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iPhone 18 Pro Review: Highest Pro price ever poses a challenge for upgraders

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Briefings

This article reviews the iPhone 18 Pro, noting it is the first Pro model released in September 2026 alongside the iPhone Duo. The device features the A20 Pro chip, a 4,288 mAh battery, and a redesigned thermal system. It costs $100 more than the iPhone 17 Pro, with no storage upgrades to offset the price hike. The review highlights better performance and battery life but notes the device is still in beta and early adopters have already purchased it.

Key points

• The iPhone 18 Pro is the first Pro model released in September 2026, debuting alongside the iPhone Duo.
• The device features the A20 Pro chip with a 4,288 mAh battery, representing a 726 mAh increase over the iPhone 17 Pro.

Context

Apple typically releases new iPhones in September to align with holiday shopping, but the iPhone 18 Pro is the first Pro model in this cycle. The review is based on a beta device, meaning early adopters have already purchased it, and the full release date remains uncertain.

Limitations

The review is based on a beta device, so performance and battery life figures are preliminary. The iPhone 18 Pro is still in beta, and the full release date remains uncertain. The review does not cover the iPhone 18 standard model, which is expected to launch in spring 2027.

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