188: Everything We Know About iPhone 18 Pro

188: Everything We Know About iPhone 18 Pro

From The MacRumors Show by The MacRumors Show

April 3, 2026 · 43 min · Episode 188

About this episode

This episode discusses the anticipated features and design changes of the iPhone 18 Pro based on the latest rumors.

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we talk through everything the iPhone 18 Pro will feature, according to the latest rumors. Following last year's major redesign, the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ models are expected to feature a very similar design to their predecessors. There is expected to be a smaller Dynamic Island , with Face ID 's flood illuminator component moved under the screen to reduce the cutout's size. It is rumored to be approximately 35% narrower than the iPhone 17 Pro 's, shrinking from around 20.7mm to 13.5mm. The Pro Max will be slightly thicker than its predecessor , rising to around 8.8mm and over 240 grams to accommodate a larger battery of 5,100 to 5,200 mAh , up from the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max's 5,088 mAh. The rear will see a slight design shift as well. Apple is reportedly dropping the two-tone look found on ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ models in favor of a more seamless aesthetic, with improved alignment between the Ceramic Shield back glass and the aluminum frame. The devices are also expected to come in a special red color . The camera system will undergo more substantial changes. Both Pro models' main 48-megapixel Fusion camera are rumored to feature variable aperture…

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Host: The MacRumors Show

Topics covered

  • iPhone rumors
  • technology
  • smartphone design
  • camera features
  • Apple news

Keywords

  • iPhone 18 Pro
  • Dynamic Island
  • Face ID
  • camera system
  • variable aperture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple, Samsung

Products: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 18 Pro Max

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