Overview
- Supply‑chain renders and leaked dummy photos published May 29 show a four‑color Pro palette with a headline Dark Cherry finish and confirm earlier case‑ and MagSafe imagery.
- Multiple leaks and analyst notes converge on an A20 Pro system‑on‑chip built on TSMC’s 2nm process that is expected to raise raw speed, on‑device AI capacity and power efficiency.
- Pro Max hardware leaks point to a substantially larger battery around 5,100mAh that requires a slightly thicker, heavier chassis to improve real‑world battery life.
- CAD files and tipsters indicate Apple will shrink the Dynamic Island by moving at least one Face ID component under the display rather than adopting full under‑display Face ID now.
- Analysts say Apple may debut Pro models in September 2026—possibly alongside a foldable—while holding standard iPhone 18 models into 2027 and trying to limit major price rises despite higher chip and memory costs and the move toward a new C2 modem with expanded satellite capabilities.