The iPhone 18 Pro is one of three devices Apple confirmed at its September 9, 2026 "Surprise and Shine" event, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the first-ever iPhone Duo. It keeps the 6.3 inch size that defined the iPhone 17 Pro but changes almost everything underneath. Here is the full spec sheet, what actually changed from last year, and where to get one in a finish Apple does not sell.
iPhone 18 Pro Specs at a Glance
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Spec |
Detail |
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Chip |
A20 Pro, 2 nanometer process, 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU, Dual 16-core Neural Engine |
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Display |
6.3 inch OLED, ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120Hz, Always-On, Dynamic Island |
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Rear camera |
Triple 48MP system with a variable aperture main lens (f/1.4 to f/4), manual Pro controls |
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Front camera |
18MP |
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Connectivity |
C2 modem with satellite based 5G, Emergency SOS, Messages, Roadside Assistance, and Find My via satellite |
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Durability |
Ceramic Shield 2 front and back, aluminum unibody, IP68 rating |
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SIM |
eSIM-only in most markets, with longer battery life than physical-SIM variants |
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Storage |
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB |
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Colors |
Deep Black, Silver, Glacier Blue, Burgundy |
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Software |
iOS 27 |
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Price |
From $1,199 (256GB) |
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Release |
Pre-orders opened September 12, on sale September 18, 2026 |
What Changed From the iPhone 17 Pro
The outside barely moved: same 6.3 inch screen, same aluminum unibody, same triple 48MP camera layout. The real upgrade is internal. Apple’s own figures put the A20 Pro at roughly 18 percent faster and 30 percent more power efficient than the A19 Pro, on top of the new variable aperture camera and the C2 modem. eSIM-only units also gain extra video playback time versus the physical-SIM version, since the space once used by the SIM tray now holds more battery.
iPhone 18 Pro Pricing by Storage
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Storage |
Price |
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256GB |
$1,199 |
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512GB |
$1,399 |
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1TB |
$1,799 |
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2TB |
$2,399 |
Want the iPhone 18 Pro in More Than Apple’s 4 Colors?
Apple ships the iPhone 18 Pro in four official colors: Deep Black, Silver, Glacier Blue, and Burgundy. Craft by Merlin already has eight custom finishes open for pre-booking on this exact model, from full-body 24K gold to hand wrapped alligator leather and four distinct crystal tones. Nothing about the A20 Pro chip, the camera, or the display changes, only how the phone looks and feels in your hand.
- 24K Full Gold
- 24K Rose Gold
- Black Alligator Leather
- Brown Alligator Leather
- Crystal Silver
- Crystal Nude
- Crystal Blue
- Crystal Orange
Reserve any finish with a deposit of AED 1,000, and every pre-booking currently includes a free Apple AirPods 4. Delivery is expected 2 to 3 weeks after Apple’s retail launch on September 18, with insured shipping worldwide.
Explore the full Craft by Merlin the iPhone 18 Pro collection.
