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Teardown details the iPhone 18 Pro’s mechanical camera

Sensitive camera blades and thermal chainmail surface in the iPhone 18 Pro.

By · Published September 22, 2026  01:33 UTC · Updated September 22, 2026  02:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Sensitive camera blades and thermal chainmail surface in the iPhone 18 Pro.
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The teardown reveals intricate mechanisms that allow for variable aperture control. The iPhone 18 Pro's camera has been found to have a complex design, with some outlets noting that the camera's repairability is a concern. iFixit's teardown provides a detailed look at the camera's mechanisms, but it is unclear whether other outlets have conducted similar teardowns.

The iPhone 18 Pro's camera is a key feature of the device, and its repairability may be a consideration for some users.

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What is the iPhone 18 Pro's repairability rating?

iFixit has released a repairability rating for the iPhone 18 Pro, but details of the rating itself are not specified.

How complex is the iPhone 18 Pro's camera?

The camera has intricate mechanisms and is difficult to repair, with some parts being hard to access or requiring specialized tools.

Have other outlets conducted similar teardowns?

It is unclear whether other outlets have conducted similar teardowns, but iFixit's teardown provides a detailed look at the camera's mechanisms.

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