iPhone 18 Pro Max satisfaction test published: Results are surprising
The popular AnTuTu platform, which benchmarks smartphones, has published the satisfaction test results for Apple's new flagship iPhone 18 Pro Max. The results are surprising.
Apple's newest trump card, the flagship phone iPhone 18 Pro Max, is attracting great interest despite its high price tag. So much so that the phone's users are also satisfied. Because the iPhone 18 Pro Max, which Apple offered for sale in September, placed first with a rate of 99.02 percent in the September 2026 user satisfaction list announced by the benchmark platform AnTuTu. According to AnTuTu's data, the device managed to be the only model to exceed the 99 percent threshold among the top 10.
As is known, sales of the device started on September 18 and it climbed to the top of the list in a short time. However, AnTuTu itself states that this ranking is based solely on user feedback in China and does not measure the actual performance of the devices.
iPhone 18 Pro Max became the only device to exceed 99 percent
According to AnTuTu's statement, iPhone 18 Pro Max ranked first in user scoring among Apple devices. The device gathered 99.02 percent positive comments in September. It is worth emphasizing that this figure is not a performance test result, but a measurement of user satisfaction.
It is remarkable that the device rose to first place despite being on sale for only a part of the month. However, it should also be taken into account that the first buyers have not used the device for a long time yet, therefore the limited number of reviews may have affected the result.
What other Apple devices are on the list?
According to the ranking shared by AnTuTu, iPad Air 4 ranked second with 96.97 percent. iPhone 12 mini became third with 95.5 percent. Both models were launched in 2020 and continue to remain high in terms of user satisfaction despite the time passed.
Also in the top 10 are the second-generation iPhone SE, iPhone Air, iPhone 16e, and various iPad Pro and iPad Air models. iPhone Air ranked sixth with a score of 94.12 percent; although its positive comment rate increased compared to August, it dropped one spot in the ranking.
| Rank | Device | Satisfaction Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | iPhone 18 Pro Max | 99.02% |
| 2 | iPad Air 4 | 96.97% |
| 3 | iPhone 12 mini | 95.5% |
| 4 | iPhone SE2 | 94.77% |
| 5 | iPad Pro 4 (12.9-inch) | 94.74% |
| 6 | iPhone Air | 94.12% |
| 7 | iPad Pro 2024 (11-inch) | 93.97% |
| 8 | iPad Air 5 | 93.8% |
| 9 | iPhone 16e | 93.78% |
| 10 | iPad Pro 5 (12.9-inch) | 93.2% |
How does this affect you?
For those considering buying an iPhone 18 Pro Max, this list shows that the device has generated high satisfaction among early users. However, since AnTuTu's data is based on feedback in the Chinese market, the user experience in Turkey may differ.
Since the device has only been on the market for a short time, there is insufficient data regarding long-term durability and performance. It may be logical to wait for more comprehensive reviews and usage tests before making a purchase decision.
This article was translated from Turkish. Read the original article in Turkish.
