A recent video leak offers an early look at Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, revealing significant design changes and hardware upgrades. The video, shared by tipster Jon Prosser of Front Page Tech, details a redesigned front display, an advanced camera system, and a powerful new internal chip. Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September 2026, according to early reports. These leaks provide a glimpse into what could be one of Apple’s most notable design evolutions in years.[indiatoday+2]
Display and Design Changes
The leaked video highlights major changes to the iPhone 18 Pro's front display. Apple plans to reduce the visible cutout on the screen, moving some Face ID components underneath the display. This would leave a single hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera. Theselfie camera is also shown shifting to the top-left corner of the screen, a noticeable visual change for iPhone users.[indiatoday+9]
Despite these changes, the Dynamic Island feature is expected to remain. It will reportedly become smaller and move along with the front camera to the top-left area. This aims to make the Dynamic Island less intrusive while keeping its familiar animations and live activities. TheiPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature a 6.3-inch display, while the Pro Max variant could have a larger 6.9-inch screen. Both models will likely use LTPO 120Hz screens.[indiatoday+12]
The overall rear design, including the shape, button placement, and camera layout, appears largely similar to current Pro models. However, the iPhone 18 Pro may move away from the dual-tone finish seen on previous models, adopting a single finish across the back panel. A "plateau" housing three rear cameras is still expected.[mashable+3]
Advanced Camera and Performance
The leaked information suggests a meaningful camera upgrade for the iPhone 18 Pro. Apple is reportedly testing a variable aperture system for the main camera. This technology allows the lens to control how much light enters the sensor, which could lead to more natural-looking portraits and improved low-light photos. This variable aperture feature might be exclusive to the larger iPhone 18 Pro Max.[macrumors+7]
Internally, the iPhone 18 Pro series is set for a significant performance boost. Both Pro models are tipped to run on Apple's next-generation A20 Pro chip. This chip is expected to be built using TSMC's advanced 2nm manufacturing process. Reports also indicate Apple is planning new chip design methods, integrating RAM directly onto the same wafer as the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine.[indiatoday+10]
The A20 Pro chip is rumored to bring about 15 percent better performance and up to 30 percent higher efficiency compared to the previous generation. ThePro models are also expected to feature 12GB of RAM. Connectivity will see upgrades with Apple's own C2 modem for 5G/LTE cellular connectivity and an N2 wireless chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. These internal enhancements are reportedly tied to Apple's roadmap for more advanced on-device artificial intelligence features.[indiatoday+9]
Battery, Connectivity, and Colors
The iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature a larger 5,100mAh battery, though specific battery capacity for the standard Pro model remains unconfirmed. Newsatellite connectivity features, potentially including web browsing via satellite, are also mentioned in the leaks. This could improve communication in areas with limited network coverage.[indiatoday+4]
Apple is reportedly testing several new color options for the 2026 release, including burgundy, brown, and purple. These shades would mark a departure from Apple's typical muted Pro colors. Pricing for the iPhone 18 series could see an increase, especially for higher-capacity models, due to rising memory and storage component costs.[hindustantimes+7]
Aswith all early leaks, this information should be viewed with caution. Apple's plans can change before the official launch, and the final hardware may differ from what is currently shown. Thestandard iPhone 18 model and a new iPhone Air model may arrive later, possibly in 2027.[phonearena+2]
