iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: 6 Major Upgrades To Expect

The iPhone 18 Pro will likely keep the 17 Pro’s sleek design but with a semi-transparent Ceramic Shield and a slimmer Dynamic Island.

Apple might shrink or completely remove the Dynamic Island, replacing it with a tiny pinhole camera or under-display Face ID, pushing closer to a true full-screen design.

Expected to use a 2nm process, the new A20 Pro chip will deliver faster performance, better battery efficiency, and advanced on-device AI processing for smarter, quicker tasks.

The iPhone 18 Pro could feature a new three-layer stacked image sensor by Samsung, improving low-light shots, dynamic range, and image depth, plus a variable aperture lens for better control.

Unlike the current iPhone’s emergency satellite mode, the iPhone 18 Pro might bring true satellite internet access, allowing users to browse, message, or stream even without network coverage.

Apple could introduce a redesigned pressure-sensitive camera button, removing extra layers for better durability.

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to launch in September 2026, followed by standard models in 2027.