From PCMAG · Eric Zeman · · 1m 30s
Best iPhones for 2026
Apple's 2026 iPhone lineup: 17 best value, 18 Pro Max best battery.
In brief
Apple's 2026 iPhone lineup: 17 best value, 18 Pro Max best battery. Apple iPhone 17 is Editors' Choice for best value, iPhone 18 Pro Max wins Lab Award for longest battery life. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Quick answers
- What's the best iPhone for 2026?
- Apple sells six iPhone models in the US: 16, 17e, 17, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max.
- What is the key takeaway from Best iPhones for 2026?
- Apple iPhone 17 is Editors' Choice for best value, iPhone 18 Pro Max wins Lab Award for longest battery life.
What's the best iPhone for 2026?
Apple sells six iPhone models in the US: 16, 17e, 17, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max.
Editors' Choice winner
Apple iPhone 17 is Editors' Choice for best value.
Lab Award winner
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max wins Lab Award for longest battery life.
Price range
iPhone 17 starts at $829, iPhone 18 Pro Max at $1,299.
Why iPhone 17 wins
Best value with fast performance, pro display, and camera upgrades.
iPhone 18 Pro Max specs
34 hours battery life, A20 Pro processor, 48MP triple camera system.
iPhone 18 Pro features
A20 Pro processor, 23 hours battery life, 48MP triple camera system.
iPhone 17e benefits
256GB storage, MagSafe charging, long battery life.
iPhone Air design
0.22 inches thick, 5.24 ounces weight, 6.5-inch screen.
iPhone 16 value
Most affordable iPhone 16 model with Apple Intelligence.
iPhone 17e price
$599.99 at T-Mobile.
iPhone 18 Pro Max price
$1,299.00 at T-Mobile.
iPhone 18 Pro price
$1,199.00 at T-Mobile.
iPhone 17 price
$829.99 at T-Mobile.
iPhone 16 price
$829.99 at T-Mobile.
What happens next
Apple will release new iPhone models in 2027.
The key point
Apple iPhone 17 is Editors' Choice for best value, iPhone 18 Pro Max wins Lab Award for longest battery life.
