MUMBAI: Although Apple may be keeping its cards close, there are a lot of rumours circulating about the next iPhone. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max may arrive with significant internal enhancements while maintaining Apple’s recognisable luxury look, according to a continuous series of leaks months ahead of the company’s anticipated September announcement event.
Numerous industry leaks and tipsters indicate improvements in battery life, performance, artificial intelligence, and camera capabilities, even though Apple has not formally verified any of the facts.
Dark Cherry, a new distinctive finish, is one of the most talked-about modifications. Leaked dummy units claim that the shade offers a more subdued appearance than Apple’s previous Product (RED) editions by combining deep red with subtle pink overtones. It is anticipated that the new shade will join the Pro portfolio with Black, Silver, and a revised Light Blue.
The largest improvement in battery life in years is also anticipated.
According to several rumours, the iPhone 18 Pro Max will have the biggest battery ever installed in an iPhone, with a capacity of about 5,500mAh. According to leaked specs, capacities might range from around 5,391mAh to 5,567mAh, depending on regional variations.
It is anticipated that both Pro versions would be somewhat thicker—by around 0.25mm—to accommodate the bigger battery and an improved vapour chamber cooling mechanism. The Pro Max will also acquire a little additional weight.
Apple’s next-generation A20 Pro CPU, which is purportedly produced utilising TSMC’s cutting-edge 2-nanometer technology, is anticipated to power the gadgets. In addition to supporting more sophisticated on-device AI functions under Apple’s Apple Intelligence platform, the smaller manufacturing node is anticipated to increase performance and energy efficiency.
In order to lower latency and enhance performance during AI workloads, multitasking, and graphics-intensive gaming, Apple may potentially implement a new wafer-level multi-chip module packaging technology.
Upgrades to the display could possibly be in the works.
According to a number of tipsters, Apple has moved additional Face ID technology behind the screen, which has allowed the Dynamic Island cutout to decrease by up to 35%. The modification might provide a cleaner viewing experience and free up more screen area without completely removing the function.
Another area of emphasis is photography. A triple 48-megapixel camera system is anticipated to be retained in the Pro variants, with a variable physical aperture allegedly added to the primary sensor. If implemented, the feature will let users choose how much light enters the lens, enhancing low-light performance and providing more realistic background blur for portraiture.
Apple’s next-generation C2 modem, which is anticipated to replace the internal C1 modem with improved 5G efficiency and lower battery usage, may also increase connectivity.
Industry observers anticipate that Apple will reveal the new smartphones during its yearly September event, which is generally predicted to happen on September 8 or 9. Retail availability is expected to start on September 18.
According to some sources, Apple may change its launch strategy this year by delaying the release of the normal iPhone 18 models until early 2027 and only releasing the Pro variants along with its first foldable iPhone in September. That assertion is still hypothetical, though.
Due to the increased production costs of creating 2nm chips and improved camera hardware, pricing is also anticipated to rise.
All of these features are still firmly in the domain of speculations and leaks for the time being. However, if most of them turn out to be true, Apple’s next Pro smartphones may offer one of the biggest hardware improvements to the iPhone in recent memory.
