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New Leaks Map Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Redesign and Pro‑First 2026 Launch

Fresh reporting points to a smaller front cutout with Apple’s A20 Pro chip expected to drive the next premium models.

Overview

  • A new video leak shows a reduced front cutout with some Face ID elements moving under the display and a top‑left selfie camera, with Dynamic Island reportedly repositioned rather than removed.
  • Analyst notes and reports point to an A20 Pro processor, Apple’s in‑house C2 modem and 12GB of RAM on the Pro models, with performance and efficiency gains widely expected.
  • Camera testing reportedly includes a variable‑aperture main lens for improved low‑light and portrait results, potentially limited to the Pro Max.
  • Multiple outlets indicate a September 2026 target for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with the standard iPhone 18 possibly slipping to 2027.
  • Coverage also details a first folding iPhone under consideration with A20 Pro, C2 modem, 12GB RAM, Touch ID, dual 5.3‑inch and 7.8‑inch displays and a titanium‑aluminum chassis, though none of these details are confirmed by Apple.