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

iPhone 18 Pro A20 Pro chip variable aperture camera 2nm architecture smartphone pricing

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, featuring the new A20 Pro chip built on a 2-nanometer architecture by TSMC. This new processor prioritizes artificial intelligence, with a 16-core Neural Engine designed to handle complex on-device AI tasks, potentially outperforming the integrated GPU in specific workloads. Benchmark data suggests a 21–23% performance increase over the iPhone 17 Pro.

Hardware upgrades include a 48-megapixel main camera with a new variable aperture to improve low-light photography and enhanced battery life. The devices are expected to be available for pre-order on September 12, 2026, with a general release on September 18, 2026.

Pricing varies significantly by region. In the United States, the models are most affordable, whereas in India, prices are notably higher due to taxes and import duties. Additionally, Apple has reportedly increased the prices of older models, such as the iPhone 17, in certain markets like India. In Japan, NTT Docomo has announced specific pricing and trade-in programs for the new lineup.

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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
[○ 1 SOURCE] The iPhone 18 Pro features an A20 Pro chip and a variable-aperture main camera. www.independent.co.uk