iPhone · Apple Silicon · 2026
iPhone 18 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro turns the main camera into a more expressive photographic tool with a six-blade variable aperture, while A20 Pro, a new vapor chamber, a smaller Dynamic Island, and a 48MP 4x telephoto push the compact Pro forward.
First iPhone camera with a physical variable aperture, offering four selectable f-stops.
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iPhone 18 Pro: key facts
When was the iPhone 18 Pro released?
The iPhone 18 Pro arrived on September 18, 2026.
How much did the iPhone 18 Pro cost?
The iPhone 18 Pro launched at $1,199 in 2026, about $1,211 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A20 Pro, 256 GB storage, 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622×1206, ProMotion, always-on display, USB-C (USB 3), MagSafe, Qi2 25W.
Why does the iPhone 18 Pro matter?
First iPhone camera with a physical variable aperture, offering four selectable f-stops.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A20 Pro |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622×1206, ProMotion, always-on |
| GPU | Apple 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators |
| Ports | USB-C (USB 3), MagSafe, Qi2 25W |
| Weight | 211 g |
| Dimensions | 150×71.9×8.75 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 27 |
| Released | September 18, 2026 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $1,199 |
How the iPhone 18 Pro compares to today
This held about 65,500 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $1,199 in 2026, about $1,211 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple iPhone 18 Pro announcement, Apple iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications, Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
Its 48MP Main camera can move among f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, and f/4.0, automatically or under manual control.
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Last updated: 2026-09-11