Apple reportedly trims iPhone 18 Pro part orders after its $100 price rise
Delivery waits for the $1,199 iPhone 18 Pro are getting shorter, which points to softer demand, but AppleInsider's sources say Apple hasn't cut how many phones it assembles.
iPhone 18 ProSpecs, Price & What's New
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The Pro tier of Apple's iPhone line. It is where the better cameras and the faster chip arrive first each year, ahead of the standard models.
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Sep 18, 2026
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Delivery waits for the $1,199 iPhone 18 Pro are getting shorter, which points to softer demand, but AppleInsider's sources say Apple hasn't cut how many phones it assembles.
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Battery life
~1 day
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Cost over 3 years
Apple iPhone 18 Pro$1,199
Google Pixel 10$799
Apple iPhone 17$899
Google Pixel 11$899
Samsung Galaxy S26$899.99Weight
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Current list prices.
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Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.
If not this one
Apple iPhone 18 Pro is our pick for photos and video, gaming and work. Where it does not lead, here is what does, and why you would switch.
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Gemini runs on Google's own Android phone.
Quick answers
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How much does iPhone 18 Pro cost?
iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199.
Does the iPhone 18 Pro come with a charger?
It comes with the USB-C Charge Cable, but no power adapter.
Aug 28, 2024 · First sign of it
Kuo report points to 12GB of RAM for iPhone 17 Pro Max
Nov 25, 2024 · First sign of it
The Information reports a new part-aluminum, part-glass Pro design
May 3, 2025 · First sign of it
The Information report points to under-screen Face ID for iPhone 18 Pro
Mar 20, 2025 · Others confirmed it
Dummy units reinforce the reported mixed-material rear design
Mar 20, 2025 · Others confirmed it
Dummy images add physical corroboration for the Pro Max redesign
Jan 20, 2026 · Others confirmed it
Later reporting pushes back on the top-left camera cutout claim
Jul 27, 2025 · New feature
MacRumors reports several new camera features for the Pro models
Sep 9, 2025 · Announced
Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro Max with up to 2TB of storage
Feb 23, 2026 · Design and hardware
ETNews reports variable aperture and under-display IR plans
Sep 9, 2025 · Announced
Apple announces iPhone 17 Pro
Sep 19, 2025 · Went on sale
iPhone 17 Pro Max reaches stores
Apr 16, 2026 · Supply chain
ETNews reports actuator production for the variable-aperture camera
Sep 19, 2025 · Went on sale
iPhone 17 Pro reaches stores
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Price by generation
How the Apple iPhone 18 Pro line has been priced across generations.
Reveal to on sale
How long after the reveal can you actually buy one?
11 Pro10 days
12 Pro10 days
13 Pro10 days
14 Pro9 days
15 Pro10 days
16 Pro11 days
Every generation went on sale 9 to 11 days after being revealed.
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Top questions
How much does iPhone 18 Pro cost?
iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199.
Does the iPhone 18 Pro come with a charger?
It comes with the USB-C Charge Cable, but no power adapter.
Using it
How big is the screen?
The screen measures 6.3 inches.
How much storage does it have?
It comes with 256GB to 2TB of storage. There are 4 sizes: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB.
Does it have a 120Hz screen?
Yes, the screen runs at 120Hz.
Does it do 5G?
Yes, it does 5G. Sub-6 and mmWave, the fast short-range band included.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 211g.
How good is the camera?
It shoots on a 48MP main camera, one of 3 rear cameras. The front camera is 18MP.
What video can it shoot?
It shoots 4K at 120fps. That is its highest setting.
What colours does it come in?
It comes in 4 finishes. Black, Burgundy, Glacier, Silver.
How sharp and bright is the screen?
The screen reaches 3000 nits at its brightest. It packs 460 pixels into every inch.
How thick is it?
It is 8.75mm thick.
What chip is inside?
It runs on A20 Pro.
How much memory does it have?
It has 12GB of RAM. Outlets report this, but the maker has not confirmed it.
What software does it run?
It runs iOS.
How many microphones?
It has 4 microphones. They handle calls, voice control and recording.
What is it made of?
It is made of Aluminum. Aluminum unibody with Ceramic Shield 2 front and Ceramic Shield back construction.
Does it do spatial audio?
Yes, it does spatial audio.
Does it do contactless payments?
Yes, it has NFC for contactless payments.
Sizing and fit
What sizes does it come in?
Storage: 1024. Aluminum unibody design, Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back
Battery and charging
How long does the battery last?
It runs 33 hours playing streamed video. That is 24 hours, and 36 hours playing video.
How fast does it charge?
It charges in 15 minutes, to 50%. That is wired, with a fast charger.
