We are just six hours away from Apple’s presentation of its new generation iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models, without forgetting its first foldable iPhone. Apple is expected to unveil the devices at its annual fall iPhone event, which this year will carry the theme “Surprise and Shine.” The event will take place on Wednesday, September 9. In the meantime, to help you get some sleep, here’s a rundown of the features we’re expecting from Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro models. Overall design: The iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to stick to the overall design of the iPhone 17 Pro, but could feature a more fluid back cover with less contrast between the glass and aluminum frame. Battery life: The iPhone 18 Pro Max is rumored to feature a larger 5,100 to 5,200 mAh battery and a slightly thicker and heavier design as a result. Smaller dynamic island: Apple is expected to reduce the dynamic island, which is possible by moving some Face ID components below the screen. Improved display: The iPhone 18 Pro models are said to use a more energy-efficient LTPO+ display, supplied by Samsung Display and LG Display. A20 Pro Chip: Apple’s next-generation chip will use TSMC’s advanced 2nm process, including Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module (WMCM) technology, which should bring improvements in performance and power efficiency. C2 Modem: Apple’s next-generation internal cellular modem could be included in Pro models, offering faster speeds and improved efficiency. However, the C2 may still lack mmWave capability and the devices may use a Qualcomm modem in the United States and Apple’s C2 modem in other parts of the world. New camera sensor: Samsung is believed to have developed a new three-layer stacked image sensor for the iPhone 18 Pro line that improves responsiveness, noise and dynamic range. Variable Aperture: The 48-megapixel Fusion camera on both iPhone 18 Pro models is expected to get a variable aperture for greater control over light and depth of field. 5G Satellite Internet: iPhone 18 Pro models could support full 5G connectivity via satellite, which would be a big expansion of Apple’s existing satellite-based emergency features. Simplified camera control: Apple is said to have redesigned the camera control button to use pressure sensing without a separate capacitive layer, simply to reduce complexity and cost. New Colors: Apple has reportedly tested several new finishes, but we’re betting on these three: light blue, dark cherry, and silver. We no longer expect a black option. iOS 27: The iPhone 18 Pro will ship with iOS 27 and its overhauled Siri AI experience, including screen awareness, personal context, web awareness, and expanded Apple Intelligence features. Apple has held its fall event in the first two weeks of September in each of the past years, and new iPhones typically go on sale the following Friday. Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are rumored to begin on Saturday, September 12 at 12 a.m. Pacific Time this year. Note that Apple will not release a standard iPhone 18 in September 2026. The lineup will focus on its latest premium iPhones. The iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 will be released in spring 2027. For everything we know about the foldable “iPhone Ultra,” be sure to check out our dedicated roundup. Popular Stories Apple races to secure memory ahead of iPhone 18 Pro launch With less than six weeks until the long-awaited debut of the iPhone 18 Pro and the first… iPhone 18 Pro will launch next month with these 12 new features It’s now August, and that means the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are just a month away. The devices are expected to look similar to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but there will still be plenty of changes year-over-year, with rumored features including a smaller Dynamic Island, 5G via satellite, and more. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a… The iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone could quickly sell out due to memory shortages. The iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and foldable “iPhone Ultra” could be in short supply this year, leading to long wait times and initial outages during pre-orders. Semiconductor analyst Tim Culpan says Apple is having trouble getting enough DRAM to finish production of new iPhone models, and chip supplier TSMC has $1 billion worth of unpackaged processors waiting for memory chips. …
