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iPhone 18 Pro
A variable-aperture main camera and the 2nm A20 Pro chip.
Overview
The 18 Pro keeps the plateau design of the 17 Pro but changes much of what is under the glass. The A20 Pro, built on a 2-nanometer process, has a six-core CPU, a seven-core GPU and a pair of 16-core Neural Engines, and Apple says it is up to 40 percent faster in graphics than the A19 Pro. A larger vapor chamber with three times the surface area helps it sustain that speed.
The headline camera feature is the main lens's mechanical aperture. Six laser-cut blades let it open to f/1.48 or close down to f/4 with four selectable steps, giving more control over depth of field and light. The telephoto reaches 4x and 8x crops, the ultra wide is 48 megapixels, and the 18-megapixel Center Stage front camera returns.
The Dynamic Island is smaller and can show up to three Live Activities. Battery life grew to 36 hours of video, and the new Apple C2 modem and N1 chip handle cellular, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. A Burgundy color is new. It starts at $1,199, $100 more than the 17 Pro, with 256GB.
Why it mattered
The variable aperture is the first physical aperture on an iPhone camera.
At a glance
- Announced
- September 9, 2026
- Released
- September 18, 2026
- Launch price
- $1,199
- Chip
- Apple A20 Pro
- Display
- 6.3"
- Storage
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
- Status
- Available
Highlights
- A20 Pro on a 2-nanometer process
- Variable aperture f/1.48 to f/4
- Up to 36 hours of video playback
- Apple C2 modem and Wi-Fi 7
- New Burgundy finish
Tech specs
Specifications as published at launch. Some values (like battery life) are manufacturer estimates.
Display
- Size
- 6.3-inch
- Type
- Super Retina XDR OLED, always-on, Dynamic Island
- Resolution
- 2622 x 1206 pixels (460 ppi)
- Refresh rate
- Up to 120 Hz (ProMotion)
- Brightness
- 1,000 nits typical, 1,600 nits peak (HDR), 3,000 nits peak (outdoor)
Chip
- Chip
- Apple A20 Pro (2nm)
- CPU
- 6-core (2 super, 4 efficiency)
- GPU
- 7-core with Neural Accelerators
- Neural Engine
- Dual 16-core
Memory
- Storage options
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Camera
- Rear cameras
- Triple 48MP: Fusion main 24mm f/1.48 to f/4 variable aperture, ultra wide 13mm f/2.2, telephoto 100mm (4x) f/2.8
- Front camera
- 18MP Center Stage, f/1.9
- Video recording
- 4K Dolby Vision HDR at up to 120 fps; ProRes and ProRes RAW; Cinematic mode up to 4K 60 fps
Battery
- Video playback
- Up to 36 hours
- Charging
- USB-C, MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25W, fast charge to 50% in about 15 minutes with 60W adapter
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with Apple C2 modem
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7 via Apple N1
- Connector
- USB-C
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 6
- SIM
- Dual eSIM only
- Ultra Wideband
- Second-generation Ultra Wideband
- Satellite
- Satellite features supported
Design
- Dimensions
- 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm
- Weight
- 211 g
- Materials
- Aluminum unibody, Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back, sapphire lens cover
- Water resistance
- IP68 (up to 6 m for 30 minutes)
Security
- Authentication
- Face ID (TrueDepth camera)
Software
- Launch OS
- iOS 27
In the news
Early benchmark suggests iPhone Duo's A20 Pro performs on par with iPhone 18 Pro
A Geekbench 7 listing for the iPhone Duo shows scores in line with the iPhone 18 Pro, according to MacRumors.
Apple says some iPhone 18 Pro Max units on AT&T need replacing after cellular failures
Apple confirmed the problem affects a small number of devices and recommends iOS 27.0.1 to prevent it.
Report: India-built iPhone 18 Pro units were set to ship worldwide for launch
A secondhand report says Foxconn and Tata plants in India produced Pro models for global sale. Apple has not confirmed the details.
iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 and Pro Max at $1,299, up $100
Both Pro models start at 256GB and now offer a 2TB option for the first time.