CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA / RankWire.AI / – Apple has announced the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, equipped with a variable-aperture camera, enhanced battery life, and the latest A20 Pro chip. These flagship devices also introduce advanced manual camera controls and a redesigned Dynamic Island. Both models operate on iOS 27 and support Siri AI via Apple Intelligence. Preorders begin on September 12, with units becoming available starting September 18 in more than 65 countries and regions.
The 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera now offers users the option to select from four aperture settings. Six laser-cut blades regulate the opening to modify depth of field and light intake. Additionally, users can adjust shutter speed and white balance directly within the Camera app. New manual controls include a histogram to monitor exposure. Video recording features include post-capture Cinematic effects at up to 60 frames per second, while time-lapse recording now supports 4K resolution with Dolby Vision HDR.
Another innovation is Reference Image, which captures signed sensor data when Reference mode is activated. Private Cloud Compute then converts this data into a reference image for comparison within the Photos app. This function aims to help users determine if an image has changed after capturing. Support for SynthID will be added through a software update later this year. Greg Joswiak, senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, stated that the new lineup enhances camera capabilities, performance, battery life, and intelligence.
The revamped camera system introduces deeper manual controls
The A20 Pro chip is manufactured using a 2-nanometer process and features a six-core CPU along with a seven-core GPU. It also includes a Dual 16-core Neural Engine, totaling 32 cores. Apple claims the GPU is up to 40% faster than the A19 Pro. A redesigned vapor chamber increases the cooling surface area, working in tandem with updated chip packaging to sustain higher performance levels during intensive tasks.
Battery life sees improvements across both Pro models, especially on eSIM-only variants. The iPhone 18 Pro offers up to 36 hours of video playback, while the Pro Max extends that to 45 hours. Wired charging can bring the battery to 50% in roughly 15 minutes. eSIM-only versions will launch in countries including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, as well as several others outside the Middle East.
Siri AI expands with Apple Intelligence on iOS 27
Preloaded with iOS 27, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max gain access to the latest Apple Intelligence features. Siri AI enters beta on September 14 for supported devices set to English, with support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish expected in October. Siri AI leverages messages, emails, and photos to answer questions and can respond to on-screen content. It also assists with tasks via the Camera app.
The starting price for the iPhone 18 Pro is $1,199 in the United States, while the Pro Max begins at $1,299. Users can select storage options of 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB. Available finishes include black, silver, glacier, and burgundy. Orders open at 5 a.m. Pacific Time on September 12. The first wave of sales begins on September 18, with the remaining 20 countries and regions receiving the iPhone 18 Pro lineup starting September 25.
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