Overview
- - A new analyst note points to “aggressive pricing” for the Pro models, with earlier reports placing U.S. starting prices near $1,099 for iPhone 18 Pro and $1,199 for Pro Max, and India estimates around ₹1.35–1.40 lakh and ₹1.50–1.55 lakh.
- - Multiple outlets expect Apple to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in September 2026, while analysis suggests the standard iPhone 18 could follow in early 2027, with a rumored foldable model shipping later than the Pro phones.
- - Leaks widely tip a next‑generation A20 or A20 Pro processor built on TSMC’s 2‑nanometer process, a shift expected to lift speed and improve power efficiency for on‑device features.
- - Design reports point to under‑display Face ID on the Pro models with a much smaller punch‑hole selfie camera, which would shrink today’s Dynamic Island cutout.
- - Camera and battery hardware are also rumored to change, including a mechanical iris and stacked image sensor for faster, cleaner shots, and a Pro Max battery near 5,100 mAh that could make the phone thicker and heavier.