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iPhone 18 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro Max
DeveloperApple
TypeSmartphone
Series
iPhone
First released
September 18, 2026; 8 days' time (2026-09-18)
Availability by region
September 18, 2026; 8 days' time (2026-09-18)
PredecessoriPhone 17 Pro
RelatediPhone Duo
2G GSM/EDGE, 3G UMTS/HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G NR
Slate
Colors
  •   Silver
  •   Burgundy
  •   Glacier
  •   Black
iOS 27
Apple A20 Pro
ModemApple C2
Memory12 GB LPDDR5X
Storage
  • 256 GB[1]
  • 512 GB
  • 1 TB
  • 2 TB
NVMe
BatteryPro: (physical SIM): 4,056 mAh
(eSIM): 4,288 mAh
Pro Max: (physical SIM): 5,391 mAh
(eSIM): 5,425 mAh
Charging
  • MagSafe and Qi 2 wireless
  • USB-C fast-charge
  • Up to 50% charge in 20 minutes with 40 W adaptor or higher, provided via 15 V
Display
  • Pro: 6.3 in (160 mm) 2622 × 1206-pixel resolution at 460 ppi
  • Pro Max: 6.9 in (175 mm) 2868 × 1320-pixel resolution at 460 ppi
  • ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120 Hz
  • Always-On display at 1 Hz
  • Wide colour gamut (P3)
  • 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
  • 1,000 nits max brightness (typical)
  • 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR)
  • 3,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
  • 1 nit minimum brightness
SoundStereo speakers, spatial audio
ConnectivityWi-Fi 7 tri-band, Bluetooth 6.0 (A2DP, LE), Ultra-wideband, Thread, NFC (reader mode, Express Cards), LEO satellite (Globalstar, limited), USB-C: USB 10Gbps, Dual-frequency GPS (L1, L5), GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6 m for 30 minutes)
Made inChina, India
OtherEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite, FaceTime Audio or Video at 1080p over Wi-Fi and 5G, Voice over 5G Standalone (if supported by the carrier)
Websitewww.apple.com/iphone-18-pro
References[2][3]

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are smartphones developed and marketed by Apple. Alongside the iPhone Duo, they form the twentieth generation of the iPhone, succeeding the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. They were unveiled during the Apple Event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, on September 9, 2026, with pre-orders beginning September 12[4] and it will be released on September 18, 2026.[5] It was the first iPhone to be completely developed under the guidance of John Ternus and the last iPhone to be overseen by Tim Cook.

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have a smaller "Dynamic Island" cutout replacing the current "Dynamic Island" design that has been in use since the iPhone 14 Pro.[6] The iPhone 18 Pro Max uses variable-aperture cameras.[7][8]

History

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Price increase

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In June 2026, The Wall Street Journal reported that the iPhone 18 Pro pricing had increased and the phone could start near $1,399, but the Apple event on September 9 revealed a $1,300 price tag.[9][10] Tim Cook stated that the company is not immune to soaring memory chip costs, and more clarification could arrive with the next iPhone in September 2026,[9][10] and suggested that Apple would need to increase device costs to maintain its current profit margins, given the cost of memory chips and SSDs.[11] Fellow companies like Nvidia and OpenAI are building AI server facilities, which may have caused the chip shortage and rising costs.[12] J.P. Morgan stated that iPhone price hike would not be more than $50,[13] and Fixed Focus Digital stated that it will definitely see a price hike, adding that the iPhone Duo would be priced 10% to 20% higher than previously expected.[14] IDC predicted that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max may see a $200 price increase.[15]

The price increase was confirmed at the September 9, 2026 Apple Event, with the Pro model starting at $1,199 and the Pro Max model starting at $1,299.[16]

Data breach and iPhone 18 Pro leak

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The A20 Pro, which would be used in the iPhone 18 Pro, was allegedly leaked in June 2026 adopting the Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module (WMCM) packaging.[17][18] In addition, the motherboard design for the iPhone 18 Pro, as well as information for the list of suppliers, parts, images, and videos of the unreleased iPhone 18 Pro prototype were leaked after confidential Apple files were leaked after a supplier cyberattack.[a]

Rumors and development

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Many of the iPhone 18 Pro features and design changes were rumored before the announcement of the iPhone 17 Pro.[23][24] Reports as early as September 2025 suggested that the next iPhone would feature a smaller dynamic island.[25] Reports of the iPhone 18 Pro would later be known in December 2025 and January 2026 where the next iPhone would feature a under-screen Face ID,[26][27] and sizes for the smaller dynamic island were known.[28][29] In late-February 2026, trial production for the iPhone 18 Pro was started, suggesting that Apple had finalized its design and that the phone would enter early stages of manufacturing.[30][31] In late-March 2026, images were posted showing a prototype iPhone 18 Pro with a smaller dynamic Island.[32]

Multiple reports of the iPhone 18 Pro were reported In June 2026, ranging from supposed to be screen protectors,[33] to a larger camera module,[34][35] and pictures showing the iPhone 18 Pro's sim tray in a rumored color.[36] Battery capacities for the iPhone 18 Pro were also known.[37] In July 2026, battery capacities for the iPhone 18 Pro Max were leaked.[38][39] Mass production for the iPhone 18 Pro began to surface soon after, where Foxconn would ramp up hiring ahead of its unveiling.[40][41]

In August 2026, Tim Culpan reported that the DRAM, which would be used in the iPhone 18 Pro, was awaiting delivery, and that the phones would have limited availability upon launch.[42][43] A picture of an actual battery pack for the iPhone 18 Pro Max was leaked soon after, showing the exact battery capacity,[44] and references to the iPhone 18 Pro were revealed in the beta release of iOS 27.[45] Cases from a third-party manufacturer for the then-upcoming phones were also found, showing the listings for the iPhone 18 Pro cases at Best Buy, cross-compatible with the base model iPhone 17 Pro.[46][47]

In September 2026, reports indicated that the color options for the upcoming lineup would include a black color option, but not a silver color option.[48][49] However, an image of a SIM card trays for the upcoming lineup was shown, showing that the lineup would include three rumored colors, excluding the black color option.[50][51]

Unveiling and release

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On August 26, 2026, a new Apple event was announced with the tagline "Surprise and shine" set for September 9, 2026.[52][53][b]

Design

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The iPhone 18 Pro comes in four colors; Black, Glacier, Burgundy, and Silver:

Model iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max
Base colors
  • Silver
  • Burgundy
  • Light Blue (marketed as Glacier)

Specifications

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Chipset

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The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max uses the Apple A20 Pro chip.

Display

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The Pro is expected have a 6.3-inch (160 mm) display (2622×1206-pixel resolution) and the Pro Max is expected to have a 6.9-inch (180 mm) display (2868×1320-pixel resolution) with a smaller "Dynamic Island" cutout than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Camera

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The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are the first iPhones to feature a physical Aperture in its camera system.

Connectivity

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The Pro is expected to use the new 5G over satellite infrastructure using

Battery

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The iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max will feature a 4,056 mAh for physical SIM, 4,288 for eSIM for the 18 Pro, and 5,391 mAh for physical SIM, 5,425 for eSIM for the 18 Pro Max.

Software

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The devices will initially ship with iOS 27.

Release

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The iPhone 18 Pro will have a starting price of US$1,199.[55][56] Pre-orders for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to start on September 12, 2026.[4]

Availability by region

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Notes

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  1. ↑ Attributed to multiple references:[17][18][19][20][21][22]
  2. ↑ Following the announcent of the iPhone event, the tagline for the iPhone event is different in every country.[54]

References

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