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

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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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ErzWolf
5 weeks 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)
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SmugMaverick
5 weeks 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)
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DBZmusicboy01
5 weeks ago
Give us 8K video recording and it will be worth the upgrade.
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Love-hate 🍏 relationship
5 weeks 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)
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windmark
5 weeks 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)
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lazyrighteye
5 weeks ago
I'm all for color exploration in the Pro line.* In addition to the rumored potentials listed above, I know one option that would universally be pretty well-received: some shade of black. That option, alone, would likely generate a sales bump. I'll go as far as saying that I suspect Apple intentionally removed that option from the 17 Pro line for a few reasons:
1. They know their Pro audiences, who I'm guessing are those more likely to be enrolled in iUP, will select whatever options are presented to them in September.
2. For the more stubborn minority that decided to go keep their 16 Pro another cycle, simply because they couldn't get the 17 Pro in some shade of black (that user has always selected black), they'll fall over themselves to get an 18 Pro in whatever shade of black Apple offers.
3. The PR/buzz generated from the return of some shade of black to the 18 Pro lineup, would not be insignificant. Every outlet would have that in their article headers. And no matter what other new color Apple released, the return to some shade of black would be the bigger talking point. And that might bode well for what will likely be a spec bump of an upgrade cycle.



*As long as there are also lighter (silver) and darker (black) options. 😉




Edit: stupid fat-fingers.
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