Apple · 2026
iPhone 18 Pro
Apple flagship phone with a 6.3-inch ProMotion OLED display, A20 Pro chip and three 48MP Fusion cameras.
RANKED OVERVIEW
TL;DR: What this phone is about
Apple flagship phone with a 6.3-inch ProMotion OLED display, A20 Pro chip and three 48MP Fusion cameras. Here are the updates that matter most in day-to-day use.
- A20 Pro performanceThe new chip gives the Pro model more headroom for demanding apps, games and on-device features.
- Three 48MP Fusion camerasThe full Pro camera system covers wide, ultrawide and telephoto shooting with a consistent high-resolution setup.
- Starts at 256GBDouble the entry storage gives photo and video-heavy users more room before they need to upgrade.
- Faster chargingSuitable 60W-capable charging equipment can take the phone to 50% in about 15 minutes.
QUICK VERDICT
Is it worth considering?
Best for
- Full Pro camera system in a more manageable size
- Photography and video users
- People keeping a phone for several years
Watch out for
- High launch price
- Large storage upgrades cost substantially more
- Owner-rating data is not available yet
PRICE POSITION
How it compares with the US average
KEY SPECS
At a glance
- Display
- 6.3-inch ProMotion OLED
- Chip
- A20 Pro
- Cameras
- Three 48MP Fusion cameras
- Storage
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
- Software
- iOS 27
- SIM
- US eSIM-only configuration
WHAT CHANGED
What is new this generation?
Performance
Moves to Apple's A20 Pro chip.
Cameras
Three 48MP Fusion cameras and an 18MP Center Stage front camera.
Storage
Starts at 256GB and scales to 2TB.
Charging
Can reach 50% in about 15 minutes with suitable 60W-capable charging equipment.
COMPARE
What changed from iPhone 17?
The iPhone 18 Pro is easiest to understand against the previous Pro and the standard iPhone 17. Here are the main differences at a glance.
| Feature | iPhone 18 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch ProMotion OLED | 6.3-inch ProMotion OLED | 6.3-inch OLED |
| Chip | A20 Pro | A19 Pro | A19 |
| Rear cameras | Three 48MP Fusion cameras | Previous Pro camera system | Dual 48MP camera system |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Launch price | $1,199 | $1,099 | $799 |
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CRITIC REVIEWS
What the experts say
Independent reviews from established phone publications.
Average from 20+ trusted sources.
Better in all the right places
Meaningful camera controls, excellent performance and strong battery life make the iPhone 18 Pro a compelling flagship, even with the higher price.
Read Resource ↗For camera fiends
Stellar performance and cooling, great battery life and genuinely fun cameras are balanced against a higher price.
Read Resource ↗Fastest phone ever, variable aperture camera shines
The variable-aperture camera and A20 Pro performance are the main reasons to upgrade, while the higher price is the trade-off.
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iPhone 18 Pro review
The variable aperture is the headline camera change, adding creative control while leaving the broader Pro camera system familiar.
Read Resource ↗More of a great thing
A faster, heavier and more capable Pro iPhone with longer battery life and a new variable-aperture camera.
Read Resource ↗Not to be overlooked
The iPhone 18 Pro is an excellent smaller flagship with a strong camera system, fast performance and useful battery improvements.
Read Resource ↗OWNER REVIEWS
What owners say
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