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iPhone 17 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro: 35+ Upgrades Compared
Apple says the new model adds a 2nm A20 Pro chip, 8K video and up to 40% better sustained performance.
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, introducing a new 2nm A20 Pro chip and a variable-aperture main camera system for enhanced photography control.
Retaining the 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes from the iPhone 17 Pro, the new model shrinks the Dynamic Island by 25%, allowing it to display 3 Live Activities simultaneously instead of 2.
The A20 Pro chip utilizes a next-generation vapor chamber with three times the surface area to deliver up to 40 per cent better sustained performance, while the 48-megapixel camera introduces a mechanical aperture.
Starting at $1,200, the iPhone 18 Pro costs $100 more than the iPhone 17 Pro; pre-orders begin September 12, with retail availability starting September 18.
Apple is holding off on launching a standard iPhone 18 this month, instead positioning the iPhone Duo as its headline product for media consumption.