Does it charge wirelessly?
Yes, it charges wirelessly. It takes up to 25W on a wireless pad.
Does it charge over USB-C?
Yes, it charges over USB-C.
Water
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes, it survives a shower and a soaking. Its rating is IP68. The maker states immersion beyond a metre. Swimming laps and diving need a different rating, and it does not carry one.
Price and models
When did the iPhone 18 Pro come out?
It went on sale September 18, 2026. Announced September 9, 2026.
Is there a newer one?
No. The iPhone 18 Pro is the current model.
What colors does it come in?
Black, Burgundy, Glacier, Silver.
Returns and warranty
Is water damage covered?
Water damage not covered For iPhone and Apple Vision Pro the warranty names liquid contact as an excluded cause, and Apple's iPhone water page says liquid damage is not covered under warranty. The Apple Watch warranty's version of the same clause does not list liquid contact; see the Apple Watch overrides.
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iPhone 18 Pro owners report paint fading around the camera
Reddit owners say burgundy and some black iPhone 18 Pro phones show discoloration by the camera that wiping won't clear. Apple hasn't commented.
A leaker says Apple once planned 16GB of RAM for the iPhone 18 Pro and Duo
The iPhone 18 Pro has 12GB, confirmed in Xcode 27, and the Duo is expected to match. A memory shortage is the likely reason for the cut.
Code shows the iPhone Duo getting a Focus button on its Lock Screen
The feature comes from a code find rather than an Apple demo, and pre-orders for the phone open October 16.
Apple opens iPhone Duo ‘Get ready’ checkout on October 12
Apple says buyers can start configuring an iPhone Duo order on October 12, four days before pre-orders open on October 16 at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Expect few iPhone Duo units at launch, a Chinese report says
Jiemian News reports iPhone Duo assembly yield just over 60 percent, with 6 to 8 million units targeted for 2026. Pre-orders open October 16.
Apple says iPhone 18 Pro Max owners who lost AT&T service need a replacement phone
Apple's updates are meant to stop the outage spreading, but a phone that has already lost service has to be replaced, and Apple hasn't said why it happens.
Apple says iPhone 18 Pro Max units that lost AT&T service need replacing
Apple says iOS 27.0.1 and a carrier settings update only prevent the AT&T outage on the iPhone 18 Pro Max. A phone that has already lost service gets replaced.
Halide 3.2 lets iPhone 18 Pro owners shoot at any f-number
Apple’s Camera app gives the iPhone 18 Pro four set apertures, and Halide fills in everything between them. The aperture mode needs the new Pro, while the two new looks work on any iPhone.
The 20th-anniversary iPhone curves glass around a metal band
Gurman puts the redesign at September 2027, and a Weibo leaker says the curved glass comes from a modified version of the iPhone Air's process.
Counterpoint expects 6 million iPhone Duos shipped by year-end
Two separate sources now put the Duo's 2026 run at around six million, and neither says how many phones will be around when pre-orders open.
Digital Chat Station describes two future iPhone camera upgrades
Digital Chat Station describes two separate iPhone camera sensor upgrades Apple is testing, neither tied to a specific model year.
iPhone 18 keeps iPhone 17's design, minus one detail
Reports agree the iPhone 18 will look almost exactly like the iPhone 17, with a narrower Dynamic Island as the one visible change.
iPhone Duo launch stock could be thin, with assembly yields reported near 60%
A Foxconn supply chain source told Jiemian News that iPhone Duo assembly yields were just over 60% in mid-September, with a 2026 stocking target of six to eight million units.
Apple confirms an iPhone 18 Pro Face ID reboot fix is coming next week
Apple is likely testing it as iOS 27.0.1. If your phone froze after a missed Face ID scan, you don't need to swap it.
Some iPhone 18 Pro Max owners can't make calls on AT&T
Wi-Fi calling still works, and a fix may arrive with iOS 27.0.1 next week. Launch buyers are still inside the return window if it doesn't.
A 1TB iPhone 18 Pro Max turned up with slower QLC storage
A stress test hit 1.1MB/s once the fast cache ran out, which matters for long ProRes recordings. Apple doesn't say which storage chip a phone ships with, and supply looks mixed.
iFixit cracked the display frame on three of four iPhone 18 Pros
Almost every major repair on this phone goes in through the screen. iFixit's provisional score is 7 out of 10, and it leaves the frame problem out until it knows more.
iPhone 18 Pro can freeze and reboot after a failed Face ID retry
It happens when Face ID guards a locked app, not at the lock screen. Apple support told one owner to swap the phone, but the reporter who reproduced it expects a software fix.
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