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Apple iPhone 18 Pro

The iPhone 18 Pro delivers significant gains in processing power and thermal management while maintaining a familiar design.

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Review consensus

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is an iterative update that prioritizes internal performance and thermal efficiency over external design changes. Powered by the 2nm A20 Pro chip, the device features a new packaging architecture and vapor chamber cooling that deliver significant gains in both CPU and GPU benchmarks. Macworld reports double-digit percentage increases in processing power, with GPU compute performance rising by 46 percent. The camera system now includes a variable aperture on the main 48MP sensor for enhanced depth control, and the Dynamic Island has been slightly reduced in size. While the battery capacity has seen a modest increase to 4,056mAh, the device retains the same display and general form factor as its predecessor. Reviewers note that while the phone is a high-performing, reliable device, the combination of a price hike and the absence of groundbreaking new features makes it a conservative upgrade. The iPhone 18 Pro is currently available in multiple storage configurations, starting with 256GB of RAM.

Where reviews agree

  • The iPhone 18 Pro offers significant performance improvements over the previous generation due to the new A20 Pro chip.
  • The physical design of the device is nearly identical to the iPhone 17 Pro.
  • The price of the iPhone 18 Pro has increased compared to its predecessor.

Best for

  • Users who prioritize raw processing power and sustained performance for intensive tasks.
  • Photography enthusiasts who want manual control over depth of field via a variable aperture.

Tradeoffs

  • The device lacks major new features or design changes compared to the previous model.
  • The increased price point may not be justified for users who do not require the latest performance gains.

Tech4K coverage

Sources

  1. Tom's GuideI tested iPhone 18 Pro vs Pixel 11 Pro and found out which extracts better photos from video clips
  2. Tom's HardwareEnthusiast cooled iPhone 18 Pro with cold can of La Croix sparkling water; benchmarks show 25% higher sustained performance
  3. GSMArenaApple iPhone 18 Pro review
  4. MacworldiPhone 18 Pro review: The best kind of boring
  5. SlashGear ReviewsiPhone 18 Pro Review: Apple's Flagship Is No Longer Its Most Expensive Phone