Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro series with A20 Pro chip FAST-MOVING

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

Apple has officially launched the iPhone 18 Pro series, featuring significant hardware upgrades including the new A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process. This chip utilizes a new WMCM packaging architecture and a redesigned thermal system with an expanded vapor chamber to support high-performance tasks and AI. The Pro models also introduce a first-of-its-kind variable aperture camera system, allowing physical adjustments between f/1.48 and f/4.0 to control light and depth of field.

Global market response has been mixed. In China, pre-orders for the Pro and Pro Max models have exceeded 7 million units, with high demand for the new Burgundy color. Conversely, some markets like Denmark have seen slower initial interest due to higher pricing. In Vietnam, pre-orders have reached record levels, with the Pro Max being the most popular variant.

Technical reports have noted some early issues, including 'Panic Full' errors causing unexpected restarts in certain scenarios, particularly involving Face ID or specific apps. Additionally, teardowns suggest that while the device is more powerful, its repairability has decreased compared to previous generations. The launch also marks the first major event under new CEO John Ternus.

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A20 Pro · Apple · Bank of America · China · DXOMARK · Evercore ISI · Geekerwan · John Ternus · MediaTek · Samsung Electronics · Tim Cook · Wamsi Mohan

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[● 2 SOURCES] Evercore ISI research indicates that 53% of potential buyers are interested in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with the Pro Max accounting for 32%. www.199it.com · khabaragency1.khabaragency.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Evercore predicts the average selling price (ASP) for the iPhone will increase by approximately 28%. www.199it.com · khabaragency1.khabaragency.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Apple management expects fourth-quarter gross margins to be between 47% and 48%. www.fool.com
[● 2 SOURCES] 14% of surveyed consumers expressed interest in the foldable iPhone Duo. www.199it.com · khabaragency1.khabaragency.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan cut his price target for Apple to $370 from $380. www.fool.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The iPhone 18 Pro Max received a score of 172 points in DxOMark camera testing. techmaniacs.gr · pisapapeles.net
[● 3 SOURCES] The iPhone 18 Pro Max uses a single-cell battery with a capacity exceeding 20 Wh. imagenmiami.com · www.mundoconectado.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The A20 Pro chip in the iPhone 18 Pro series reaches a CPU frequency of up to 4.93 GHz. worldissmall.fr · imagenmiami.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The iPhone 18 Pro series features the A20 Pro chip, which utilizes a 2nm process and a new architecture. gizmologi.id · imagenmiami.com · mrmad.com.tw
[○ 1 SOURCE] The iPhone 18 Pro introduces Apple Reference Image to verify photo authenticity. ihal.it
[● 5 SOURCES] The iPhone 18 Pro features a 48-megapixel main camera with variable aperture technology. khabaragency1.khabaragency.net · imagenmiami.com · eloutput.com · www.elaosboa.com
[● 3 SOURCES] John Ternus has taken over as the new CEO of Apple. khabaragency1.khabaragency.net · www.foreignpolicyjournal.com