Mascom International stocks the iPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB eSIM Only at KSh 325,000, brand new and sealed. Released by Apple in September 2026, the iPhone 18 Pro Max records ProRes, ProRes RAW and Apple Log 2 video, and this terabyte model gives those heavy files space to land. It carries the A20 Pro chip, a 6.9-inch ProMotion OLED screen for checking focus and exposure, and four studio-quality microphones. With no SIM tray, Apple fits a larger battery rated for up to 45 hours of video playback. Our store sits in Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for videographers and filmmakers across Kenya, the iPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB serves crews shooting documentaries in Turkana, music videos in Mombasa or corporate films in Upper Hill. Location work brings a familiar problem: ProRes fills a small phone within an hour, and there is no laptop on set to offload. With a full terabyte, you can record a whole day before emptying the phone. Apple Log 2 keeps a flat, gradable image for colour work later, genlock syncs the phone with other cameras, and Cinematic mode now records at 4K60.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that cannot confirm what is inside the box, Mascom International sells the iPhone 18 Pro Max sealed and backs it with a 12-month Apple warranty at our Nairobi CBD desk. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the 1TB tier changed how they plan a shoot day: fewer offload breaks and more takes. Filmmakers from Nairobi's production houses and wedding studios now ask us for the 1TB iPhone 18 Pro Max by name. Walk in and record a test clip, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the iPhone 18 Pro Max
How much does the iPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB eSIM Only cost in Kenya?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB eSIM Only is priced at KSh 325,000, brand new and sealed, at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi. Your payment covers a 12-month Apple warranty, a USB-C cable and pay-on-arrival delivery to any Kenyan county. No power adapter comes in the box. The 512GB eSIM Only model costs KSh 245,000, so the extra terabyte tier adds KSh 80,000. Production houses can pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or cash, and we issue a receipt that supports warranty claims at our counter.
Is the 1TB iPhone 18 Pro Max worth KSh 80,000 more than the 512GB eSIM Only?
The 1TB iPhone 18 Pro Max is worth the extra KSh 80,000 only if you record ProRes, ProRes RAW or long 4K sessions regularly. Both phones share the same chip, cameras, screen and 45-hour video playback rating; storage is the only difference. ProRes files are many times larger than standard video, so 512GB fills fast on a shoot day. Hobby shooters and vloggers recording standard 4K should save the money and buy the 512GB at KSh 245,000.
How many hours of ProRes and Apple Log 2 can the iPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB hold?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB holds far more ProRes than any smaller tier, though the exact hours depend on resolution, frame rate and codec. ProRes RAW takes the most space per minute, standard ProRes less, and default HEVC 4K about 170MB a minute. At that default rate, 1TB would store roughly 100 hours of 4K. For ProRes work, count on a fraction of that, which is exactly why filmmakers in Nairobi choose the terabyte model.
Can I record ProRes directly to an external SSD with the iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Yes, the iPhone 18 Pro Max records to a compatible external drive through its USB-C port, which runs at USB 3 speeds up to 10Gb/s. That lets you keep internal storage for B-roll, photos and edits while long takes go straight to the SSD. Many crews use both: 1TB inside for backup and a drive for main takes. Mascom International sells USB-C drives and cables separately, and our staff can help you pick one that suits your rig.
How does the iPhone 18 Pro Max cope with heat, dust and power cuts on a Kenyan shoot?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max carries an IP68 rating, so dusty Maasai Mara tracks and coastal humidity in Lamu pose little risk to the sealed body. Apple's operating range tops out at 35 degrees Celsius, so shade the phone during long midday takes in northern Kenya. On sets where generators fail or KPLC power drops, the phone reaches 50% in about 15 minutes on a 60W-capable Adjustable Voltage Supply adapter, sold separately.
Does the iPhone 18 Pro Max work with Safaricom eSIM for uploading footage from location?
Yes, the iPhone 18 Pro Max eSIM Only works with Safaricom and Airtel Kenya eSIM lines, converted at their shops while keeping your number. It holds two active eSIMs together, so a crew member can run a Safaricom line for M-Pesa and an Airtel data line for uploads. Safaricom 5G on band n78 is supported, so sending dailies to a producer from Westlands or Kisumu moves quickly. Gigabit LTE covers areas without 5G coverage.
How does the iPhone 18 Pro Max audio and stabilization hold up for filmmaking?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max records sound through four studio-quality microphones, giving clearer dialogue for interviews when you are not running a separate recorder. The 24mm main camera uses 2nd-gen sensor-shift stabilization, and the 100mm telephoto adds 3D sensor-shift stabilization for steadier long shots. Dual Capture records front and rear cameras together, useful for behind-the-scenes content. Still, serious documentary crews in Kenya pair the phone with a lavalier mic and gimbal for the best results.
