Apple unveils iPhone 18 Pro with A20 Pro chip and variable aperture

iPhone 18 Pro A20 Pro chip Apple launch smartphone pricing variable aperture camera

Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, featuring the new A20 Pro chip built on a 2-nanometer architecture. This new processor includes a redesigned Neural Engine optimized for on-device artificial intelligence, with performance gains reported to exceed previous generations by up to 23% in certain benchmarks.

Key hardware updates include a 48-megapixel main camera with a variable aperture, designed to improve low-light photography, and enhanced battery life. The devices will be available in four colors: Black, Silver, Glacier, and Burgundy. Pre-orders are scheduled to begin on September 12, 2026, with the official retail launch following on September 18, 2026.

Pricing and availability vary globally. In the United Kingdom, the iPhone 18 Pro starts at £1,199 for the 256GB model. In India, the launch has coincided with a price increase for older models, such as the iPhone 17, which now starts at Rs 99,900. In Japan, NTT Docomo has announced pricing for the new models, offering various installment and trade-in programs.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The iPhone 18 Pro starts at £1,199 for the 256GB model. www.independent.co.uk
[○ 1 SOURCE] The iPhone 17 base model in India has increased from Rs 82,900 to Rs 99,900. thecsrjournal.in
[○ 1 SOURCE] Apple has raised the prices of previous-generation iPhone models in India following the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo. thecsrjournal.in
[● 3 SOURCES] The iPhone 18 Pro features an A20 Pro chip and a variable-aperture main camera. www.independent.co.uk · www.appgamers.de · multiplayer.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] Benchmark tests suggest the iPhone 18 Pro offers a 21–23% performance increase over the iPhone 17 Pro. hvg.hu
[● 3 SOURCES] The iPhone 18 Pro includes a 48-megapixel main camera with a variable aperture. www.appgamers.de · multiplayer.it · www.independent.co.uk
[● 4 SOURCES] The iPhone 18 Pro features the A20 Pro chip based on a 2-nanometer architecture. www.appgamers.de · gizchina.it · sempreupdate.com.br · pcformat.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max begin on September 12, 2026, with general sales starting September 18, 2026. www.appgamers.de · www.gizmodo.jp · k-tai.watch.impress.co.jp