iPhone 18 Pro Launching Next Month With These 12 New Features

Key Points:

• Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable "iPhone Ultra" in early September, with releases expected later that month; lower-end models including the iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 are anticipated around March 2027.
• The iPhone 18 Pro models will maintain similar display sizes (6.3-inch and 6.9-inch) and design elements to the iPhone 17 Pro series but will feature LTPO+ displays for improved battery life and a smaller Dynamic Island due to Face ID components moving under the screen.
• New hardware upgrades include the A20 Pro chip built on TSMC’s 2nm process, a third-generation C2 modem enabling 5G via satellite, and an N2 chip for enhanced wireless connectivity and performance.
• Camera enhancements involve a variable aperture 48MP main sensor and simplified Camera Control button with pressure sensitivity only; the iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to have a nearly 10% larger battery and a thicker, heavier design.
• Pricing for the iPhone 18 Pro models in the U.S. could increase by $200 to $300 compared to the iPhone 17 Pro, driven by higher component costs including expensive NAND flash memory.