Close-up of iPhone 18 Pro Max gold-plated version, studded with diamonds

(Dan Tri) - iPhone 18 Pro Max Prime Master Diamond version is crafted entirely by hand in Vietnam, with a total time of up to 9 days.

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Compared to the standard version, the iPhone 18 Pro Max Prime Master Diamond model has been given a completely new "coat" by artisans. The identifying highlight of this version lies in the central diamond called Prime Element, located at the intersection of three cameras.

The representative of the manufacturing unit said that the team selected circular HPHT cultured diamond embryos according to specific standards, with a diameter of 7.3-7.9mm and an initial weight of approximately 1.5-1.8CT.

HPHT cultured diamonds are artificial diamonds produced by simulating high pressure and temperature like the environment that naturally forms deep inside the Earth.

After that, the diamond blank will be ground and cut according to Trillion-Cut standards into an equilateral triangular diamond with an edge length of 6.3mm and a finished weight of 0.79CT.

The aluminum alloy on the original iPhone 18 Pro Max is considered to be softer, more susceptible to scratches, and more difficult to plating than the previous generation. The manufacturing team replaced all load-bearing exterior details with high-quality metal to optimize mechanical durability.

However, replacing the glass back with a metal material also has certain limitations as users will not be able to use the MagSafe wireless charging feature.

The camera cluster is also completely redesigned from 304L stainless steel combined with Titanium. The border around each lens is studded with white natural diamonds.

Except for the Camera Control key, which still retains Apple's original touch structure, the entire physical button system has been re-machined with stainless steel instead of aluminum alloy. At the same time, the keys are also studded with diamonds.

The "apple" logo on the back has been replaced and crafted from Titanium. This section offers a variety of options at different price points.

iPhone 18 Pro Max Prime Master Diamond version costs 239 million VND for the standard Full-Diamond Option version and 289 million VND for the version with the Baguette diamond inlaid logo.

Some reviews say that reconditioning the device helps bring more collectible value and create uniqueness to the product. However, there are also many reviews concerned that this may imbalance the experience and actual usability of the device.

With a price many times higher than the original, this device is aimed at a very narrow customer group and difficult to reach the majority of common iPhone users.