iphone 18 leaks
Apple is gearing up for the most hyped smartphone launch ever, the iPhone 18 Pro series; the series is most likely to consist of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max alongside the Apple’s first ever foldable iPhone aka iPhone Ultra whereas the standard iPhone 18 is reported to debut along with iPhone 18e and second-generation iPhone Air in 2027. However, the company has not officially announced anything regarding the upcoming launches, but the internet is flooded with leaks, rumours, and reports of upcoming flagship devices. The new iPhones are said to be launched in September as the tech giant has a tradition of launching flagship in September every year. Here are the key reports and leaks regarding the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro lineup which is expected to be true.
On the inside, the phone is expected to run on the Apple A20 Pro chip, built on a 2nm process by TSMC. RAM will reportedly be integrated directly onto the chip package, which should improve efficiency and help with heat management during heavy tasks.
The Face ID sensor is said to move under the display, and the Dynamic Island notch could shrink as a result. A new colour called Dark Cherry is also mentioned in leaks.
The body itself is expected to be around 8.8mm thick and weigh between 240g and 243g. That is slightly heavier than recent models. The added thickness is reportedly there to accommodate the mechanical aperture hardware, larger optical components, improved stabilisation parts, and a bigger thermal cooling setup. More hardware means more space needed, simple as that.
The biggest talking point is the camera. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is reportedly getting mechanical iris, meaning the lens will have actual physical blades that open and close to control how much light enters. The aperture is said to range from f/1.6 in low light to f/2.2 in bright conditions.
This is not how most smartphone cameras work today. Right now, phones rely heavily on software to manage exposure, blur backgrounds, and fix highlights after the shot is taken. Apple reportedly wants the iPhone 18 Pro Max to handle more of this before the light even hits the sensor.
The practical difference could be noticeable. Better exposure to harsh lighting, more natural background blur, improved highlight recovery, and fewer errors around tricky edges like hair, glass and transparent objects. Portrait mode has always struggled with these areas, and a physical aperture could help where software has fallen short.
Apple is also said to be testing variable aperture during video recording, which could mean smoother brightness transitions and better HDR performance while filming.
The company is reportedly replacing the Cosmic Orange shade with a new finish named Dark Cherry which will be a deep, wine-inspired red that looks more sophisticated than flashy. The rest of the lineup is expected to consist of Light Blue, Dark Grey, and Silver. The Dark Cherry has already sparked debate online with most tech enthusiasts claiming that the Cosmic Orange was exclusive for iPhone 17 Pro only.
Syed Ziyauddin is a media and international relations enthusiast with a strong academic and professional foundation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media from Jamia Millia Islamia and a Master’s in International Relations (West Asia) from the same institution.
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