The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

Apple has officially revealed its latest flagship tier, introducing the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

At the core of both devices is Apple’s new A20 Pro silicon, built using 2-nanometre technology. Apple claims the processor’s updated supercores deliver the fastest processing performance currently available in any smartphone.

For the camera system, Apple introduced a physical variable aperture mechanism capable of adjusting between f/1.48 at its widest down to f/4.0. The aperture automatically adjusts depending on the specific scene and ambient lighting conditions. For creators wanting direct management over their shots, Apple added a dedicated "Pro Control" mode, allowing manual control of the camera settings directly within the native interface.

To address the growing crisis of synthetic media, Apple is implementing a two-pronged authenticity system. At the moment of capture, a new Apple Reference Image feature securely signs the sensor data to prove a photograph is genuine and unaltered. For photos altered by generative AI, Apple is integrating the SynthID standard via an upcoming software update to embed invisible watermarks.

Pricing and Availability

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at a base price of $1,199, while the larger iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299. Both flagship models are available in four finishes: black, silver, a light blue called glacier, and an all-new burgundy.