iPhone 18 Pro leaks point to a bigger, better and heavier smartphone from Apple
iPhone 18 Pro leaks point to a bigger, better and heavier smartphone from Apple
Publish Date: 2026-07-16 08:21:00
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When it comes to innovation, the iPhone has felt stagnant for a little while. But the iPhone 17 line up did manage to shake things up a bit, from a design perspective at least.
Not only did we get the brand new iPhone Air (which, alas, isn’t faring well), but the 17 Pro introduced a new unibody design with a built-in vapour chamber cooling system. It also boasts an awesome 48MP camera array, making it easily the best iPhone for photography.
The iPhone 18 Pro is rumoured to do away with the unsightly two-tone design of the 17 Pro (Image credit: Jon Stapley)
Now all eyes are turning to the iPhone 18 line up. And this one could be interesting. Rumour has it Apple is set to deviate from its traditional release strategy for the first time in years. We’re also expecting a brand new folding iPhone, possibly called iPhone Ultra. The Pro line will continue though, and it could be the first to arrive. Here’s everything we know about the iPhone 18 Pro.
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iPhone 18 Pro: Release Date
A folding iPhone is rumoured to be arriving this year (Image credit: 9to5Mac)
If Apple sticks to tradition, the iPhone 18 Pro will arrive in September 2026, with an announcement likely in the first half of the month. That part isn’t particularly surprising. What’s interesting is the growing consensus that Apple could split its iPhone launch strategy for the first time.
Multiple reports suggest the premium iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models will launch this autumn, while the standard iPhone 18 could be pushed back until spring 2027, creating more separation between its premium and mainstream handsets.
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