Overview
- A September event widely tipped for Sept. 9 is being reported to focus on the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and a first foldable called the iPhone Ultra, with the standard iPhone 18 pushed to spring 2027.
- Multiple leaks say the Pro models will use an A20 Pro system‑on‑chip built on TSMC’s 2nm process, which suppliers estimate could deliver roughly 15–18% higher peak speed and up to ~30% better power efficiency versus the A19 Pro.
- Reports indicate Apple will ship a new in‑house C2 cellular modem in Pro models to improve power use and connectivity, and Pro phones are expected to get LTPO+ displays and larger batteries for longer real‑world runtime.
- A variable‑aperture main camera is widely reported for the Pro line but several leakers now claim that hardware may be exclusive to the larger Pro Max, creating disagreement about which models will get the feature.
- Analysts and supply notes warn component costs for 2nm chips and memory could push Pro prices up by roughly $100–$300 and send the foldable’s price well above typical iPhone levels, with very limited initial supply expected for the iPhone Ultra.