Apple iPhone 18 ProBlack
Apple · Released September 9, 2026

iPhone 18 Pro

Apple's variable-aperture Pro: an A20 Pro chip and 3 more hours of video than the 17 Pro

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9.0/10What the pros sayOutstandingExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Storage
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Buying call

Buy the iPhone 18 Pro (256GB) if you're coming from an iPhone 15 Pro or older: the new ƒ/1.48–ƒ/4 main camera, the A20 Pro and up to 36 hours of video playback (Apple claim) are a real jump. Skip it if you own a 17 Pro, since the screen, 4x telephoto and selfie camera are unchanged. Android switchers who care about zoom should look at the Pixel 11 Pro and its 5x lens.

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Key specs
Modules
48MP Fusion Main (24 mm, variable f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0) +
Capacity
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion
Wired charging
USB-C; up to 50% in ~15 min with 60W+ AVS adapter
Display type
Super Retina XDR display · ProMotion up to 120Hz · Always-On
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
6.3" (160 mm)
Resolution
2622x1206
Performance
Processor
Apple A20 Pro
GPU
7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators; hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Storage
256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
OS
iOS 27
Body
Weight
7.4 oz (211 g)
Dimensions
150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm
IP rating
IP68
Colors
Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6.3" (160 mm)
ChipsetApple A20 Pro7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators; hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Main camera48 MP48 MP · 24mm · wide · OIS
Front camera18 MP18 MP · wide
RAM / storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TBiOS 27
Weight7.4 oz (211 g)150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm · IP68
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the iPhone 18 Pro (256GB) if you're coming from an iPhone 15 Pro or older: the new ƒ/1.48–ƒ/4 main camera, the A20 Pro and up to 36 hours of video playback (Apple claim) are a real jump. Skip it if you own a 17 Pro, since the screen, 4x telephoto and selfie camera are unchanged. Android switchers who care about zoom should look at the Pixel 11 Pro and its 5x lens.

Best for

iOS buyers upgrading from iPhone 15 Pro or older who want the newest Pro cameras and chip generation.

Not for

Recent 17 Pro owners expecting a night-and-day jump, or shoppers who only need base iPhone features.

Main strengthA20 Pro is a major performance jump with better cooling
Main weaknessPricier at launch than the 17 Pro
Reasons to buy
A20 Pro is a major performance jump with better cooling
Variable-aperture main camera and deeper manual controls
Battery life up clearly on the 17 Pro
More durable front glass
Reasons to avoid
Pricier at launch than the 17 Pro
Same design and screen as the 17 Pro
Gets warm under heavy load
Measured view9.0/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Trusted Reviews4.5/5
Article · Full reviewApple iPhone 18 Pro ReviewMax Parker · Oct 2026

More of a refinement year, but still an easy phone to recommend.

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PCMag4/5
Article · Full reviewApple iPhone 18 Pro Review: A Powerful Battery Beast You Can Comfortably HoldFlorence Ion · Sep 2026

Praises speed, battery life and pro cameras in a size that's easy to hold.

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Engadget9/10
Article · Full reviewiPhone 18 Pro Review: The Standard SetterCherlynn Low · Sep 2026

Treats it as the benchmark other 2026 phones will be judged against.

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Product data

Full specifications

73 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
  • Super Retina XDR display
  • ProMotion up to 120Hz
  • Always-On
  • HDR
  • True Tone
  • Wide color (P3)
  • all-screen OLED
  • Dynamic Island
Peak brightness
1000 nits typical; 1600 nits HDR; 3000 nits outdoor peak
Pixel density
460 ppi
HDR
Yes
DCI-P3 coverage
Wide color (P3)

Performance

CPU
6-core CPU with 2 super cores and 4 efficiency cores

Memory

Card slot
No

Main camera

Modules
  • 48MP Fusion Main (24 mm, variable f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0) +
  • 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide (13 mm, f/2.2) +
  • 48MP Fusion Telephoto (100 mm (4x), f/2.8)
Aperture
variable f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0
Stabilization
second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization
Optical zoom
  • 8x optical-quality zoom in
  • 2x optical zoom out
  • 16x optical-quality zoom range
  • Digital zoom up to 40x
Video
Dolby Vision
HDR up to 120 fps
Features
ProRes · Cinematic mode · Apple Log 2
HDR photos
✓
Night mode
✓
Macro
✓

Selfie camera

Modules
18MP Center Stage, ƒ/1.9

Sound

Loudspeaker
Stereo speakers
Headphone port
No

Battery & Charging

Capacity
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion
Wired charging
USB-C; up to 50% in ~15 min with 60W+ AVS adapter
Wireless charging
✓
MagSafe
✓

Network

Technology
  • 5G (sub-6GHz) 4x4 MIMO
  • Gigabit LTE
  • Apple C2 modem
5G
✓
SIM
Dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM); Dual eSIM support

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6
Positioning
Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC)
NFC
✓reader mode; Express Cards
USB / ports
USB-C (Charging, DisplayPort, USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s))

Sensors & Security

Face unlock
✓
Gyroscope
✓
Accelerometer
✓
Proximity sensor
✓
Ambient light sensor
✓
Barometer
✓
Other sensors
  • Face ID
  • LiDAR Scanner
  • Barometer
  • High dynamic range gyro
  • High-g accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Dual ambient light sensors

Body

Dimensions
5.91 in (15 cm)
Build
Aluminum unibody design
Form factor
bar
Water & dust resistance
IP68 (6 metres up to 30 minutes)
Colors
  • Black
  • Silver
  • Glacier
  • Burgundy

Launch & Software

Released
2026-09-09
Operating system
iOS 27
In the box
iPhone 18 Pro, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)
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