Apple launched the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max in September 2025 alongside the new iPhone Air, which is marketed as the thinnest phone to date. The company is reportedly planning to introduce its first foldable phone, possibly called the iPhone Fold, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series, according to recent reports on the Pro’s specifications. These devices may launch in September 2026 ahead of their expected release, an analyst has shared. Anticipated iPhone 18 Pro specs leak along with features for the iPhone Fold, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max.  

iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Fold Specifications (Expected) 

According to an industry note from Jeff Pu, reported by 9to5Mac, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max may feature 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch screens, respectively. The iPhone Fold is expected to offer a 7.8-inch internal foldable display and a 5.3-inch cover display. All three devices are expected to use the A20 Pro chip, built on a 2nm process and featuring Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Model (WLCM) technology.  

All three models are expected to include 12GB LPDDR5x RAM and 18-megapixel front cameras, with the Fold offering a front camera on each display.  

The 18 Pro devices are expected to feature the iPhone 18 Pro camera, with each device featuring a 48-megapixel primary periscope and an ultra-wide sensor. The Fold is anticipated to feature dual 2-megapixel rear cameras without a periscope sensor, which distinguishes it from other foldables.  

The iPhone 18 Pro series and iPhone Fold are expected to include Apple’s C2 Modem, a chipset designed to improve network connectivity. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max may feature aluminum frames, while the Foldable model could use titanium and aluminum. The analyst also notes that the iPhone 18 Pro models may feature a smaller Dynamic Island and display housing for front-facing sensors, and that the iPhone Fold may use Touch ID, Apple’s fingerprint authentication system.  

Jeff Pu (via 9to5Mac) has leaked several iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max specs.  

Based on Pu’s data, Poe highlights key Pro model components for this year, including some info about the Fold.  

Here’s a reproduction of Pu’s table of info. We’ll discuss the details and explain some abbreviations afterward.  

Pu expects the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max to launch during Apple’s typical September release window this year. Reports indicate that a standard iPhone 18 will not be released in 2026. Instead, Apple may introduce it in 2027, alongside the iPhone e-series and the iPhone Air 2.  

The Pro models will have 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays, like the 17 Pro line. Possible upgrades could include higher brightness or tougher glass, though only the display size is confirmed in the leak.  

To power these phones, Apple will apparently use a new A20 Pro chipset coupled with 12GB RAM. The A20 will be manufactured by TSMC using the N2 process, which enables higher transistor density than the current 3nm A19 chip. This should result in improved performance and battery efficiency within the same practical size. The chip also integrates multiple components, such as a CPU, GPU, NPU, and RAM, onto a single die, supporting Apple’s aim to keep internal space efficient and performant. While LPDDR5X and LPDDR6 are faster, LPDDR5 RAM will still provide strong performance for these new iPhones.  

According to Pu, the iPhone 18 Pro models will include Apple’s C2 modem for connectivity (BB in the table refers to broadband). iPhone 17 series currently uses Snapdragon X80 modem, while the iPhone Air uses Apple’s C1X, and the iPhone 16E uses the original C1. The transition to Apple’s own components may affect 5G performance and power management, underscoring Apple’s silence on the subject so far.  

These technical enhancements extend to camera technology as well. Advanced camera features will enable precise control over incoming light, letting users adjust exposure and depth of field to achieve optimal image brightness and focus.  

Building on these camera advancements, the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to use aluminum construction similar to the iPhone 17 Pro. However, the display is expected to feature a structured light and a smaller dynamic island.  

In line with these camera hardware changes, Apple is likely to embed the Face ID sensors under the display, resulting in a single punch hole notch for the selfie camera on the iPhone 18 Pro. This design choice reflects trends seen in recent Android flagship phones.  

Despite the potential for further changes in display size and refresh rate before launching, ongoing battery and charging rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro will bring several notable improvements to an already leading device.  

Until Apple officially verifies these phones and their features on the A20 Pro chip, we will continue to monitor rumors and leaks and provide updates for the most accurate information possible.