Overview
- The A19 Pro chip, paired with an Apple‑designed vapor chamber, is claimed to provide up to 40% better sustained performance for tasks like gaming, video editing and on‑device AI.
- The camera system adds an 18MP Center Stage front camera and three 48MP rear ‘Fusion’ sensors, with a new tetraprism telephoto offering 4x and 8x optical zoom plus ProRes RAW, Log 2, Genlock and Dual Capture video.
- Displays reach 3,000 nits peak outdoor brightness and gain Ceramic Shield 2 with a claimed threefold improvement in scratch resistance, alongside a Ceramic Shield back.
- A brushed 7000‑series aluminum unibody and a full‑width rear plateau enable better thermals and space for larger batteries, with rated playback up to 33 hours on 17 Pro and 39 hours on 17 Pro Max.
- All models now start at 256GB, the Pro Max adds a 2TB option, and list prices align with prior 256GB tiers, while separate leaks suggest iPhone 18 features such as a 2nm A20 chip, periscope telephoto, under‑display Face ID and a possible 2026 window remain speculative.