- Apple is widely rumoured to introduce the new iPhone 18 Pro series on September 9, with under-the-hood upgrades that could make this year's Pro models the biggest jump in years.
- Reports suggest the iPhone 18 Pro line-up could become up to Rs 20,000 more expensive than the current generation in India, potentially launching above the iPhone 17 Pro's starting price of Rs 1,34,900 and the iPhone 17 Pro Max's launch price of Rs 1,49,900.
- The iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to feature a battery nearly 10 per cent larger than its predecessor, with an eSIM-only version possibly packing a 5,425mAh battery compared to around 5,088mAh on the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
- The iPhone 18 Pro line-up is expected to debut Apple's new A20 Pro processor, reportedly built on TSMC's advanced 2nm manufacturing process.
- One of the biggest expected upgrades is a new variable aperture system for the primary 48-megapixel Fusion camera, with industry reports suggesting Apple is planning its biggest camera hardware upgrade in years.
- Leaks suggest Apple could move the Face ID flood illuminator beneath the display, reducing the size of the pill-shaped cutout, and switch to newer LTPO+ display technology.
- Apple is expected to continue reducing reliance on third-party modem suppliers with its third-generation custom C2 modem, and another rumoured addition is satellite-based 5G connectivity.
- The iPhone 18 Pro models are also expected to feature Apple's next-generation N2 wireless chip, and the rumoured colour line-up includes Dark Cherry, Light Blue, Dark Gray and Silver, while existing shades like Cosmic Orange and Deep Blue could be dropped.
Apple is gearing up for the launch of its iPhone 18 Pro series on September 9, 2023, which is expected to bring significant upgrades, including the new A20 Pro chip and a variable aperture camera.1
Reports indicate that the iPhone 18 Pro models could see a price hike of up to Rs 20,000 in India, potentially starting above the iPhone 17 Pro's price of Rs 1,34,900. The iPhone 18 Pro Max may exceed the previous model's launch price of Rs 1,49,900.23
The new series is anticipated to feature a 5,425mAh battery, nearly 10% larger than the iPhone 17 Pro Max's, and a new variable aperture system for its primary 48-megapixel Fusion camera.4578
Additionally, Apple is expected to debut its A20 Pro processor, built on TSMC's advanced 2nm manufacturing process, and introduce satellite-based 5G connectivity.61112
Other enhancements may include a shift to LTPO+ display technology and a custom C2 modem to reduce reliance on third-party suppliers. The color options are rumored to include Dark Cherry, Light Blue, Dark Gray, and Silver, with some existing shades possibly being dropped.910
“The iPhone 18 Pro Max could pack a 5,425mAh battery, nearly 10% larger than its predecessor, and the line-up may debut Apple's C2 modem with satellite-based 5G. Leaks also suggest a new variable aperture system for the 48-megapixel Fusion camera, marking Apple's biggest camera hardware upgrade in years.”
