Note: The content below consists of supply‑chain rumors and has not been officially confirmed by Apple.
iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and Apple’s first foldable device iPhone Ultra are expected to be unveiled in early September and go on sale in late September.
The standard iPhone 18, entry‑level iPhone 18e, and second‑generation iPhone Air will be delayed and launch in March 2027.
Driven by rising costs for chips and storage, the base‑model iPhone 18 Pro is projected to see a price hike of $200‑$300 compared with its predecessor.
While the overall silhouette stays largely consistent with the iPhone 17 Pro lineup, substantial internal and refinements are rumored, with at least 12 key upgrades:
- Redesigned Smaller Dynamic Island The Face ID flood illuminator will be moved under the display, making room for a reduced‑size Dynamic Island for higher screen‑to‑body ratio.
- New‑Generation LTPO+ Display Screen sizes remain 6.3‑inch (Pro) / 6.9‑inch (Pro Max). The new LTPO+ display technology optimizes power consumption for improved battery life.
- New Deep Cherry Finish A special new “Deep Cherry” colorway joins the lineup. Light Blue, Space Gray and Silver are retained, while the existing Orange and Dark Blue finishes are expected to be discontinued.
- Revamped Rear Ceramic Shield The Ceramic Shield around the MagSafe area will adopt a frosted finish and blend seamlessly with the back glass, eliminating the current two‑tone split‑look design.
- A20 Pro Chip on TSMC 2nm Process Powered by TSMC’s first‑generation 2nm A20 Pro chip. Compared with the 3nm‑based A19 Pro, it brings major gains in performance and power efficiency.
- Apple‑Designed 3rd‑Generation C2 Modem The all‑new in‑house C2 cellular modem debuts, building on the speed and energy‑efficiency advantages of the earlier C1X chip.
- Satellite‑based 5G Connectivity Enabled by the C2 modem, the Pro series may support satellite 5G internet access, allowing web browsing even without cellular or Wi‑Fi coverage.
- Next‑Gen N2 Wireless Chip Equipped with the new N2 chip to enable hardware‑level support for Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0; further improvements remain unspecified.
- Variable‑Aperture Main Camera The 48‑MP Fusion main camera is tipped to feature variable aperture, letting users adjust light intake and better control depth‑of‑field effects.
- Simplified Camera Control Button The camera control button will drop touch‑sensing and haptic feedback, retaining only pressure‑sensitive functionality for a simpler mechanical design.
- Nearly 10% Larger Battery on iPhone 18 Pro Max Battery capacity of iPhone 18 Pro Max will increase by almost 10% versus iPhone 17 Pro Max.
- Thicker Body for iPhone 18 Pro Max To accommodate the bigger battery, the Pro Max model will have a thicker chassis than both the prior generation and the standard iPhone 18 Pro.
