First week using the iPhone 18 Pro taught me that Pro Max is no longer mandatory - ZDNET

Testing the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max over the past week, ZDNET’s reviewer focused less on headline hardware and more on what the upgrade means for long-time iPhone users. The writer says battery life is at an all-time high on both models, with improved thermal management that helps keep performance steadier during heavy gaming and video editing. While the iPhone 18 Pro series isn’t a large leap from the iPhone 17 Pro line, it raises expectations for Apple’s flagships. The key personal shift is comfort: the Pro Max’s added heft makes it harder to handle, so the reviewer spent more time with the smaller Pro.