iPhone 18 Pro Unboxing - This Needs Explaining

Summary by Krater

An in-depth review and comparison of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max against previous iPhone models and the Samsung S26 Ultra, testing battery life, thermal management, performance, and camera aperture features.

From the video

Answers: How does the iPhone 18 Pro Max perform in battery life, thermals, and camera tests compared to previous iPhones and the Samsung S26 Ultra?

• iPhone 18 Pro battery life test
• iPhone 18 Pro thermal management and vapor chamber
• iPhone 18 Pro Max performance benchmarks
• iPhone camera variable aperture comparison

What it concludes

• The iPhone 18 Pro Max has the largest battery ever on an iPhone and the largest increase in battery ever on an iPhone.
• The iPhone 18 Pro Max achieved 12 hours and 32 minutes in the battery drain test.
• The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a three times larger vapor chamber than previous models.
• The A20 Pro chip in the iPhone 18 Pro Max scored 9024 in the Wild Life Extreme Stress Test, outperforming the Samsung S26 Ultra and previous iPhones.
• The iPhone 18 Pro Max redistributes heat away from the core more efficiently, making the exterior warm while protecting internal performance.
• The ESR Cyclone charger delivers 25 watts of power and charges 28 percent faster while keeping the phone cool with cryo-boost technology.