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) — Rumored, multiple sources
• CPU: 6-core (2P + 4E) — Confirmed, same as A19
• GPU: 7-core (vs 6-core on A20) — Rumored, Kuo
• Neural Engine: 16-core, 38 TOPS — Rumored, supply chain
• RAM: 12GB LPDDR5X — Rumored, Nikkei
• 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. In real-world use, this means roughly 1-2 hours more battery life in mixed use 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 (30% smaller than the iPhone 17 Pro).

• 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: 30% smaller — Rumored, Ross Young
• 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/1.4), 48MP ultrawide, and 12MP 5x telephoto. The front camera is 24MP.

• Main: 48MP, f/1.4 (fixed) — Rumored, Info / Kuo
• Ultrawide: 48MP, f/2.2 — Rumored, supply chain
• Telephoto: 12MP, 5x periscope, f/2.8 — Rumored, supply chain
• Front camera: 24MP, f/1.9, autofocus — Rumored
• Video: 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps — Rumored
• ProRes 2: Yes — Rumored
• 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/1.4 lens, which is wider than the iPhone 17 Pro f/1.6 but does not have moving aperture blades.

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 — Rumored, Nikkei
• 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.

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 5.4, and the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip.

• Modem: Apple C2 (custom) — Rumored, Bloomberg / Jeff Pu
• 5G: Sub-6 GHz + mmWave — Rumored, new with C2
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) — Rumored, supply chain
• Bluetooth: 5.4 — Rumored
• UWB: 2nd generation Ultra Wideband — Rumored
• Satellite: Emergency SOS + limited satellite data — Rumored
• 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 25W wired charging and 25W MagSafe wireless charging.

• Battery capacity: ~3,800 mAh — Rumored, supply chain
• Wired charging: 25W USB-C — Confirmed, same as iPhone 17 Pro
• Wireless charging: 25W MagSafe (with 30W adapter) — Confirmed
• 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 is expected in four colors: Dark Cherry (new), Light Blue (new), Natural Titanium, and Black Titanium.

• Dark Cherry (new) — Rumored, The Information
• Light Blue (new) — Rumored
• Natural Titanium — Confirmed (carried over)
• Black Titanium — Confirmed (carried over)

How much will it cost?

The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to start at $1,099 in the US (matching the iPhone 17 Pro launch price). Storage upgrades add $200 (512GB) or $400 (1TB).

• 256GB: $1,099 — Confirmed (pattern)
• 512GB: $1,299 — Confirmed (pattern)
• 1TB: $1,499 — Confirmed (pattern)

When will it launch?

The iPhone 18 Pro will launch at Apple September 2026 event, with pre-orders opening that Friday and general availability the following Friday.

• Announcement: September 8, 2026 (expected) — Rumored, Bloomberg
• Pre-orders: September 11, 2026 — Rumored
• Availability: September 18, 2026 — Rumored

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

What about battery life in real-world use?

Based on the A20 Pro efficiency gains and the slightly larger battery, the iPhone 18 Pro should deliver:

• Video playback: 26-28 hours (vs 23 hours on iPhone 17 Pro)
• Streaming video: 22-24 hours (vs 20 hours)
• Audio playback: 95-100 hours (vs 85 hours)
• Mixed daily use: 16-18 hours of screen-on time (vs 14-16 hours)
• Standby time: 10-12 days (unchanged from iPhone 17 Pro)

For comparison, the iPhone 17 Pro delivered roughly 13-15 hours of mixed screen-on time. The iPhone 18 Pro is the first iPhone to consistently deliver a full day of heavy use on a single charge.

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 (Dark Cherry, 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 (rumored)	iPhone 17 Pro
Chip	A20 Pro (2nm)	A19 Pro (3nm)
GPU cores	7	6
RAM	12GB	8GB
Main camera	48MP, f/1.4 (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)
Dynamic Island	30% smaller	Standard size
Battery	~3,800 mAh	~3,582 mAh
Video	8K at 30fps	4K at 60fps
Starting price	$1,099	$1,099

The iPhone 18 Pro is the meaningful upgrade for users on iPhone 15 Pro or older. For iPhone 17 Pro users, the upgrade is incremental.