iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro: Biggest upgrades explained
The iPhone 18 Pro has been released with a $100 price increase over its predecessor, starting at $1,199. Key hardware improvements include a new A20 Pro chip, a larger battery, and a variable aperture system for the main camera. The device also features an enhanced vapor chamber for better thermal management and a 5x optical zoom telephoto lens.
- ▪The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, which is a $100 increase from the iPhone 17 Pro's starting price of $1,099.
- ▪The new model features a variable aperture main camera with options ranging from f/1.48 to f/4.0, replacing the fixed f/1.78 aperture of the previous generation.
- ▪Performance is boosted by the A20 Pro processor and an improved vapor chamber cooling system, which is particularly beneficial for gamers.
- ▪The battery capacity has increased slightly to 4,056 mAh compared to the 3,988 mAh in the iPhone 17 Pro.
- ▪Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro began on September 12, with regular sales starting on September 18.
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- ▪ iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone Duo: Apple's new models, compared — AppleInsider
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Phones iPhones iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro: Biggest upgrades explained Face Off By Jeff Parsons Published 13 September 2026 All the ways the iPhone 18 Pro outperforms its predecessor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Jump To: Specs Price & Release Design & Display Cameras Performance & Battery Software & Apple Intelligence Final thoughts Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The iPhone 18 Pro Max is the biggest, best iPhone you can buy right now. But I've never liked the 'Max' models and always preferred the smaller, regular Pro models.
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