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My iPhone 18 Pro Max just got delivered and I immediately regret the purchase

The arrival of the new iPhone 18 Pro Max has triggered immediate buyer regret for some consumers due to overwhelming hype surrounding the looming iPhone Duo. While reviewers praise the iPhone 18 Pro Max as Apple's biggest, heaviest, and longest-lasting superphone equipped with the A20 Pro chip, its high price and heavy design make it a questionable upgrade in the face of competing foldable devices.

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  • ✓ The iPhone 18 Pro Max is powered by the A20 Pro chip.
  • ✓ Reviewers describe the iPhone 18 Pro Max as Apple's biggest, heaviest, and longest-lasting superphone.
  • ✓ The iPhone Duo utilizes the same A20 Pro chip found in the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max.
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Initial deliveries of the iPhone 18 Pro Max have prompted buyer regret and direct comparisons to the anticipated iPhone Duo.

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  1. iPhone 18 Pro Max Delivery Sparks Buyer Remorse Over iPhone Duo

    The arrival of the new iPhone 18 Pro Max has triggered immediate buyer regret for some consumers due to overwhelming hype surrounding the looming iPhone Duo. While reviewers praise the iPhone 18 Pro Max as Apple's biggest, heaviest, and longest-lasting superphone equipped with the A20 Pro chip, its high price and heavy design make it a questionable upgrade in the face of competing foldable devices.

    Why it matters

    Apple's latest flagship lineup includes the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, which run on the A20 Pro processor and feature notable battery longevity improvements. However, market attention is increasingly split as consumers weigh traditional slab phones against foldable alternatives like the iPhone Duo.

    What is confirmed

    • The iPhone 18 Pro Max is powered by the A20 Pro chip.
    • Reviewers describe the iPhone 18 Pro Max as Apple's biggest, heaviest, and longest-lasting superphone.
    • The iPhone Duo utilizes the same A20 Pro chip found in the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Buyers are immediately regretting their iPhone 18 Pro Max purchases upon delivery because of excitement surrounding the iPhone Duo.

    What to watch next

    • Official release details and benchmarks for the iPhone Duo
    • Extended durability and battery testing for the iPhone 18 Pro Max
    Sources used for this update (19)
    1. 9to5mac.com — iPhone 18 Pro Max Archives - 9to5Mac
    2. The Guardian — iPhone 18 Pro Max review: Apple’s biggest, heaviest and longest-lasting superphone
    3. CNET — I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s Batteries and Was Awestruck by One Change
    4. 9to5Mac — iPhone 18 Pro one month later: These features keep impressing me
    5. The Mercury News — I upgraded to the iPhone 18 Pro Max. But maybe you shouldn’t
    6. Forbes — Apple iPhone 18 Pro Review: A Big Improvement You’ll Notice Every Day
    7. PCMag — Apple’s Foldable Phone Is Impressive, But Here’s Why I Chose the 18 Pro
    8. Tom's Guide — My iPhone 18 Pro Max just got delivered and I immediately regret the purchase — and I think iPhone Duo is to blame
    9. Yahoo Tech — Apple’s A20 Pro Chip Is More Than A Benchmark Record
    10. Anker — What Charger Does iPhone 18 Pro Use? A Charging Guide for 2026
    11. GSMArena.com — Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro
    12. Digital Trends — iPhone 18 Pro review: I blame Apple for my pricey taste. It won’t disappoint you either.
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