iPhone 18 Pro Leaks: Under-Display Face ID, New Colours, and Camera Upgrades
Rumours suggest Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro series could bring the biggest redesign in years, launching September 2026
Apple fans, get ready — the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could shake things up like never before. Rumours suggest a September 2026 launch, with major hardware and design changes in tow.
Reports also hint at a staggered release plan, with the lower-cost iPhone 17e arriving first, followed by the iPhone 18 series and iPhone Air 2.
Key Upgrades to Expect
YouTuber Jon Prosser reports the iPhone 18 Pro could include:
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Under-display Face ID
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Redesigned Dynamic Island
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Variable-aperture main camera
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Satellite-based 5G support
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New in-house chips and modems
These are the new features coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max 🔥
— Apple Hub (@theapplehub) January 17, 2026
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Display Sizes and Features
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iPhone 18: 6.3-inch LTPO, 120 Hz, Dynamic Island
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iPhone Air 2: 6.5-inch LTPO, 120 Hz, Dynamic Island
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iPhone 18 Pro: 6.3-inch LTPO, 120 Hz, under-screen Face ID
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iPhone 18 Pro Max: 6.9-inch LTPO, 120 Hz, under-screen Face ID
Dynamic Island will shrink slightly with less hardware at the top but will still handle Live Activities and notifications.
Front Design and Face ID
The iPhone 18 Pro will keep a similar back design, but the front sees big changes. Leaks suggest Face ID will sit under the display, leaving only a small selfie camera cutout in the top-right corner.
Camera Upgrades
The iPhone 18 Pro may feature a variable-aperture camera:
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Opens wider in low light
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Closes in bright light
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Produces more natural background blur
The camera control button may switch from capacitive touch to a pressure-based design for better usability.
New Colours
Leaked renders show Burgundy, Brown, and Purple, with Burgundy leading the pack.
Satellite 5G and Chips
Apple is reportedly testing satellite-based 5G, expanding coverage beyond emergency SOS.
The A20 Pro chip and C2 modem promise faster performance, better efficiency, and less reliance on external suppliers.
Launch and Availability
Leaks suggest:
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iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max: September 2026
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Standard iPhone 18 & iPhone Air 2: March 2027
All details remain unofficial, but tipsters with strong Apple track records suggest these upgrades could be real.
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