Skipping the iPhone 17 Pro? Here Are Key iPhone 18 Pro Rumors So Far

[Kleber20]

There’s always gonna be that one lil dude who says “I’m skipping this year’s iPhone” and still has like an iPhone 6 or something

That was me, I it was an iPhone 7, but changed it to a 15 because it finally had USB C!

Thanks for remembering me! <3

 

[macford]

I heard the under screen face ID was shipping with a free AirPower charging mat.

 

[darngooddesign]

Based on what I read here both the 17 aaand the 18 are going to be half-assed upgrades, which will both fade once the 20 year anniversary model is unveiled. Not sure how to go about this...

It really doesn't sound like you need to upgrade which is great, save your money and wait a couple of years

 

[macjaffa]

🥱 iPhone 17 Pros will be way better deal. Why wait one more year for something very incremental? While this year’s will be an iPhone X equivalent jump.

Lol no. This year is the incremental update. Iphone 18 runoured to be first foldable. This will be based on xp gained from iphone 17 air. Iphone 20 (XX) will be the iphone X jump

 

[alexandr]

It really doesn't sound like you need to upgrade which is great, save your money and wait a couple of years

I def don't. But I do love my toys... I only upgrade when there is something about release that intrigues me. So far the 17 isn't doing that at all, but you never know what the announcement will bring.

 

[switz]

So far, all we have is vapor ware. Won’t know actual hardware until formal announcement.

 

[lovehateapple]

Any iPhone 19 rumors?

We know when iPhone 19 is released it will be apple's best iPhone ever, with camera improvements, display improvements, processor improvements, possibly increased memory, etc...

 

[Jashar7]

While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are still a year away, there are already several early rumors about the devices.

Below, we recap some key iPhone 18 Pro rumors.

Under-Screen Face ID

In April 2023, display industry analyst Ross Young shared a roadmap showing that iPhone 17 Pro models would feature under-display Face ID. In May 2024, however, Young said he heard this change had been delayed until 2026. If so, that means that under-screen Face ID could debut on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max next year.

As a result of the under-screen Face ID, Young believes that the iPhone 18 Pro models will have a smaller Dynamic Island.

In May, The Information also reported that the iPhone 18 Pro models would likely be equipped with under-screen Face ID.

Variable Aperture

The main 48-megapixel Fusion camera on both iPhone 18 Pro models will offer variable aperture, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

With variable aperture, users would be able to control the amount of light that passes through the camera's lens and reaches the sensor. The main cameras on iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro models have a fixed aperture of ƒ/1.78, and the lens is always fully open and shooting with this widest aperture. With the iPhone 18 Pro models, users would be able to manually change the aperture, according to this rumor.

A variable aperture on iPhone 18 Pro models should provide users with greater control over depth of field, which refers to how sharp a subject appears in the foreground compared to the background. However, given that iPhones have smaller image sensors due to size constraints, it is unclear exactly how meaningful this improvement would be.

Samsung Image Sensor

Samsung is developing a new three-layer stacked image sensor that Apple is expected to use for at least one camera on the iPhone 18 Pro models, according to DigiTimes. This advanced image sensor would make the camera more responsive, and offer other benefits like reduced noise in photos, increased dynamic range, and more.

In July 2024, Kuo said he expected Samsung to begin shipping 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera sensors to Apple for iPhones as early as 2026, which is when the iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to be released.

Just this week, the Financial Times said Samsung will manufacture the image sensors in Texas.

Currently, all iPhone image sensors are supplied by Sony.

Other Rumors

iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to have an A20 Pro chip (2nm) and Apple's custom C2 modem.

Article Link: Skipping the iPhone 17 Pro? Here Are Key iPhone 18 Pro Rumors So Far

Not convinced! 18 and 19 rumors sound awful can’t wait for that iPhone 20 Ultra Titanium Enriched Nuclear Pro Max

 

[Square-Eyes]

After 18, they will call it iPhone 26

My personal theory is that the anniversary edition will be skip to number 20 or some play on that number so they can big up the whole anniversary event.

The next could then (hopefully) skip forward again, to 28, to align it with the calendar year and the iOS version.

Generally naming the phone after the year just makes so much more sense imo. And marketing could still hijack the name every so often if they want to make it a special edition.

 

[Ramchi]

I can wait to replace my iPhone 19 Pro Max or iPhone 20 Pro Max only if I see Titanium built ones.

 

[Mrkevinfinnerty]

There’s always gonna be that one lil dude who says “I’m skipping this year’s iPhone” and still has like an iPhone 6 or something

Just me and my 5s against the world. 💜

 

[frownface]

I'm quite doubtful they'll ever have the under display camera. Samsung had it for years on their folds and finally took it away this year in the pursuit of thinness.

Lets be honest, people were salivating about the under display camera back when the notch came out and people panned it; the holepunches aren't much better but the reality is everyone is used to it now. Plus apple turned it into a gimmick

 

[CoMoMacUser]

Lets be honest, people were salivating about the under display camera back when the notch came out and people panned it; the holepunches aren't much better but the reality is everyone is used to it now. Plus apple turned it into a gimmick

I thought Dynamic Island was gimmicky until I had to replace my 11 Pro Max. I'm surprised how useful it is.

 

[coreyweberling]

Variable apeture is a weird feature to go after. Just seems kind of pointless. The only thing it'd be useful for is MAYBE not having to use an ND filter in some cases?

I'd much rather have all the lenses match that 1.78 apeture lens.

 

[macjaffa]

Variable apeture is a weird feature to go after. Just seems kind of pointless. The only thing it'd be useful for is MAYBE not having to use an ND filter in some cases?

I'd much rather have all the lenses match that 1.78 apeture lens.

It might stop the lens flare issue . Also could be useful when shooting into the sun