iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Leaks, credit: X
US-based tech giant Apple is gearing up for launch of its next flagship series, iPhone 18 series. The early leaks clarify portray the image of upcoming devices. The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are likely to headline the company’s next premium lineup, and early reports suggest that these models could introduce some noticeable upgrades in design and features. However, the company has confirmed nothing regarding display, camera, chipset, battery, and pricing strategy. The media reports suggest a redesign of the front display.
The key changes that are likely to arrive with the upcoming flagship series are shift of Face ID hardware beneath the screen. The media report suggests that the company could place the Face ID components under the display on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max and if this happens, the Dynamic Island will be removed from the display. The camera sensor on the front appears as a small hole positioned near the top-left corner of the display.
This will ultimately make the display look cleaner. However, some media reports also claim that the overall design of the device will remain similar to what the company is expected to introduce with the iPhone 17 Pro lineup.
On the rear panel, the device is expected to continue the triple camera setup mounted on a raised camera platform whereas the basic layout remains the same. Some leaks claim that the company may adjust the texture or finish of the rear glass, which makes the device blend more seamlessly with the aluminum frame. The company is also likely to be introducing new colour options such as deep purple, burgundy, and coffee-toned brown.
Speaking about optics, the camera hardware is likely to be another factor where the company can bring major upgrades. Media reports and experts suggest that Apple could add mechanical iris on at least one rear camera. The mechanical iris will allow the users to adjust the aperture of the camera depending on lighting conditions.
Some media reports also state that the company could adopt a three-layer stacked image sensor developed by South Korean tech giant Samsung. The three-layer stacked image sensors that are developed using this approach are typically designed to handle image processing faster while reducing noise in photos. These sensors can also help improve dynamic range, which may result in better detail in both bright and darker areas of an image while the main and telephoto lens are likely to feature wider apertures to improve low-light photography.
In terms of processors, the company may introduce a new chipset for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. The phones are expected to run on the A20 Pro chipset which is said to be built using TSMC’s next generation 2nm manufacturing process.
The device is expected to follow its traditional schedule. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are likely to debut around September 2026 whereas some experts and reports claim that the iPhone 18 may arrive later, hopefully in 2027.
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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