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What to Expect From the iPhone 18 Pro After the Latest Rumor Reversal

While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not expected to launch for another seven months or so, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices.

iPhone 18 Pro with a smaller centered Dynamic Island
It was initially reported that iPhone 18 Pro models would have fully under-screen Face ID, with only a front camera visible in the top-left corner of the screen. However, the latest rumors indicate that the devices will have only partially under-screen Face ID, which will result in a narrower Dynamic Island area.

Below, we have recapped 12 features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro models, as of February 2026:

  1. The same overall design is expected, with 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes, and a "plateau" housing three rear cameras
  2. More power-efficient LTPO+ displays
  3. A narrower Dynamic Island, resulting from Face ID being partially under the screen
  4. Variable aperture for at least one rear camera
  5. A20 Pro chip manufactured with TSMC's 2nm process and new packaging technology
  6. A simplified Camera Control button with no swipe gestures
  7. Design changes to the rear Ceramic Shield for MagSafe charging, potentially including a more frosted glass appearance
  8. Apple-designed C1X or C2 modem for 5G/LTE cellular connectivity
  9. Apple-designed N1 chip or newer for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread
  10. Web browsing via satellite
  11. New color options under consideration: burgundy, brown, or purple
  12. iPhone 18 Pro Max may be slightly thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, perhaps to accommodate a larger battery

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Top Rated Comments

10 months ago
Yeah, make it even thicker and in a burgundy/brown tone and calling it “the brick” is even more suitable.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
SmugMaverick Avatar
10 months ago

Give us 8K video recording and it will be worth the upgrade.
8K is dead, LG has cancelled all 8K TV's and no longer interested in the format.

Anyway, the dumbest rumour is the frosted glass on the back because Apple is not going to change anything on the back except colours.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
10 months ago
Give us 8K video recording and it will be worth the upgrade.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
10 months ago

Give us 8K video recording and it will be worth the upgrade.
What for? How often do you crop ?
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
windmark Avatar
10 months ago
I’m still rocking the 12 Pro, but it’s starting to get tired. I think 18 Pro will be my next one.

Everyone having the 17 (Pro) or even the 16 and considering upgrading should chill. A 2 year old iPhone is not old whatsoever.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
HouseLannister Avatar
10 months ago
Yes, same design but thicker and heavier without new under display tech! All my dreams are coming true!
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