Archive · 24 Aug 2026
iPhone 18 Pro Models Reportedly Gain Cameras, Batteries, Smaller Notch
Apple is expected to announce two new expensive phones called the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Reports say they could arrive on September 9.
The phones may look much like the current iPhone 17 Pro models.
Their front notch could become smaller because some Face ID parts may move under the screen.
A new A20 Pro chip could make the phones faster and use less energy.
The Pro Max may get a special camera that can control how much light enters the lens.
Both phones may have larger batteries and better connections.
However, the phones could cost more than the current models, and Apple has not confirmed these reports.
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max on September 9, alongside its first foldable iPhone.
The Pro models may retain their current screen sizes while gaining upgraded displays and a Dynamic Island up to 35% narrower.
The phones are expected to use an A20 Pro chip, with reports claiming improved performance and efficiency over the A19 chip.
Camera upgrades may include a variable-aperture main camera exclusive to the Pro Max, plus new sensors and a telephoto lens.
Larger batteries and possible price increases of ₹5,000–₹20,000 are reported, with the iPhone 18 Pro potentially starting at ₹1,50,000 in India.
- Who
- Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
- What
- The reported upgrades include new chips, smaller Dynamic Island cutouts, camera changes, larger batteries, modem improvements and higher prices.
- When
- The launch is reportedly expected on September 9, 2026; one report describes it as occurring in the next few weeks or next month.
- Where
- The reports discuss models for the United States and India, including possible Indian prices and different modem and battery configurations for US models.
- Why
- The reported changes are intended to improve performance, efficiency, connectivity, photography and battery capacity, while component costs may contribute to higher prices.
Reported Upgrade Benefits
Uncertainty And Price Concerns
Performance and battery life
Reported Upgrade Benefits
The A20 Pro chip, reported 2nm manufacturing process and larger batteries could improve speed, efficiency and battery life.
Uncertainty And Price Concerns
The battery increase is based on rumors, and one report cautions that the practical improvement could be marginal.
Camera improvements
Reported Upgrade Benefits
A variable-aperture camera, new sensors and a telephoto upgrade could improve low-light photography, exposure and depth-focused images.
Uncertainty And Price Concerns
The camera details have not been confirmed by Apple, and the variable-aperture feature may be limited to the Pro Max.
Value for money
Reported Upgrade Benefits
The reported hardware upgrades could make the Pro Max a stronger flagship option despite its higher price.
Uncertainty And Price Concerns
Reports suggest substantial price increases, including a possible ₹1,50,000 starting price for the Pro in India and an even higher price for the Pro Max.
- Expected launch
- September 9, according to a Bloomberg report cited in the article.
- Display sizes
- The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to have a 6.3-inch display, while the Pro Max may retain a 6.9-inch display.
- Dynamic Island
- The Dynamic Island is rumored to be smaller; one report claims the iPhone 18 Pro version could be 35% narrower than on the iPhone 17 Pro.
- Processor
- The A20 Pro is reportedly built using TSMC’s 2nm process and could be 18% faster and 30% more efficient than the A19 chip.
- Camera feature
- The iPhone 18 Pro Max may receive a variable-aperture main camera, potentially exclusive to that model.
- Battery estimates
- Reported capacities include 4,288mAh for the Pro and 5,567mAh for the Pro Max in US models, with smaller capacities for models with physical SIM slots.
- Expected India pricing
- The iPhone 18 Pro models may cost ₹5,000–₹20,000 more than the current Pro models; the Pro could start at approximately ₹1,50,000.
