Although the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max aren't expected to be released for more than five months, there are already plenty of rumors surrounding the devices. It was initially reported that the iPhone 18 Pro models would feature a fully integrated Face ID under the display, with only the front-facing camera visible in the top-left corner of the display. However, the latest rumors suggest that only a component of Face ID will be moved under the display on the devices, resulting in just a smaller Dynamic Island.
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Below, we've summarized 12 features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro models, as of April 2026:
Red Color: The special color for the iPhone 18 Pro models will reportedly be red.
Smaller Dynamic Island: It is rumored that the Face ID flood illuminator will be moved below the display on the iPhone 18 Pro models, paving the way for a smaller Dynamic Island on the devices.
6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Screen Size: The next Pro models are expected to have the same overall design as the iPhone 17 Pro models, including 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch screen sizes and a “plateau” that houses three rear cameras.
LTPO+ displays: More energy-efficient displays could contribute to longer battery life.
Variable Aperture: The 48-megapixel Fusion main camera on both iPhone 18 Pro models is rumored to feature a variable aperture, which will allow users to control the amount of light that passes through the camera lens and reaches the sensor. This will provide greater control over depth of field. However, given that iPhones have smaller image sensors due to smartphone size constraints, it’s unclear how significant this improvement will be.
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A20 Pro chip: Apple's next-generation A20 Pro chip is expected to use TSMC's first-generation 2nm process, while the A19 Pro chip is 3nm. With a 2nm architecture and a new packaging design, the A20 Pro chip should offer significant year-over-year improvements in performance and power efficiency.
C2 Modem: Apple's custom C1 modem for 5G and LTE debuted in the iPhone 16e last year, followed by the C1X chip in the iPhone Air. Apple says the C1X modem is up to two times faster than the C1 modem, and the most power-efficient modem ever in an iPhone. The improvements will continue with Apple's third-generation C2 modem in the iPhone 18 Pro models.
N2 chip: Most iPhone 17 models and the iPhone Air come with the Apple-designed N1 chip, which enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. Apple says the N1 chip also improves overall performance and reliability for features like Personal Hotspot and AirDrop. The iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to feature Apple's next-generation N2 chip, but it's not yet known what improvements this upgrade will bring.
Simplified camera control button without swipe gestures
Changes to the design of the rear ceramic shield for MagSafe charging
Internet browsing via satellite
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The iPhone 18 Pro Max may be slightly thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, perhaps to accommodate a larger battery. Apple is expected to release the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable iPhone in September, followed by a standard iPhone 18 model, a lower-end iPhone 18e, and possibly a second-generation iPhone Air early next year.
