Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro with upgraded camera
CraveHub Score80

Specs

Color
Burgundy
Camera
Variable aperture with manual pro controls
Chipset
A20 Pro
Dynamic Island
Smaller
Price Increase
$100
PhonesSep 9, 2026

Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro with upgraded camera

Summary

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro focuses on camera improvements with variable aperture, manual pro controls, and a new A20 Pro chip. The design remains similar to the 17 Pro, but pricing increases by $100 and the device introduces a smaller Dynamic Island and upgraded vapor chamber.

Pros

  • ✓First manual pro controls in Apple's camera app for advanced photography
  • ✓Variable aperture for improved low-light and depth control
  • ✓Smaller Dynamic Island reduces screen intrusion
  • ✓Next-gen vapor chamber improves thermal management

Cons

  • ✕$100 price increase over previous generation
  • ✕Design unchanged from iPhone 17 Pro, limiting visual upgrade appeal
  • ✕Camera-focused improvements may not justify upgrade for non-photography users

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