This year, however, Apple intends to adjust its release strategy by separating the Pro series launch from that of the standard models. The regular iPhone 18 and the new foldable device announcements are expected to occur concurrently or at a later date.
Regarding design, the iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to maintain Apple’s signature flat-edged aesthetic, with only minor tweaks. Reports suggest that the new devices may be slightly thicker to accommodate larger batteries and an enhanced vapor chamber cooling system.
The display sizes are projected to stay the same, with the iPhone 18 Pro featuring a 6.3-inch screen and the Pro Max at 6.9 inches. A major rumored alteration is a smaller Dynamic Island, as Apple is reportedly relocating some Face ID components beneath the display.
LEAK: iPhone 18 Pro Max camera details surface ahead of launch.
• New Sony IMX905 main sensor
• Variable aperture support confirmed (iPhone first)
• 1.22μm pixels retained
• 48MP ultrawide (Sony IMX972) unchanged
• Periscope telephoto (Sony IMX973) unchanged
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Performance and hardware
The iPhone 18 Pro series is also expected to feature Apple’s upcoming A20 Pro chip, which is being manufactured using TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm process. This new chip is anticipated to deliver enhanced performance while also boosting power efficiency.
In terms of battery, leaks indicate that the iPhone 18 Pro Max may come with a battery capacity of up to 5,567mAh, depending on regional specifications, potentially offering longer battery life than its predecessor.
Camera upgrades
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is also rumored to feature significant camera enhancements, with the most substantial upgrade likely coming to the main sensor. Supply chain leaks suggest that Apple could introduce a 48MP Fusion camera with a variable aperture.
This new system would allow the camera to physically adjust the light entering the lens, providing better exposure control, enhanced low-light capabilities, and more natural depth-of-field effects.
iPhone 18 Pro may get thicker, heavier and lose a colour option
Leaks indicate that Apple’s next premium iPhone could undergo design changes, although the company has yet to officially confirm any specifics. While the iPhone 18 Pro is still several months away from launch, recent leaks suggest the upcoming flagship might feature a thicker body, increased weight, and a revised color palette.
Apple has not verified any of these details, and the final design and specifications will only be revealed during the official unveiling of the iPhone 18 Pro series.
Thicker design?
According to Weibo tipster Fixed Focus Digital, both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max could be around 2mm thicker than current Pro models, bringing the overall thickness to about 10.75mm.
However, Macworld reports that the phone’s body may remain largely unchanged at 8.75mm, with the extra thickness resulting from a larger camera module.
Heavier than before
Leaked information also suggests that the new Pro models may weigh more than their predecessors. Tipsters Instant Digital and Ice Universe claim that the iPhone 18 Pro Max might weigh around 240 grams, up from 233 grams for the existing model. While the exact weight of the standard Pro model is still uncertain, reports indicate it may also see a slight weight increase.
Black colour option may be dropped
Another rumored change involves the potential elimination of the black color option. Earlier leaks indicated that Apple would offer the Pro models in black, dark cherry, light blue, and silver. However, more recent reports suggest that the black finish may be dropped, leaving the available colors as dark cherry, light blue, and silver.
