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The iPhone 18 Pro lineup will likely introduce a smaller Dynamic Island, a variable aperture camera, an A20 Pro chip, an N2 chip, and a C2 modem, according to a latest leak. The iPhone 18 Pro Max could also be the heaviest iPhone yet with a 5,200mAh battery.
While the launch of iPhone 18 Pro lineup is still sometime away, the rumours about the Apple flagship are showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, a latest leak by GF Securities analyst jeff Pu, seen by Macrumours, has revealed much of the specifications of the upcoming device.
What to expect from iPhone 18 Pro?
In a research note, Pu highlighted the five new features coming to the iPhone 18 Pro models in 2026. First, the analyst states that the phone could come with a smaller Dynamic Island by moving the Face ID's flood illuminator.
Second, Pu confirms a persistent rumour that the iPhone 18 Pro models will indeed be getting a camera setup with variable aperture. The analyst states that the 48MP Fusion camera on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhoen 18 Pro max will come with a variable aperture setup that would allow users to control the amount of light that passes through the camera lens and reaches the sensor while giving them greater control over depth of field.
Third, the iPhone 18 Pro models are tipped to run on the latest A20 Pro chip which could be the first chipset to be built on TSMC's 2nm process. The analyst states that compared to th A19 Pro, built on 3nm process, the latest processor should deliver improvements in perfromance along with efficiency gains.
Fourth, the iPhone 18 Pro lineup are expected to come with a new N2 chip. For the unversed, the iPhone 17 launched last year with an Apple designed N1 chip to manage Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread radios.The company had also claimed an enhanced performance for features like AirDrop and Hotspot with the N1 chip. With the iPhone 18 Pro models, Apple is said to be preparing to use the N2 chip but Pu states that it isn't yet clear what upgrades this would bring.
Lastly, the iPhone 18 Pro series is tipped to come with the company's self designed C2 Modem. The company had earlier introduced the C1 cellular model with the iPhone 16e for network connection and sattelite connectivity. However, the iPhone 17 Pro lineup continued to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon series modem. Put states that this will change with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup which could come with C2 model that leads to improvements in power efficiency.
Earlier rumours have suggested that the iPhone 18 Pro Max could have the biggest battery life in an iPhone, measuring in at around 5,100 - 5,200mAh.
| Launch Timeline | September 2026 |
| Display Sizes | Pro: 6.3-inch Pro Max: 6.9-inch |
| Processor | A20 Pro Chip based on 2nm process, up to 15% faster/30% more efficient |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Rear Camera System | • Main Lens: Variable aperture (manual light control) • Telephoto: Updated with larger aperture; potential teleconverter integration |
| Front Camera & Face ID | 24MP Camera (Up from 18MP) Potential Under-Display Face ID with a single hole-punch camera |
| Battery | Pro Max: ~5,100 to 5,200 mAh |
| Connectivity | Apple C2 Modem • mmWave 5G support • Satellite support for full internet access, third-party apps, Maps, and Photos. |
| Design & Build | Glass Back, iPhone 18 Pro Max expected to be >240g (heaviest iPhone to date). |
| Colors | Brown (Coffee-like), Purple, Burgundy |
| Expected Pricing | Pro: ~$1,099 Pro Max: ~$1,199 |
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