Apple iPhone 18 Pro Review
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The Verdict
Editor's ChoiceThe iPhone 18 Pro elevates Apple's compact flagship formula, powered by the next-generation 2nm Apple A20 Pro chipset and a uniform 12GB RAM architecture designed to handle intensive Apple Intelligence workloads with zero thermal throttling. Its 6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display peaks at 3000 nits with Ceramic Shield 2 durability. With a unified triple 48MP camera setup featuring next-gen optical zoom and a substantially upgraded 4056 mAh battery, it stands as the gold standard for compact premium smartphones in 2026.
4.8
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Outstanding check_circle Pros
- Blazing 2nm Apple A20 Pro silicon delivers class-leading CPU and GPU performance alongside dedicated neural engines for next-gen on-device AI.
- Upgraded 6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED reaches an ultra-bright 3000 nits peak brightness with flawless 120Hz ProMotion fluidity.
- Consistent triple 48MP camera array across main, ultrawide, and telephoto sensors ensures uniform color science and pristine 4K/8K Spatial Video recording.
- Enlarged 4056 mAh battery paired with 2nm efficiency provides true all-day battery life in a comfortable, one-handed form factor.
cancel Cons
- $1199 starting price represents a premium investment compared to previous generation base Pro models.
- Wired charging speeds still cap out at standard USB-PD rates compared to 100W+ speeds seen on Android flagships.
Technical Specifications
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NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 106 - A3714 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3714 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
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LAUNCH
| Announced | 2026, September 09 |
|---|---|
| Status | Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, September 18 |
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BODY
| Dimensions | 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.35 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g (7.44 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; China) |
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DISPLAY
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
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| Size | 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 |
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PLATFORM
| OS | iOS 27 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.93 GHz performance + 4x efficiency) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) |
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MEMORY
| Card slot | No |
|---|---|
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM |
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MAIN CAMERA
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
|---|---|
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular video |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
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SELFIE CAMERA
| Single | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
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| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
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SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
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| 3.5mm jack | No |
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COMMS
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
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| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
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FEATURES
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
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BATTERY
| Type | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 4056 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 4288 mAh - eSIM only model* |
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| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired * eSIM only model battery capacity is officially unconfirmed |
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MISC
| Colors | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy |
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| Models | A3714, A3472, A3713, A3715 |
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