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What Upgrading to iPhone 18 Pro From iPhone 17 Pro Gets You
MacRumors • • general
Key Points:
- Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max feature targeted upgrades over last year's models, including improved performance, camera capabilities, battery life, and faster wired charging, while retaining key specs like display sizes and peak brightness.
- The new A20 Pro chip delivers up to 20% faster CPU and 40% faster GPU performance, along with doubled AI processing power and a redesigned vapor chamber for better sustained performance.
- The Main camera now has a variable-aperture system with significantly better low-light performance, new manual controls, and enhanced cinematic video capabilities, including 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps.
- Battery life is extended to up to 36 hours on the iPhone 18 Pro and 45 hours on the Pro Max, with wired charging improved to 50% charge in around 15 minutes; a new 2TB storage option is available for the iPhone 18 Pro.
- Pricing starts at $1,199 for the iPhone 18 Pro and $1,299 for the Pro Max, with pre-orders beginning September 12 and availability on September 18.
