Main points
- The iPhone 18 Pro will receive an updated Dynamic Island, reduced by 35%, thanks to the placement of Face ID components under the display.
- The new A20 Pro chip, built on a 2-nanometer process, will provide improved performance and power efficiency, and the new C2 modem will support 5G via satellites.
Apple's future flagship: seven major technical changes in the iPhone 18 Pro / Collage by Channel 24/Unsplash/Apple
The approach of autumn traditionally becomes a period of greatest activity in the mobile technology industry, as it is at this time that the debut of the new generation of devices from Apple is scheduled. This year's presentation promises to be especially interesting.
What innovations will the iPhone 18 Pro surprise you with?
The official presentation of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models is expected in September, while the base model of the eighteenth series may appear only in the spring of 2027. Despite the fact that the overall design will retain the features of the previous line, Apple is preparing a number of point, but very significant updates that will make the new product attractive to users, writes 24 Channel .
New Dynamic Island
One of the most noticeable visual changes will be the transformation of the Dynamic Island. This interface element, which has become a hallmark of modern iPhones, should be significantly reduced in size. Due to the fact that engineers managed to place part of the components of the Face ID system directly under the surface of the display, the total area of the cutout can be reduced by 35 percent compared to what we saw in the iPhone 17 Pro. This was previously reported by MacRumors.
This is what Dynamic Island might look like in the iPhone 18 Pro / Photo by IceUniverse
Even better photo opportunities
A serious step forward will also be made in the capabilities of mobile photography. The main camera of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will receive a variable aperture function, which will bring the smartphone closer to the capabilities of professional SLR cameras.
This technical solution will allow the device to independently or at the user's request adjust the amount of light reaching the sensor depending on the lighting conditions. In addition, this technology will provide the ability to flexibly control the depth of field, creating a natural background blur effect, notes PhoneArena.
iPhone 18 Pro should not differ in design, but will make changes to the hardware / Photo fpt
New chip
The performance of the new smartphones will be based on the A20 Pro chip. This will be the company's first processor built on a 2-nanometer technological process. It is expected that such a transition will provide a significant increase in speed and energy efficiency. Along with the main processor, the N2 network chip will also be updated, which will improve the performance of the Wi-Fi wireless connection, making it even more stable.
Own modem, already tested in other devices
A major step towards Apple's independence from third-party vendors will be the introduction of its own cellular modem, the C2. Unlike previous iterations, this modem will have full support for 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) technology.
Apple's own development is characterized by high efficiency, which will positively affect the duration of operation on a single charge. There are also assumptions that the C2 modem will support 5G communication via satellites, providing Internet access in the most remote corners of the planet.
Improving autonomy
The issue of autonomy will also be solved by physically increasing the battery capacity. The iPhone 18 Pro is planned to install a battery with a capacity of about 5,200 mAh, which is a noticeable step forward compared to 5,088 mAh in the previous Max model. Combined with an energy-saving processor and a new modem, this will provide record battery life, PhoneArena notes.
The design as a whole will not change, but there will still be something new
Apple is experimenting with new body colors, including brown, purple, and burgundy, as 9to5Mac reported in February. The company plans to make the back design more seamless by minimizing the visual border between the aluminum and glass elements.
Possible iPhone 18 Pro colors / Photo 9to5Mac
How much will the iPhone 18 Pro cost?
As for cost, Apple aims to keep prices at the same level as last year, despite rising RAM costs and competitors' pricing policies. The company will focus on optimizing internal costs to make the new flagships as competitive as possible in the market.