Overview
- A new ETNews-linked report, echoed by MacRumors, says the Pro models will use Samsung under‑display infrared tech and debut more efficient LTPO+ panels to enable Face ID beneath the screen.
- Fresh renders from Jon Prosser’s Front Page Tech depict a relocated punch‑hole camera in the top‑left corner with the Dynamic Island shifting there too, while other reputable sources argue it will instead shrink or disappear.
- Multiple outlets continue to flag Apple’s next A20 Pro chip on TSMC’s 2nm process with tighter memory packaging, plus an in‑house C2 modem that could improve performance and power efficiency for on‑device AI.
- Camera rumors point to a variable‑aperture main lens, periscope telephoto and other imaging upgrades, with some reports suggesting the variable aperture may be limited to the Pro Max alongside tweaks to the Camera Control button.
- Reports broadly expect a split rollout: iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in September 2026, with standard iPhone 18 variants potentially following in 2027, though Apple has not confirmed timing or specifications.