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iPhone 18 Pro Could Be Noticeably Thicker Than iPhone 17 Pro
MacRumors • • general
Key Points:
- The iPhone 18 Pro will feature a thicker aluminum frame and camera housing compared to the iPhone 17 Pro, with an estimated overall thickness increase of about 2mm, reaching approximately 9.9–10.9mm.
- Apple will continue using aluminum alloy mid-frames for the iPhone 18 Pro series, maintaining the material introduced with the iPhone 17 Pro rather than switching back to titanium.
- The increased thickness is linked to a redesigned main camera system, which is rumored to include the iPhone's first variable aperture lens, a component that costs 50% more than the current fixed-aperture lens.
- Supply chain reports indicate production ramp-up of the new camera module by suppliers such as LG Innotek and Sunny Optical, supporting the anticipated camera upgrade.
- The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to launch in September alongside Apple's first foldable iPhone, with caution advised for buyers regarding potential discoloration and surface chipping issues seen in some iPhone 17 Pro units.
