iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max

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iPhone 18 Pro debuts variable aperture camera and A20 Pro chip.

Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with a 48MP Fusion Main camera featuring variable aperture for creative depth-of-field control. The A20 Pro chip, built on 2nm process, has 50% more memory bandwidth and a 7-core GPU up to 40% faster than A19 Pro. The Dynamic Island now supports three Live Activities. The Pro Max offers the largest battery life increase ever on iPhone. Apple Reference Image provides unalterable sensor-signed photo verification. Pre-orders begin September 12, availability September 18.

What commenters are saying

Commenters largely view the update as incremental, with skepticism about the marketing hype around "massive" camera improvements. A mini-sized iPhone remains a popular desire, with several users lamenting the 13 mini as a peak form factor they won't upgrade from. Some commenters report that Siri AI still underperforms compared to ChatGPT voice, despite improvements. A minority note that skipping several generations yields a substantial upgrade, and that USB-C and the 5x lens were compelling enough to switch to iOS.