New Delhi: Apple is reported to be planning to bring several upgrades to the Pro model iPhones next year. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models could get changes across design, performance, cameras and battery life. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to retain the design of this year’s models. Smaller Dynamic Island, Apple is expected to shrink the Dynamic Island by moving some of the Face ID components under the display. This change could result in the smallest display cut-out seen on an iPhone, a more unified rear design. The report also noted that Apple wants to move away from the polarising two-tone rear design seen on the iPhone 17 Pro. The company is stated to use similar colours on the glass and aluminium sections for a more uniform look.
The A20 Pro chip in the iPhone 18 Pro is likely a significant upgrade over the current generation. It will be Apple’s first chip made on a 2nm architecture. This latest design for Apple Silicon will likely improve performance across the board and also offer better power efficiency. The chip is also expected to enhance the Neural Engine, offering better on-device AI performance. Camera upgrades are often the key focus with every new iPhone. For the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple may introduce a variable aperture system for the primary camera, giving users better control over depth of field in photos.
Camera Control was introduced on the iPhone 16 as a dedicated camera button with touch-based gestures to adjust settings. The report also stated that many of the users found it confusing and unreliable beyond basic use. Apple may simplify Camera Control on the iPhone 18 lineup by removing touch-sensitive features for a more user-friendly experience. Apple is expected to increase the thickness of the iPhone 18 Pro Max. This could mean that the company is planning to pack a larger capacity battery. This, coupled with a more power-efficient chip, could result in significantly better battery life.
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are likely to use Apple’s next-generation C2 modem. Apple’s in-house 5G modems have delivered stable performance with improved power efficiency, and the C2 is expected to build on these gains in the iPhone 18 Pro models.
