iPhone 18 Pro: Full specs (confirmed and rumored)

The iPhone 18 Pro is Apple 2026 Pro flagship, expected to launch in September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the iPhone Fold. This page consolidates every spec we have confirmed or strongly rumored, organized by category.

Specs marked as Confirmed are based on Apple's official statements, regulatory filings, or the iPhone 17 Pro existing spec sheet (where the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to retain the same value). Specs marked as Rumored are based on supply-chain reports from credible analysts.

What chip does the iPhone 18 Pro use?

The iPhone 18 Pro uses the A20 Pro chip, manufactured on TSMC 2nm process. The A20 Pro is a 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency) with a 7-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine rated at 38 TOPS.

• Process: 2nm (TSMC N2) — Confirmed, Apple keynote (Sept 9)
• CPU: 6-core (2P + 4E), up to 20% faster than A19 Pro — Confirmed, Apple keynote
• GPU: 7-core, up to 40% faster than A19 Pro — Confirmed, Apple keynote
• Neural Engine: 16-core, 38 TOPS — Confirmed, Apple keynote
• RAM: 12GB LPDDR5X — Confirmed, KB Securities (June 16 2026)
• Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB — Confirmed, pattern from prior Pro models

The 2nm process delivers ~15% performance improvement and ~30% efficiency improvement over the A19 Pro — Apple's official keynote claim. Tom's Guide and Gizmodo hands-on reviews both report that the A20 Pro's "Super Cores" (the 2 performance cores) feel closer to M-class Mac silicon than to any prior mobile chip, with Geekbench 6 single-core scores around 3,400-3,500 vs ~2,800 on A19 Pro. In real-world use, this means roughly 3 more hours of video playback compared to the iPhone 17 Pro.

What about the display?

The iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch OLED display with ProMotion (120Hz adaptive refresh rate) and the smaller Dynamic Island (35% smaller than the iPhone 17 Pro (updated from earlier 30% estimate)). For a full breakdown of what the leak shows and what stays the same, see our iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island FAQ.

• Size: 6.3 inches — Confirmed, multiple sources
• Resolution: 2622 x 1206 (expected) — Rumored, panel suppliers
• Refresh rate: 1Hz-120Hz adaptive (ProMotion) — Confirmed, same as iPhone 17 Pro
• Peak brightness: 2,500 nits (outdoor), 1,600 nits (HDR) — Rumored, slight upgrade
• Ceramic Shield: 2nd generation — Confirmed, same as iPhone 17 Pro
• Dynamic Island: 35% smaller — Rumored, updated July 2026 from earlier 30% Ross Young estimate
• Always-on display: Yes — Confirmed

What are the camera specs?

The iPhone 18 Pro has a triple-lens rear camera system: 48MP main (fixed f/1.78), 48MP ultrawide, and 12MP 5x telephoto. The front camera is 24MP.

• Main: 48MP, f/1.78 (fixed) — Confirmed, Apple keynote + Gizmodo hands-on
• Ultrawide: 48MP, f/2.2 — Confirmed, Apple keynote
• Telephoto: 12MP, 5x periscope, f/2.8 — Confirmed, Apple keynote
• Front camera: 24MP, f/1.9, autofocus — Confirmed, Apple keynote
• Video: 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps — Confirmed, Apple keynote
• ProRes 2: Yes — Confirmed, Apple keynote
• Sensor-shift OIS: Yes (main camera) — Confirmed

Note: The iPhone 18 Pro Max is the only 2026 iPhone to get the variable-aperture main camera. The smaller iPhone 18 Pro uses a fixed f/1.78 lens — slightly narrower than the iPhone 17 Pro's f/1.6 — and does not have moving aperture blades. Per TechRadar's hands-on, the Pro's main camera delivers noticeably better low-light performance than the 17 Pro thanks to the wider aperture + A20 Pro ISP improvements, even without variable aperture.

How much RAM and storage?

The iPhone 18 Pro has 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, up from 8GB on the iPhone 17 Pro. Storage options are 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.

• RAM: 12GB LPDDR5X — Confirmed, KB Securities (June 16 2026)
• Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB — Confirmed (pattern)

The 12GB RAM is the meaningful upgrade. It is required for the on-device Apple Intelligence features in iOS 27, and it future-proofs the iPhone 18 Pro for several years of iOS updates. As of June 16 2026, the standard iPhone 18 is also expected to ship with 12GB — Apple is reportedly unifying RAM across the lineup to support on-device foundation model and multi-window multitasking in iOS 27.

What modem and connectivity?

The iPhone 18 Pro uses Apple C2 modem, supporting sub-6 GHz and mmWave 5G. It also has Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip.

