iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Design Rumors: Translucent MagSafe Area, Display Sizes, and More

[MacRumors]

While the iPhone 17 series and the iPhone Air are still a few days away from launching, there are already some early rumors about the iPhone 18 Pro's design.

Overall, the iPhone 18 Pro models will feature a similar design as the iPhone 17 Pro models, according to Digital Chat Station, a previously-accurate leaker with more than three million followers on Chinese social media platform Weibo.

In a post today, the leaker said the devices will have the same rear camera system design as the iPhone 17 Pro models, with a "plateau" housing three lenses in a triangular arrangement. He also expects the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to have the same 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes used since the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Notably, the leaker claimed that the Ceramic Shield area on the back of the iPhone 18 Pro models will feature a "slightly transparent design," without elaborating.

The post also said the iPhone 18 Pro models will be equipped with a stainless steel vapor chamber cooling system. On the iPhone 17 Pro models, Apple says the vapor chamber is laser-welded into the aluminum unibody, but it is not entirely clear if it uses any other types of metal. Teardowns will provide a closer look at the vapor chamber in the coming days.

In related news, Taiwan's Commercial Times this week reported that iPhone 18 Pro models will be equipped with an A20 Pro chip, fabricated with TSMC's latest 2nm process. The devices will also feature Apple's C2 modem, rather than a Qualcomm modem, the report said. Both of these changes have been widely rumored already.

Like all sources, Digital Chat Station has some hits and misses. We are still a year out from the iPhone 18 Pro models, so expect plenty more rumors to follow. Even if early rumors are true, designs and specs can change before they are finalized.

Earlier this week, another leaker claimed the iPhone 18 Pro models will feature a smaller Dynamic Island, but they do not expect the devices to have under-screen Face ID.

Article Link: iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Design Rumors: Translucent MagSafe Area, Display Sizes, and More

 

[TheGenerous]

I'm so ready for this

 

[t0rqx]

Cancelled my iPhone 17 preorder.

 

[stevejobs>apple]

Where is the innovation? At this point ill keep my iPhone 4s 😂

 

[Braunschweiger]

Wait wait wait slightly transparent?? You mean like in the good old days?

 

[ProbablyDylan]

Slightly transparent? I believe it as far as I can throw Tim Apple.

 

[timborama]

And come in Black.

 

[Burnincoco]

It's back baybay!

 

[zenmacx]

Improved thermal management over first gen system in 17 Pro Max and C2 modem is reason to wait for the 18 Pro Max.

My iPhone 16 Pro Max will suffice until then.

 

[dannyyankou]

So translucent like the Nothing phone?

 

[theloon]

Oooooooooh an iPhone 18 will be coming exactly a year after iPhone 17!!! No way, who could have dreamed this miracle like how it happened for iPhones' 16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2!!!
yawn yawn yawn

 

[GuruZac]

Regarding modem, do the 17 Pro models use the C1X or still using Qualcomm?

 

[waquzy]

And come in Black.

Of course

 

[waquzy]

Regarding modem, do the 17 Pro models use the C1X or still using Qualcomm?

Qualcomm

 

[dampfnudel]

Stainless steel vapor chamber means the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will be a little heavier than the 17 Pro/17 Pro Max.

 

[dampfnudel]

Regarding modem, do the 17 Pro models use the C1X or still using Qualcomm?

Qualcomm. Maybe Apple is waiting for the availability of the C2 next year for the Pro lineup for improved performance because the C1X doesn’t meet the requirements.

 

[Phonzoxd]

My birthdate is the 18th, so i will definitely be getting this

 

[imagineadam]

Bring on the Red iPhone 18 pro! (Or jet black!)

 

[turbineseaplane]

Similar to the iPhone 17 Mini, which is fully transparent.

😞

 

[dampfnudel]

Bring on the Red iPhone 18 pro! (Or jet black!)

I think black is more likely than red.

 

[ProbablyDylan]

Similar to the iPhone 17 Mini, which is fully transparent.

😞

You know what's not transparent? The cash I'm saving by not buying oversized phones.

 

[Palindrom]

Improved thermal management over first gen system in 17 Pro Max and C2 modem is reason to wait for the 18 Pro Max.

My iPhone 16 Pro Max will suffice until then.

You you know what will be even better than the second generation?

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

stainless steel? please no. this material is too heavy

 

[EM2013]

I feel like “translucent” just means blending the square the same color.

 

[NvidiaIntelPC]

Normally, I’d dismiss these super-early rumors, but this time I’m intrigued. The design of the 17 Pro Range clearly feels half-baked.more like a prototype, which leaves plenty of room for correction and real improvement. I didn’t use the word “refinement” on purpose, because what’s needed here goes beyond simple refinement.

Apple will likely stick to the plateau form factor for a few generations, but that awkward two-tone design , a result of the wireless charging challenges with aluminum is definitely something that needs to be addressed. And then there’s the extra chunky thickness!