Apple to launch iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September with new features and higher prices
Apple plans to release the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and a foldable model in September, introducing a variable-aperture camera, a new C2 modem and a 2nm A20 Pro chip, while analysts expect price increases of up to $300.
Apple is set to unveil its next iPhone series in September, focusing on the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and an upcoming foldable device, while the standard iPhone 18 model has been moved to a spring launch. The Pro models will feature a smaller Dynamic Island, a variable-aperture main camera that allows finer depth-of-field control, new color options including a red finish, and Apple’s first C2 modem for enhanced 5G and satellite connectivity. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to have a thicker chassis and a larger battery, which together with the C2 modem should improve battery life.
Technical upgrades include the A20 Pro processor built on a 2nm process, the N2 networking chip, and retention of 12GB of RAM. Apple also plans to redesign the Camera Control interface to reduce accidental activations. Pricing details have not been confirmed, but market estimates suggest the base iPhone 18 Pro could retail between $1,199 and $1,399, with the Pro Max ranging from $1,299 to $1,499, representing a potential increase of up to $300 over current models.
Consumers weighing a purchase now may consider the iPhone 17 Pro, which remains available at $1,099 for the base model and $1,199 for the Pro Max, offering similar specifications at a lower price point. Analysts note that broader component shortages could keep Apple’s pricing pressure in place for the near term.