Who should buy the iPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB eSIM Only, and who should skip it?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB eSIM Only suits filmmakers, wedding videographers and content studios recording ProRes or Apple Log 2 several times a week. Skip it if you mainly shoot standard 4K clips for Instagram and TikTok; the 512GB eSIM Only at KSh 245,000 covers that comfortably. Anyone who moves a physical SIM between handsets should choose a Physical SIM Plus eSIM version instead, since this model has no tray.
Technical Specifications
Viewfinder Screen and Monitoring
- 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868 x 1320 at 460 ppi — a large, sharp monitor for judging focus and framing.
- 3,000-nit outdoor peak — exposure stays visible on sunny exterior locations without a hood.
- 1,600-nit HDR peak — preview Dolby Vision and HDR footage with real highlight detail before export.
- ProMotion up to 120Hz with a 1-nit minimum — smooth timeline scrubbing and dim viewing on night shoots.
- Anti-reflective coating and Always-On mode — less glare on set and recording status visible at a glance.
Chip, Graphics and AI Hardware
- A20 Pro with two super cores and four efficiency cores — fast on-phone edits and exports in apps like LumaFusion.
- 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators — quicker colour grading, effects rendering and AI-based clip tasks.
- Dual 16-core Neural Engine — handles on-device AI work such as Apple Intelligence tools and subject detection.
- Hardware ray tracing — realistic lighting in 3D apps and games that support it.
- Apple C2 modem and N1 wireless chip — Apple-made radios behind 5G uploads, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
Storage Capacity for Footage
- 1TB internal storage — full-day ProRes and Apple Log 2 shoots without stopping to offload.
- About 170MB a minute for default 4K video — roughly 100 hours of standard 4K on an empty phone.
- ProRes and ProRes RAW use far more space per minute — the reason this tier exists for professionals.
- Apple also sells a 2TB tier — the 1TB is the middle ground between cost and capacity for most crews.
- No card slot — record to an external USB-C SSD when internal space runs low.
Video, Lenses and Audio Capture
- ProRes, ProRes RAW and Apple Log 2 with genlock — professional codecs, a gradable flat profile and multi-camera sync.
- 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps and Cinematic mode up to 4K60 — smooth slow motion and focus pulls.
- 48MP Fusion Main 24mm, variable aperture f/1.48 to f/4.0 — control depth of field and light like a cinema lens.
- 48MP Ultra Wide 13mm and 48MP Telephoto 100mm 4x — wide establishing shots and tight close-ups with 8x optical-quality reach.
- Four studio-quality microphones and Dual Capture — clean dialogue and simultaneous front and rear recording.
Endurance and Recharging
- Up to 45 hours of video playback on this eSIM Only model — two hours more than the tray version.
- Larger battery inside, using space freed by removing the SIM tray — longer days away from a socket.
- 50% in about 15 minutes with a 60W-capable Adjustable Voltage Supply USB-C adapter, sold separately — fast top-ups between setups.
- MagSafe and Qi2 wireless up to 25W — 50% in 30 minutes with a 35W adapter and MagSafe Charger.
- USB-C charging — power from the same banks and adapters that run your laptop and lights.
Ports, Networks and Wireless Links
- USB-C with USB 3 up to 10Gb/s — record to an external SSD and move footage to a laptop quickly.
- DisplayPort 4K HDR output — show rushes on a client monitor or TV straight from the phone.
- 5G sub-6GHz with 4x4 MIMO including band n78 — fast dailies over Safaricom 5G.
- Dual eSIM, no SIM tray — two active lines, eight or more stored profiles for crew travel.
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband — quick transfers, wireless mics and precise device finding.
Package Contents
The sealed retail box contains the iPhone 18 Pro Max and a 1-metre USB-C charge cable. There is no power adapter and no pair of EarPods. To reach 50% in about 15 minutes, use a 60W-capable USB-C adapter with Adjustable Voltage Supply. Mascom International sells compatible chargers separately, together with external USB-C SSDs, MagSafe chargers, cases and screen protectors for working crews.
Warranty
This iPhone 18 Pro Max comes with a 12-month Apple warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims go through Mascom International's Nairobi CBD service desk at Old Mutual Building, where our staff record the fault and follow the case through with you.
Where to Buy the iPhone 18 Pro Max in Kenya
You can buy the iPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB eSIM Only in person at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring a memory card reader or SSD and test ProRes recording at the counter. Colour options are Black, Silver, Glacier and Burgundy; check current stock with us on WhatsApp first.
Speak to our team through any of these channels:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival across all 47 counties. Production teams in Nairobi and its environs receive the phone the same day, and Mombasa, Naivasha, Kisumu and Eldoret receive delivery within one business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your phone is protected by the 12-month Apple warranty set out above. Count on clear specifications, fair pricing and real after-sales help from a team that understands location shooting.
