There are seven months left to officially know it, but the iPhone 18 Pro would already be in the final stretch of its development. According to supply chain reports, Apple would prepare to begin the product validation phase, the step prior to mass production, which suggests that the design and components are practically defined.
The main novelty would be the new A20 Pro chip manufactured in a 2 nanometer process for the first time in an iPhone. A greater density of transistors would allow it to offer more performance with less consumption, something that would directly impact the autonomy of the device.
In the photographic section, one of the most anticipated changes would be the variable aperture in the main sensor, a function that would allow the amount of light that enters the lens to be physically adjusted according to the surrounding conditions. In addition, Apple would have been testing a teleconverter to improve optical zoom without relying on digital cropping, while the front camera could also take a significant leap from 18 MP to 24 MP.
iPhone 18 Pro improves in autonomy and would maintain the price
The model would improve in autonomy thanks to a more efficient chip. In the case of the Pro Max, the leaks point to a battery between 5,100 and 5,200 mAh, which would allow intense use throughout the day without worrying about looking for a charger.
In terms of design, it would continue the line of the iPhone 17 Pro, maintaining the titanium construction and rear glass that Apple has been using in its most advanced models. Among the planned adjustments would be a smaller Dynamic Island thanks to the integration of some sensors under the screen. Reports also mention a new deep red color among the available options.
Apple would seek to maintain $1,099 as the base price for the 256 GB version. In the higher capacities of 512 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB there would be increases.
The launch would be scheduled for September 2026. At that event, the company would present this new generation along with the first foldable iPhone. The most accessible models of the family, such as the iPhone 18 and a possible 18e version, would not arrive at that presentation and would be scheduled for early 2027.
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