Kenyan social media influencer and entrepreneur Faith Makau, popularly known as Amber Ray, has added the new iPhone 18 Pro Max to her collection of high-end gadgets.
Amber Ray shared her excitement after receiving the latest Apple smartphone, taking to Instagram on Monday, September 21, 2026, to show off the device.
In a video shared on her page, the influencer is seen unboxing the phone alongside her son as she excitedly introduced her new device to her followers.
“The long wait is FINALLY over! My iPhone 18 is officially here, and I’m way too excited!” she said.
She went on to reveal that she had acquired the 1TB version of the iPhone 18 Pro Max, jokingly asking her followers to recognise her new status.
“Newest iPhone 18 Pro Max (1TB) owner in town reporting for duty! Please address me accordingly from today,” Amber Ray added.
Amber Ray unboxes new iPhone
The unboxing video gave her followers a glimpse of her excitement as she opened the new device with her son by her side.
The moment also fits into Amber Ray’s social media lifestyle, where fashion, beauty, travel, family moments and luxury purchases often feature in the content she shares with her followers.
For the influencer, the new phone is also a useful addition to her work as a digital creator, particularly as much of her content is produced and shared through social media platforms.
What the iPhone 18 Pro Max offers
Apple officially unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Maxon September 9, 2026, with the Pro Max available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB storage options.
The phone comes with a 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, giving users more control over photography in different lighting conditions. Apple has also added new camera controls and upgraded Photographic Styles.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is powered by Apple’s A20 Pro chip and comes with iOS 27, which includes new Apple Intelligence features and Siri AI.
The phone also has a redesigned thermal management system aimed at helping it maintain performance during demanding tasks.
Battery life is another major feature, with Apple saying the iPhone 18 Pro Max offers its largest battery-life increase on an iPhone.
In Kenya, the price of the newly released iPhone 18 Pro Max generally starts at around Ksh255,000 to Ksh 290,000.
The exact price varies heavily based on the storage capacity, network configuration (e-SIM only vs. Physical Nano SIM + e-SIM), and the specific retail store.
Authorized local vendors and importers list retail pricing as follows:
256GB Storage (Base Model): Ksh255,000 to Ksh270,000
512GB Storage: Ksh290,000
1TB Storage: Ksh380,000
Dual SIM / Duos Variant: Starts at Ksh325,000
A phone suited to Amber Ray’s digital lifestyle
As a content creator, Amber Ray spends much of her time sharing photos, videos and updates with her online audience.
The camera improvements on the iPhone 18 Pro Max could therefore make the device useful beyond being a personal upgrade, particularly for someone who regularly creates content for social media.
The 1TB storage option also gives her more space for photos and videos, which can be useful for creators who keep a large amount of content on their phones.
For now, Amber Ray appears to be enjoying her new purchase, with her playful request to be addressed differently giving her latest gadget reveal a light-hearted touch.
