Apple's Iphone 18 Series: Key Features and Specs Revealed
WHO:
MacRumors - Apple is the company releasing the iPhone 18 series.
MacRumors - The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are part of the new lineup.
MacRumors - Samsung is working on a new three-layer stacked image sensor for the iPhone 18.
MacRumors - TSMC is involved in the production of the A20 chip using a 2nm process.
WHAT:
MacRumors - The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a variable aperture lens for the main rear camera, allowing users to manually adjust the aperture for different lighting conditions.
MacRumors - The iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to have display sizes of 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, respectively, unchanged from the iPhone 17 Pro series.
MacRumors - The iPhone 18 Pro Max will be approximately 3 grams heavier than the iPhone 14 Pro Max, making it the heaviest model Apple has produced.
MacRumors - The iPhone 18 Pro models will use LTPO+ display technology, which is expected to improve power efficiency compared to the current LTPO technology.
MacRumors - The iPhone 18 Pro models will ship with 12GB of RAM.
MacRumors - The iPhone 18 Pro Max will have a battery rated for 5,567mAh in the U.S., an increase of nearly 500mAh from the iPhone 17 Pro Max's 5,088mAh.
MacRumors - The Dynamic Island cutout on the iPhone 18 Pro models will have a width of around 13.5mm, down from around 20.7mm on the iPhone 17 Pro models.
MacRumors - The iPhone 18 Pro models will feature a variable aperture lens for the main rear camera, allowing users to manually adjust the aperture for different lighting conditions.
MacRumors - Apple plans to add support for 5G satellite internet in the iPhone 18 Pro models as early as next year, allowing full internet connectivity through satellite.
9to5Mac - The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to use Apple's in-house C2 modem in most markets, while U.S. models may still use Qualcomm hardware.
MacRumors - Apple is testing a deep red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, along with potential colors like light blue, dark cherry, dark gray, and silver.
MacRumors - The iPhone 18 series will include the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable iPhone ("iPhone Ultra") in September 2026.
MacRumors - The iPhone 18 Pro is rated for 4,056mAh in China and 4,288mAh in the U.S., while the iPhone 18 Pro Max is rated for 5,391mAh in China and 5,567mAh in the U.S.
MacRumors - The iPhone 18 Pro Max will weigh around 243 grams.
MacRumors - The Dynamic Island cutout on the iPhone 18 Pro models will be approximately 35% narrower than on the iPhone 17 Pro models.
MacRumors - The iPhone 18 Pro models will use LTPO+ display technology for better power efficiency.
MacRumors - The A20 chip in the iPhone 18 Pro models is expected to deliver a 15% speed gain and 30% better efficiency compared to the A19 series.
MacRumors - Apple plans to add support for 5G satellite internet in the iPhone 18 Pro models.
MacRumors - The iPhone 18 Pro models will ship with iOS 27, featuring a rebuilt version of Siri.
WHERE:
MacRumors - The iPhone 18 series will be released in the U.S. and China.
WHEN:
MacRumors - The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are set to be released in September 2026, followed by the iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2, and iPhone 18e in spring 2027.
WHY:
MacRumors - Apple is reportedly simplifying the Camera Control button design to reduce costs associated with the current complex design.
MacRumors - Apple aims to enhance battery life and performance with the new A20 chip and larger battery capacities.
HOW:
MacRumors - Apple's A20 chip will be packaged with TSMC's Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module (WMCM) technology, allowing for RAM to be integrated directly onto the same wafer as the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine.
MacRumors - The A20 chip will utilize TSMC's 2nm process for improved power and efficiency.
MacRumors - Apple is reportedly simplifying the Camera Control button design to reduce costs.
(UPDATED July 31, 2026 10:54 UTC)
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will introduce a variable aperture lens for the main rear camera, allowing users to manually adjust the aperture based on lighting conditions. These models will maintain display sizes of 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, respectively, and will feature improved LTPO+ display technology for better power efficiency, along with 12GB of RAM. Additionally, the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be approximately 3 grams heavier than the iPhone 14 Pro Max, making it the heaviest model Apple has produced, while the design of the Camera Control button is being simplified to cut costs.
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(UPDATED July 31, 2026 01:34 UTC)
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a robust battery rated for 5,567mAh, which is nearly 500mAh more than its predecessor, the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The new models will also showcase a slimmer Dynamic Island cutout, measuring around 13.5mm, and introduce a variable aperture lens for the main rear camera, giving users more control over their photography. Additionally, Apple plans to incorporate support for 5G satellite internet in the iPhone 18 Pro models as early as next year, along with a range of new color options including a deep red finish.
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(UPDATED July 30, 2026 13:36 UTC)
Apple is set to release the iPhone 18 series, which will include the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable model known as the "iPhone Ultra" in September 2026. The iPhone 18 Pro models will feature the new A20 chip, promising a 15% speed gain and 30% better efficiency, along with larger battery capacities of 4,056mAh in China and 4,288mAh in the U.S. Additionally, the iPhone 18 Pro Max will weigh around 243 grams and will support 5G satellite internet, shipping with iOS 27 and a revamped version of Siri.