• Modem: Apple C2 (custom) — Confirmed, Apple keynote
• 5G: Sub-6 GHz + mmWave — Confirmed, new with C2
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) — Confirmed, Apple keynote
• Bluetooth: 6.0 — Confirmed, Apple keynote
• UWB: 2nd generation Ultra Wideband — Confirmed, Apple keynote
• Satellite: Emergency SOS + limited satellite data — Confirmed, Apple keynote
• NFC: Yes (Apple Pay) — Confirmed

What about the battery and charging?

The iPhone 18 Pro has a slightly larger battery than the iPhone 17 Pro, with 60W wired charging (matching the Pro Max for the first time) and 35W MagSafe.

• Battery capacity: ~4,400 mAh — Confirmed, Apple keynote. Modest +3-5% over the iPhone 17 Pro (~4,252 mAh). The Pro Max has the bigger battery jump (+15%); the smaller Pro mostly relies on 2nm efficiency gains.
• Wired charging: 60W USB-C (50% in 15 min with 40W+ adapter) — Confirmed, Apple keynote. Matches the Pro Max for the first time.
• Wireless charging: 35W MagSafe (50% in 30 min with 30W+ adapter) — Confirmed, Apple keynote
• Reverse wireless charging: No — Confirmed, Apple has not enabled this

What are the dimensions and weight?

The iPhone 18 Pro dimensions are nearly identical to the iPhone 17 Pro, with a marginally thinner body.

• Height: 149.6 mm — Rumored, supply chain
• Width: 71.5 mm — Rumored
• Depth: 8.25 mm — Rumored, 0.05mm thinner than iPhone 17 Pro
• Weight: 199 g — Rumored, 2g lighter than iPhone 17 Pro

What materials is it made from?

The iPhone 18 Pro uses a titanium frame (grade 5), a ceramic shield front, and a textured matte glass back.

• Frame: Grade 5 titanium — Confirmed, same as iPhone 17 Pro
• Front: Ceramic Shield 2 — Confirmed
• Back: Textured matte glass — Confirmed
• IP rating: IP68 (6m for 30 min) — Confirmed

What colors will it be available in?

The iPhone 18 Pro ships in four colors, all confirmed at the Sept 9 keynote. The naming has shifted from "titanium + descriptor" (iPhone 17 Pro) to single-word color names:

• Burgundy (new) — Confirmed, Apple keynote. The signature Pro color for 2026. Color-matched glass back, not painted.
• Glacier (new) — Confirmed, Apple keynote. A very light blue.
• Silver — Confirmed, Apple keynote. Replaces "Natural Titanium" from iPhone 17 Pro. Brighter, more reflective.
• Black — Confirmed, Apple keynote. Replaces "Black Titanium" — slightly darker and more uniform than the 17 Pro black.

How much will it cost?

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 in the US, $100 more than the iPhone 17 Pro's $1,099 launch. The $100 increase applies across all tiers. Storage upgrades add $200 (512GB) or $400 (1TB).

• 256GB: $1,199 — Confirmed, Apple keynote
• 512GB: $1,399 — Confirmed, Apple keynote
• 1TB: $1,599 — Confirmed, Apple keynote

The $100 increase is the first across-the-board price hike for the Pro line since the iPhone 14 Pro. Analysts at Wedbush (Sept 11 note) attribute the increase to (a) the 5,425-5,567 mAh battery cell costs (Apple's stacked-cell packaging is roughly 25% more expensive than the 17 Pro Max cell), and (b) the A20 Pro's 2nm wafer costs at TSMC (which rose ~12% over N3E). The Pro Max launch price of $1,299 (was $1,199 on 17 Pro Max) is the same $100 increase, so the pricing ladder remains Pro Max = Pro + $100.

When will it launch?

The iPhone 18 Pro was announced at Apple's "Awe Dropping" event on September 9, 2026. Pre-orders open Saturday, September 12, 2026 (today), and the phone ships Friday, September 18, 2026.

• Announcement: September 9, 2026 — Confirmed, Apple Newsroom
• Pre-orders: September 12, 2026 (5am PT) — Confirmed, Apple Newsroom
• Availability: September 18, 2026 — Confirmed, Apple Newsroom

For our coverage of the iPhone 18 Pro launch event, see our iPhone 18 launch hub.

What about battery life in real-world use?

Apple's Sept 9 keynote confirmed the iPhone 18 Pro battery life numbers — a meaningful step up from the iPhone 17 Pro:

• Video playback: 36 hours (vs 23 hours on iPhone 17 Pro — +57%)
• Streaming video: 30 hours (vs 20 hours — +50%)
• Audio playback: 95 hours (vs 85 hours — +12%)
• Mixed daily use: 16-18 hours of screen-on time (vs 14-16 hours)
• Standby time: Up to 12 days

For comparison, the iPhone 17 Pro delivered roughly 13-15 hours of mixed screen-on time. The iPhone 18 Pro is the first non-Pro-Max iPhone to consistently deliver a full day of heavy use on a single charge. The improvement comes from (a) the 2nm A20 Pro's idle efficiency gains (30-40% leakage reduction from GAAFET transistors), and (b) Apple's 35W MagSafe + 60W wired charging meaning less time tethered.

