro and Pro Max. I’m set on the burgundy colour. I checked out both in the Apple Store.

Dimension-wise, I know the Pro is supposedly slightly bigger or at least comparable to the iPhone 11, but when I saw it in person, it just felt so small and boxy I also wasn’t the biggest fan of how it looked when I saw it in other people’s hands.

On the other hand, I absolutely loved the burgundy Pro Max in person. It looked so much more premium to me, and less boxy. I just preferred its overall look and feel.

My main concern is practicality. I’m worried the Pro Max might end up inconvenient to carry around in my pockets/bag. I really don’t want to end up regretting the size!

The other option is to just hold on to my iPhone 11 for now and wait for Apple’s 20th-anniversary iPhone in 2027, especially since my current phone is still holding up fine. Part of me wonders if that might be a more worthwhile upgrade, but obviously there’s no guarantee it’ll be anything special.

Any advice from anyone who recently got the pro/promax or anyone who ended up switching between the 2?

Thanks!

Does anyone use their phone to do DoorDash with? I’m just curious

I just got it on Saturday. Manufactured in August 2026. I feel like the battery isn’t nearly as good as my girlfriend’s 17 pro max.

So i got this phone when it first dropped and haven’t had much issues it overheated the first week but i heard it was normal, yesterday i took a video using the camera control button and this is how the video came out. Is this a one time thing or should i go to apple 😭👀lmk

I got my iPhone 18 Pro Max and there's a speck of dust inside the top camera. Should I get it replaced within the 14-day window, or is it just a lottery?