iPhone 18 Pro: All rumors and prices at a glance
of Fabian Menzel 
on September 07, 2026, 15:51 | Write a comment
September 9th is fast approaching, and Apple will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Leaks over the past few months paint a fairly clear picture. Significant improvements are expected, especially in the camera. Unfortunately, prices will also be changing this year. We've compiled all the news for you in this article.
Design and display
Processor, modem and battery
Under the hood, the new A20 Pro chip is expected to be at work, manufactured for the first time using a 2nm process, paired with 12GB of RAM. Whether this will actually be noticeable in everyday use compared to the 17 Pro remains to be seen. More interesting is Apple's new C2 modem, which is supposed to provide more stable cellular connections—a real plus, especially indoors or in areas with weak coverage. The Pro Max is also expected to have a larger battery: from 5.088 to 5.567 mAh, representing almost 10 percent more capacity.
Cameras
This is where things get interesting. The main camera is rumored to feature a new 48-megapixel, triple-layer Samsung sensor that will significantly improve noise and backlighting performance. Larger apertures on both the main and telephoto cameras are also expected to let more light onto the sensor, which should make a noticeable difference, especially in the evening and indoors.
According to leaks, the Pro Max will get even more: a variable aperture that physically adjusts depending on the lighting situation — similar to... proprofessional system cameras. Anyone who already knows that from HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro Anyone familiar with the HONOR Magic 7 Pro knows that this sounds great in theory, but in practice, a lot depends on the software implementation. The optical zoom is expected to increase to 6x on the Pro Max, while the smaller Pro will likely remain at 5x. And the selfie camera will grow to 24 megapixels. According to leaks, the camera module itself will be significantly thicker, which at least suggests that it will indeed feature new hardware.
How much more expensive will it be?
Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro will cost €1.399 and the Pro Max €1.649. Increased storage and component costs make a price hike compared to its predecessors virtually certain. However, buying one right at launch is hardly worthwhile. Price trends show that the street price barely drops in the first month. After about five months, the situation changes. The iPhone 18 Pro could then be available for around... 1.200 The Pro Max will be available for around €1.328 after nine months. Therefore, those who don't absolutely need to be there on day one will be significantly better off buying in early 2027.