Apple is preparing to unveil its next flagship smartphone line-up in the first two weeks of September 2026. The iPhone 18 Pro is among three new devices expected to debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the company's first foldable iPhone known as the iPhone Fold.

The upcoming release follows Apple's busy start to the year, which saw the launch of the MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e in March 2026. Industry leaks point to a broad set of hardware and software improvements for the iPhone 18 Pro, spanning processing power, battery life, camera hardware, and the operating system.

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Specs and hardware

The iPhone 18 Pro is rumoured to be powered by Apple's A20 Pro chip, accompanied by a probable RAM increase over the current model. Battery capacity is expected to reach 5,100mAh, with 40W fast charging. It is undoubtedly a notable step up from previous generations. The device is also anticipated to ship with iOS 27. It is described in reports as centered on artificial intelligence features.

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Camera

On the imaging front, leaks suggest a triple rear camera configuration along with all three lenses- primary, ultra-wide, and periscope telephoto. These three offer 48-megapixel resolution. The front-facing camera is expected to be an 18-megapixel sensor.

Price and availability

The iPhone 18 Pro's global launch window is projected to fall between September 3 and September 10, 2026. Speculative pricing places the 256GB model at approximately $1,399 in the United States, Rs 1,44,900 in India, and AED 4,999 in the UAE. These figures remain unconfirmed. The final pricing may differ from current estimates.