US-based tech giant Apple is gearing up for launch ofits next flagship series, iPhone18series. The early leaks clarifyportray the image of upcoming devices.
The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are likelyto headline the company's next premium lineup, and early reports suggest that these models could introduce some noticeableupgrades in design and features. However, the company has confirmed nothingregardingdisplay, camera, chipset, battery, and pricingstrategy. The media reports suggest a redesign of the front display.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Design
The key changesthatarelikely to arrive with the upcoming flagship seriesareshift of Face ID hardware beneath the screen.The media report suggests that thecompany could place the Face ID components under the display on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Maxand if thishappens,the Dynamic Island will be removed from the display. Thecamera sensor on the front appears as a small hole positioned near the top-left corner of the display.
This willultimately makethe display look cleaner.However, some media reports alsoclaimthat the overalldesign of the devicewill remain similar to what the company is expected to introduce with the iPhone 17 Pro lineup.
On the rear panel, the device is expected to continue the triple camera setup mounted on a raised camera platformwhereasthe basic layoutremainsthe same. Some leaksclaimthat the company may adjust the texture or finish of the rearglass,which makes the deviceblendmore seamlessly with the aluminum frame. The company is also likely to be introducing newcolouroptions such asdeep purple, burgundy, andcoffee-toned brown.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Camera
Speaking about optics, the camera hardware is likely to be another factor wherethecompany can bring majorupgrades. Media reports and experts suggest thatApple could add mechanical iris on at least one rear camera.The mechanical iris will allow the users to adjust the aperture ofthe cameradepending on lighting conditions.
Some media reports alsostatethatthe company could adopt a three-layer stacked image sensor developed by South Korean tech giant Samsung. The three-layer stacked imagesensors thatare developed using this approach are typically designed to handle image processingfaster while reducing noise in photos. These sensors can also help improve dynamic range, which may result in better detail in both bright and darker areas ofan imagewhile the main and telephoto lens are likely to feature wider apertures to improve low-light photography.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Processor and Launch
In terms ofprocessors, the company may introduce a new chipset forthe iPhone18 Pro lineup. The phones are expected to run onthe A20Pro chipsetwhich is said to be built using TSMC's next generation 2nm manufacturing process.
The device is expected to follow its traditional schedule. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are likely to debut around September 2026whereassome experts and reportsclaimthat the iPhone 18 may arrive later, hopefully in 2027.