Apple iPhone 18 Pro leaks reveal 2nm chip and variable aperture camera

Leaks regarding Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series suggest significant hardware advancements. A central feature is the expected A20 Pro chip, which may utilize TSMC’s 2nm manufacturing process. This transition is predicted to increase processing speeds by approximately 18% while reducing power consumption by 30% compared to previous generations. Technical diagrams suggest the chip could feature a 7-core GPU and enhanced L2 cache for efficiency cores.

On the hardware front, the iPhone 18 Pro Max may introduce a mechanical variable aperture system for its cameras, allowing for physical control over light intake and depth of field. Other rumored upgrades include a more compact Face ID system that reduces the Dynamic Island size by 35%, and the integration of 12GB of RAM to support on-device artificial intelligence tasks.

The launch of these new models is expected to coincide with a product lineup refresh, potentially leading to the discontinuation of several older devices, including the iPhone 16, iPhone 17 Pro, and various Apple Watch and AirPods models.