iPhone
iPhone 18 Pro
Apple's current smaller Pro iPhone: triple 48MP cameras, a variable-aperture main camera and USB 3 speeds, from $1,199.
It's brand new, so it won't be replaced any time soon.
At a glance
Our take
The iPhone 18 Pro is two months old, so it's early in its yearly cycle and the next Pro (the 20th-anniversary iPhone 20 Pro) isn't expected until about September 2027. If you want a Pro-camera iPhone in a size that fits one hand, this is the one to buy now.
Apple's prices for this model haven't changed since launch. Watch for carrier and retailer gift-card offers around Black Friday rather than straight discounts.
Research-based: we haven't tested this model ourselves. It's built from Apple's specs, published tests and owner reports.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Three 48MP rear cameras, including a 4x telephoto
- Variable-aperture main camera
- ProMotion 120Hz with Always-On display
- Fast USB 3 (10Gb/s) transfers
What's not
- $1,199 to start
- Heavier than the iPhone 17 (211 g vs 177 g)
People who want Apple's best camera in a one-hand size
You mostly text, browse and take casual photos; the iPhone 17 does that for $300 less
Prices
| Model (Apple, US) | Price |
|---|---|
| 256GB | $1,199 |
| 512GB | $1,399 |
| 1TB | $1,799 |
| 2TB | $2,399 |
Prices checked Nov 12, 2026. They can change at any time. How we get prices.
Ways to pay less
Key specs
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| AppleiPhone 18 Pro | |
|---|---|
| Buying | |
| Apple price from | $1,199 |
| Buy-now score | 88/100 (Buy now) |
| Released | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Launch | |
| Announced | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Released | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Status | Available |
| Body | |
| Dimensions | 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 211 g |
| Build | Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back, aluminum unibody frame |
| SIM | Dual eSIM (2 active, stores 8+); no physical SIM (US model) |
| Water/dust | IP68 (6 m for 30 min, IEC 60529) |
| Display | |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, Dynamic Island, Always-On, HDR, True Tone, P3, 2,000,000:1 contrast |
| Size | 6.3 in (6.27 in as a rectangle) |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 px, 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | ProMotion adaptive, up to 120Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits typical, 1600 nits HDR peak, 3000 nits outdoor peak, 1 nit minimum |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, anti-reflective and oleophobic coatings |
| Platform | |
| OS | Ships with iOS 27 / current iOS 27 |
| Chip | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) |
| CPU | 6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency) |
| GPU | 7-core with Neural Accelerators, hardware ray tracing |
| Neural engine | Dual 16-core Neural Engine |
| Memory | |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| RAM | 12GB (reported) |
| Main camera | |
| Lenses | 48MP Fusion Main, 24 mm, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0, 2nd-gen sensor-shift OIS; 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 13 mm, f/2.2, 120 deg; 48MP Fusion Telephoto 4x, 100 mm, f/2.8, tetraprism, 3D sensor-shift OIS with autofocus. Optical-quality 2x (48 mm) and 8x (200 mm) crops; 16x optical-quality range, up to 40x digital |
| Features | LiDAR, Adaptive True Tone flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, ProRAW, 48MP macro, spatial photos, Photographic Styles 3, Apple Reference Image, pro controls for aperture/shutter/white balance |
| Video | 4K Dolby Vision 24/25/30/60 fps (100/120 fps on Main); 1080p up to 240 fps slo-mo; Cinematic 4K60; Action mode 2.8K60; spatial 1080p30; ProRes up to 4K120 (external recording); ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, ACES, Genlock; four mics |
| Selfie camera | |
| Lens | 18MP Center Stage, f/1.9, autofocus, TrueDepth (Face ID) |
| Video | 4K Dolby Vision 24/25/30/60 fps; Cinematic 4K30; ProRes up to 4K60 (external); 1080p120 slo-mo; Dual Capture |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers; Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos playback |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Connectivity | |
| Cellular | Apple C2 modem: 5G sub-6 GHz and mmWave (n258/n260/n261), 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE; models A3472/A3473 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2 MIMO, Apple N1 chip |
| Bluetooth | 6 |
| Positioning | Dual-frequency GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes, reader mode, Express Cards with power reserve |
| UWB | 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS, Messages, Find My and Roadside Assistance via satellite |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3 (10Gb/s), DisplayPort up to 4K HDR |
| Features | |
| Biometrics | Face ID |
| Sensors | LiDAR, barometer, high dynamic range gyro, high-g accelerometer, proximity, dual ambient light, magnetometer |
| Other | Action button, Camera Control, Thread, Crash Detection, vapor chamber cooling |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 4,288 mAh US eSIM model (reported); 4,056 mAh SIM-tray model (reported) |
| Video playback | Up to 36 h (33 h streamed); 24 h typical use |
| Wired charging | 50% in about 15 min with 60W+ AVS adapter (Apple); peak wattage Not published |
| Wireless | MagSafe up to 25W, Qi2 up to 25W |
| Misc | |
| Colours | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy |
| US price | 256GB $1,199; 512GB $1,399; 1TB $1,799; 2TB $2,399 |
How it compares
| This pageiPhone 18 Pro | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1,199 | $1,299 | $1,099 | $899 |
| Verdict | Buy now | Buy now | Wait if you can | Wait if you can |
| Chip | A20 Pro | A20 Pro | A19 Pro | A19 |
| Display | 6.3-inch OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, Always-On | 6.9-inch OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, Always-On | 6.5-inch OLED, ProMotion 120Hz | 6.3-inch OLED, ProMotion 120Hz |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Main (variable aperture) + 48MP Ultra Wide + 48MP 4x Telephoto | 48MP Main (variable aperture) + 48MP Ultra Wide + 48MP 4x Telephoto | 48MP Main (single camera) | 48MP Main + 48MP Ultra Wide |
| Battery | Up to 36 h video playback | Up to 45 h video playback | Up to 27 h video (40 h with MagSafe Battery) | Up to 30 h video playback |
| Storage | 256GB to 2TB | 256GB to 2TB | 256GB to 1TB | 256GB or 512GB |
More comparisons
What's next?
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Expected September 2027 · high confidence
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Every claim, with sources →How we worked out "Buy now"
Latest news
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Questions people ask
Should I buy the iPhone 18 Pro now?
Buy now. It's brand new, so it won't be replaced any time soon.
How much does the iPhone 18 Pro cost?
Apple sells it from $1,199 in the US (256GB: $1,199, 512GB: $1,399, 1TB: $1,799, 2TB: $2,399).
When will the iPhone 18 Pro be replaced?
The iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max is expected September 2027, according to reports we rate high confidence. Apple hasn't announced it.
Who is the iPhone 18 Pro best for?
People who want Apple's best camera in a one-hand size. Skip it if you mostly text, browse and take casual photos; the iPhone 17 does that for $300 less.
Sources
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro tech specs (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- Apple Newsroom: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- Apple Store: buy iPhone 18 Pro (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- MacRumors: iPhone 18 Pro battery capacities and RAM (EU label, Xcode 27) (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- MacRumors: iPhone 18 Pro battery capacities revealed by regulatory filings (checked Nov 12, 2026)
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