Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to debut in the early morning of tomorrow (10th). (Photo/Reuters)
Apple’s 2026 autumn conference will be held in the early morning of tomorrow (10th), and is expected to bring a large number of new products such as the new generation iPhone 18 Pro series and the first folding iPhone. As for what upgrades this year’s iPhone 18 Pro series has, and is it worth upgrading? The Free 3C Technology Channel compiles the current revelations from all parties and takes everyone to understand them at once.
iPhone 18 Pro series rumored 6 major upgrade highlights
● Main camera variable aperture
The camera is still a major upgrade focus of the iPhone 18 Pro series. It is rumored that the main camera will be replaced with a new generation of photosensitive elements to further improve shooting performance. In addition, Apple may also introduce variable aperture for the first time, but this feature is reported to be exclusive to the top-end iPhone 18 Pro Max.
● The dynamic island is reduced and the screen is more power-saving.
In terms of appearance, it is reported that the dynamic island of the iPhone 18 Pro series will be further reduced, becoming one of the most obvious changes on the front; the screen may introduce more power-saving LTPO+ display technology. In addition, the new phone is also expected to add new colors. It is currently rumored that the main colors this year will be “light blue” and “cherry red”.
●A20 Pro＋N2＋C2 three major chips
The core hardware will also usher in a wave of upgrades. The iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to be equipped with A20 Pro chips, using TSMC’s 2nm process. In addition, the new machine may also incorporate Apple’s self-developed N2 wireless chip and C2 modem chip to further improve connection performance and energy efficiency.
● Challenge the largest battery in history
The battery capacity of the iPhone 18 Pro series is also expected to increase. It is reported that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be equipped with the largest battery in history, with a physical SIM card version of 5,391mAh and a pure eSIM version of 5,567mAh. The battery life is worth looking forward to. However, a larger battery may also come at a cost, and the body is expected to become thicker and heavier.
● Simplified camera control keys
The iPhone 18 Pro series may also restructure the camera controls. It is rumored that Apple will simplify the existing design and operation methods to make it more intuitive for users to pick up the phone and take pictures without having to face overly complicated operations.
● The back of the machine reduces the “two-color feeling”
The back design will not change significantly, but Apple may make adjustments to the details. It is rumored that the iPhone 18 Pro series will improve the color difference between different materials, reduce the obvious “two-color feeling” of existing models, and make the overall visual look more consistent.
How much does a new machine cost? Take a look at Taiwan’s selling price estimate table
Affected by the rising cost of components such as memory, the price increase of the iPhone 18 Pro series is a foregone conclusion. The current market consensus estimate is that the increase will be about 10% to 20%.
If estimated at 10% to 20%, the starting price of iPhone 18 Pro may increase from 39,900 yuan to 43,900 to 47,900 yuan, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max may increase from 44,900 yuan to 49,900 to 53,900 yuan. However, considering that Apple may absorb some of the costs on its own, the final increase may not reach 20%.
(Picture/Tabulation by this newspaper)
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