The Pro's 36-hour video playback is significantly less than the Pro Max's 45 hours — a 9-hour gap. The difference comes from the Pro's smaller battery (~4,400 mAh vs 5,567 mAh on the Pro Max), not from chip efficiency, since both phones use the same A20 Pro.

How much will repairs cost?

Apple has not yet published iPhone 18 Pro repair pricing, but based on iPhone 17 Pro pricing:

• Screen replacement (front): $329
• Back glass replacement: $199
• Battery replacement: $99
• Camera module replacement: $349-$499 per camera
• Other damage: $599 flat fee

AppleCare+ for iPhone 18 Pro is expected to be $13.99/month or $269 for 2 years, which covers screen and back glass replacement with a $29 deductible and other damage with a $99 deductible.

What is the iPhone 18 Pro resale value?

Based on iPhone 17 Pro resale values, the iPhone 18 Pro should retain roughly 60-70% of its value after 12 months and 40-50% after 24 months. Specifically:

• iPhone 18 Pro 256GB (1 year later): $650-$750
• iPhone 18 Pro 256GB (2 years later): $440-$550

Resale values are highest for the new colors (Burgundy, Light Blue) and the higher storage tiers (1TB). The 1TB iPhone 18 Pro typically retains 5-8% more value than the 256GB model.

What is in the box?

The iPhone 18 Pro ships with:

• The iPhone 18 Pro device
• USB-C to USB-C cable (1m, woven)
• SIM ejector tool
• Apple logo stickers
• Documentation and warranty card

There is no charger, no EarPods, and no case in the box — same as the iPhone 12 onward. The USB-C cable is rated for USB 3.0 data transfer speeds (up to 10 Gbps) and 100W charging (though the iPhone 18 Pro only draws 25W).

Will my old iPhone case fit the iPhone 18 Pro?

No. The iPhone 18 Pro has slightly different dimensions than the iPhone 17 Pro (8.25mm deep vs 8.30mm), a smaller Dynamic Island (camera cutout placement will be the same but the opening is smaller), and a larger camera bump. iPhone 17 Pro cases will not fit the iPhone 18 Pro.

For MagSafe accessories, the MagSafe magnet ring is unchanged, so all existing MagSafe chargers, wallets, and battery packs will work with the iPhone 18 Pro.

What about environmental specs and sustainability?

• Recycled materials: 38% recycled cobalt in battery, 100% recycled tungsten in frame, 75% recycled aluminum in enclosure
• Packaging: 100% fiber-based, no outer plastic wrap
• Energy efficiency: USB-C charger (sold separately) is required to meet Energy Star 9.0 efficiency standards
• Carbon footprint: 56 kg CO2e for the 256GB model (vs 61 kg for iPhone 17 Pro — 8% reduction)
• Trade-in: Apple Trade In accepts older iPhones for credit toward the iPhone 18 Pro

Apple has committed to making every product carbon neutral by 2030. The iPhone 18 Pro is the second iPhone to ship with the carbon-reduced branding (after the iPhone 17 Pro).

How does the iPhone 18 Pro compare to the iPhone 17 Pro at a glance?

Spec	iPhone 18 Pro (confirmed)	iPhone 17 Pro
Chip	A20 Pro (2nm, +20% CPU, +40% GPU)	A19 Pro (3nm)
GPU cores	7	6
RAM	12GB	8GB
Main camera	48MP, f/1.78 (fixed)	48MP, f/1.6 (fixed)
Ultrawide	48MP	48MP
Telephoto	12MP 5x periscope	12MP 5x periscope
Front camera	24MP	12MP
Modem	Apple C2 (mmWave)	Qualcomm (sub-6 only)
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth	Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6.0	Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
Dynamic Island	35% smaller	Standard size
Battery	~4,400 mAh	~4,252 mAh
Video playback	36 hours	23 hours
Wired charging	60W (50% in 15 min)	25W
MagSafe	35W (50% in 30 min)	25W
Video	8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps ProRes 2	4K at 60fps ProRes
Starting price	$1,199	$1,099

The iPhone 18 Pro is the meaningful upgrade for users on iPhone 16 Pro or older. The biggest year-over-year gains are +57% video playback, +140% faster wired charging (60W vs 25W), and 50% more RAM (12GB vs 8GB, which matters for Apple Intelligence 2 on-device models). For iPhone 17 Pro users, the upgrade is incremental — variable aperture, 60W charging, and 36-hour battery life are all Pro Max exclusive on the 18 generation. The smaller Pro is meaningfully faster but loses the camera differentiation.