iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max Leaks Reveal Display Redesign, New Camera And Bigger Battery

Upcoming Apple flagship models tipped to feature under-display Face ID, A20 Pro chip and improved camera hardware.

Apple’s next generation of premium smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, are still months away from launch, but early leaks have already begun revealing several possible upgrades. The upcoming flagship lineup is expected to introduce improvements in display technology, camera hardware, battery capacity and performance.

One of the most talked-about changes involves the front display design. Reports suggest Apple may move Face ID components beneath the screen, potentially eliminating the familiar Dynamic Island cutout seen on recent iPhones. If implemented, the front camera could appear as a small hole near the top-left corner of the display, giving the screen a cleaner and more uninterrupted look.

Despite this potential change, the overall design language of the devices may remain similar to the previous generation. The structure of the phone, camera layout and materials are expected to follow the design direction introduced in the latest Pro models, with only subtle refinements.

The rear camera system is also expected to receive notable upgrades. Apple may continue using its triple-camera setup, but leaks suggest the company could introduce a mechanical iris with variable aperture on at least one camera. This would allow the lens to adjust how much light enters the sensor depending on lighting conditions.

Currently, most smartphone cameras rely on fixed apertures and software processing to control exposure. A mechanical aperture could improve photography in difficult lighting situations and provide greater flexibility when capturing photos and videos.

Some reports also suggest Apple could adopt a three-layer stacked image sensor, designed to process images faster while reducing noise and improving dynamic range. Both the main and telephoto cameras are expected to feature wider apertures to improve low-light performance.

Inside the device, the iPhone 18 Pro lineup is widely expected to run on Apple’s next-generation A20 Pro processor. The chip is tipped to be built using TSMC’s advanced 2-nanometre manufacturing process, which could significantly improve both performance and power efficiency.

Apple is also reportedly exploring a new internal architecture that integrates memory more closely with the processor using advanced packaging technology. This tighter integration could help improve processing speeds while freeing up internal space inside the device.

That additional space may allow Apple to include a larger battery, particularly in the Pro Max model. Early leaks suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature a battery capacity of around 5,100mAh, although this may result in a slightly thicker device.

Connectivity improvements are also expected. The Pro models may include Apple’s next-generation C2 modem, which could deliver faster 5G speeds and bring improved support for high-bandwidth networks in certain markets.

In terms of display size, the screens are expected to remain unchanged. The iPhone 18 Pro may continue with a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max could retain a 6.9-inch panel.

Apple typically launches its flagship smartphones in September each year, and the iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to follow the same schedule in September 2026. Some reports also indicate that the standard iPhone 18 model could arrive later, possibly in early 2027.

Pricing details remain unclear at this stage. However, after the price increases seen in the latest iPhone generation, Apple may attempt to keep the pricing relatively stable, though factors such as rising component costs and supply constraints could influence the final price.

As with all early leaks, the specifications and features mentioned so far are based on preliminary reports and may change before the official announcement.