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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple will invite media this week for its annual iPhone event, likely on September 9, where the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to be unveiled along with a foldable iPhone reportedly named the iPhone Ultra; rumors also mention a ceramic-cased Apple Watch Series 12 and two AirPods 5 models.
PhoneArena editor Sebastian Pier argues Apple may reserve a key camera feature (variable aperture) for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, potentially making the smaller iPhone 18 Pro feel diminished and breaking the dual-Pro lineup that let buyers choose size without compromises; he notes variable aperture may be less crucial thanks to computational photography and space limits, and warns against marketing that could label the Pro as the “lesser” model.
Rumors claim the iPhone 18 Pro Max will have a variable-aperture camera that the iPhone 18 Pro will not, a feature attributed to the phone’s larger chassis. The exclusive upgrade could improve low-light photography, while the foldable iPhone Ultra is also said not to include it. If true, this could influence buyers deciding between the Pro and Pro Max.
A leaker claims two telephoto features may be exclusive to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, including 6x optical zoom and an advanced five-refraction prism tech, with the Pro possibly offering 5x–6x zoom; the variable-aperture main camera may also be Pro Max-only, though the evidence is uncertain and reports vary.
Rumors claim Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max will be the first iPhone to feature a variable-aperture camera, with a Sony IMX905 sensor, exclusive to the Pro Max per leaker Ice Universe. The smaller iPhone 18 Pro may not receive the same upgrade. If true, the Pro Max would gain more control over depth of field, while remaining specs otherwise similar to the Pro. Both models are expected to launch next month alongside the foldable iPhone Ultra, with the Pro Max reportedly being bigger and heavier.
Early rumors for the iPhone 18 Pro Max describe a bigger 5,567 mAh battery on eSIM models, a Samsung M16 OLED display for brighter, more efficient visuals, and an energy-efficient A20 Pro chip, all boosting endurance; despite display-cost savings, production costs are expected to rise up to 38%, potentially lifting prices by $100–$300. The design gets minor refinements with a thicker chassis and a new dark cherry color, plus increased trade‑in incentives. Launch is slated for September 9 with pre-orders likely on September 12, and camera/AI enhancements including Siri improvements aim to justify the upgrade.
Rumors suggest Apple will differentiate the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with battery and camera tweaks: regulatory leaks show the Pro Max at about 5567mAh versus 4288mAh for the Pro, roughly a 10% boost over last year’s Pro Max; both models are expected to gain efficiency from the A20 Pro and C2 modem, with the Pro Max possibly heavier but potentially offering a distinct camera feature (variable aperture) that Pro may not get, though details aren’t confirmed yet.
A leak and regulatory data point to the iPhone 18 Pro Max having a notably larger battery than the iPhone 17 Pro Max: about 5,391 mAh in China and 5,567 mAh for the U.S. (vs. 4,823 mAh and 5,088 mAh), implying roughly 10–12% gains, while the smaller iPhone 18 Pro would see smaller increases. Differences stem from non-U.S. models retaining a SIM tray, freeing space for a bigger cell in the eSIM-only U.S. version.
Apple is preparing for a September iPhone event (likely Sept. 8 or 9) to debut the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and an all‑new foldable iPhone. Ahead of the event, Apple is running an Event Support Experience Program lottery for U.S. retail employees to travel to Apple Park to staff the in‑person media gathering, including check‑in, directions, and security support. Applicants can enter until Aug. 8, with winners notified on Aug. 17; travel and lodging are covered for invited staff. Employees who attended WWDC or the 2025 iPhone launch are not eligible.
Rumors say Apple will launch the iPhone 18 Pro family in a two‑phase rollout starting September 2026, with upgrades including a 2nm A20 chip with advanced packaging, LTPO+ displays for better power efficiency, and camera improvements such as a variable-aperture main sensor and a Samsung-made multi-layer image sensor. The lineup may include under‑display Face ID or a smaller Dynamic Island, a mix of modem options (C2 in some markets, Qualcomm in others), potential 5G satellite connectivity via Globalstar, new colors, and a major Siri/AI upgrade in iOS 27. A spring 2027 release could follow for base iPhone 18 and related models, with the Pro models largely resembling the 17 Pro design but possibly thicker Pro Max to house the bigger battery.
MacRumors outlines 12 rumored upgrades for the iPhone 18 Pro family launching in September, including a smaller Dynamic Island via under‑display Face ID, LTPO+ displays for longer battery life, a 48‑MP main camera with variable aperture, a next‑gen A20 Pro chip on a 2nm process, a C2 modem enabling 5G via satellite, an upcoming N2 chip, new color options like Dark Cherry, a simplified Camera Control button, a redesigned rear MagSafe Ceramic Shield, and a larger battery for the Pro Max, with Apple also teased a foldable iPhone Ultra and a 2027 lineup for the base iPhone 18/18e/18 Air.
Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will feature a variable-aperture camera, giving mechanical light control that could smooth outdoor video, prevent washed-out highlights, and produce more realistic bokeh, though it remains unclear whether users will manually adjust the aperture or if the phone will auto-control it. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max in September alongside its first foldable iPhone.
Two months from launch, Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September, featuring 12 rumored upgrades including a smaller Dynamic Island (Face ID flood illuminator under the display), LTPO+ displays for longer battery life, a variable aperture on the 48MP main camera, a 2nm A20 Pro chip, a third-gen C2 modem enabling 5G via satellite, an N2 chip, a new Dark Cherry color, a simplified Camera Control button, redesigned MagSafe rear Ceramic Shield, and a larger battery on the Pro Max, with the regular iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e rumored for a March 2027 announcement.
A leaked diagnostics log confirms the iPhone 18 Pro Max will use a new main camera sensor (Sony IMX905) with variable aperture, replacing the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s sensor. Pixel size remains 1.22μm, and other cameras (telephoto, ultrawide, LiDAR receiver, and selfie) stay the same, with the aperture mechanism data read from the sensor’s non-volatile memory indicating a first-for-iPhone variable aperture feature that rivals already-offered phone technologies.
Rumors say the iPhone Fold will pack a dual-cell 4,883mAh battery (1,921mAh + 2,962mAh), smaller than the iPhone 18 Pro Max’s capacity. Longer runtime is expected only if you upgrade to the Pro Max, which is said to deliver endurance comparable to high-capacity Android flagships; the foldable may also use Apple’s 2nm A20 Pro SoC and potentially changes to baseband/Face ID, but details remain unconfirmed.