What's so great about the iPhone 18 Pro?

New colors, a better display, and a camera with variable aperture are among the anticipated upgrades on the iPhone 18 Pro series.

New color . According to Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman, Apple is testing a red color option for the iPhone 18 Pro. If the rumors are accurate, this would be the first time an iPhone has a red color since the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus. However, this red on the iPhone 18 Pro will be a deeper shade rather than a bright red. Previously, rumors suggested Apple had tested earthy brown and purple colors, but these were likely just variations of red and would not appear on the official version. Photo: MacRumors .

Refine the design . According to a Weibo account belonging to leaker Instant Digital , the back of the iPhone 18 Pro may be improved, minimizing the color difference between the glass and aluminum sections, resulting in a more seamless appearance. Previously, the iPhone 17 Pro (pictured) sparked controversy with its back design combining glass and aluminum, offering two different color tones. Photo: Bloomberg .

The Dynamic Island is smaller . In early January, Instant Digital reported that the iPhone 18 Pro would feature an under-display Face ID illumination system. Theoretically, this change would reduce the size of the Dynamic Island notch. Other supporting components, such as the spotlight and infrared camera, would remain within the notch. MacRumors quoted veteran analyst Ross Young as agreeing with this rumor. (Image: 9to5Mac )

New display technology . According to ETNews (South Korea), Samsung Display will supply OLED panels with low-temperature polycrystalline silicon oxide (LTPO+) technology for the iPhone 18 Pro. This panel uses oxide technology in the controller, improving energy efficiency and supporting the placement of an infrared camera under the screen. With the LTPO+ panel, the device will have better battery life while maintaining a flexible refresh rate from 1-120 Hz. Image: The Verge .

Variable aperture camera . In December 2024, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from TF International Securities stated that the main rear camera of the iPhone 18 Pro would have a variable aperture. In February, leaker Digital Chat Station also provided similar information. A variable aperture allows the camera to adjust the amount of light reaching the sensor. When shooting in a dark environment, the camera can widen the aperture to capture more light, while in a bright environment, the aperture is narrowed to avoid overexposure. This feature also helps to better control the depth of field, including the sharpness of the surrounding space compared to the subject. Image: The Verge .

New processor . According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to use the A20 Pro processor, manufactured on TSMC's 2nm process (the A19 Pro was manufactured on a 3nm process). If the rumors are accurate, this would be the first time a chip using this process has appeared in an iPhone. With a new architecture and more advanced packaging technology, the A20 Pro promises better performance and energy efficiency than its predecessor. Image: MacRumors .

The C2 modem . Last year, Apple's C1 modem first debuted on the iPhone 16e, followed by the C1X on the iPhone Air. When introducing the C1X, the company stated that this modem was twice as fast as the C1 and the most energy-efficient on the iPhone. According to MacRumors , these improvements are likely to be maintained on the C2 modem, which will most likely appear on the iPhone 18 Pro series. Photo: Bloomberg .

N2 Chip . Most iPhone 17 and iPhone Air models are equipped with Apple's N1 chip, which supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. The company says the N1 also improves the performance and stability of features like AirDrop and 5G network connectivity. Based on rumors, the iPhone 18 Pro series may feature the next version of the N1, although the specific improvements are unclear. Photo: Apple .

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