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iPhone 18 Pro Leak Hints at Familiar Design, While Standard iPhone 18 Could Be Delayed

Highlights

  • iPhone 18 Pro leak hints at a familiar rectangular camera layout with a possible transparent rear glass and improved thermal management.
  • The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to retain a 6.3-inch screen, while the Pro Max may stick with a 6.9-inch panel.
  • While the iPhone 18 Pro may launch in September 2026, the standard iPhone 18 and budget-friendly iPhone 18e could be delayed until early 2027.
Next iPhone series rumours have started surfacing online. (iPhone 17 Pro in image) (Image credit – Apple)

Apple recently unveiled its latest iPhone lineup including the iPhone Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Just weeks later, new leaks about the upcoming iPhone 18 series have started surfacing, giving us an early look at what to expect.

iPhone 18 Pro Prototype Details

According to a post on Weibo by reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, the engineering prototype of the iPhone 18 Pro features a rectangular camera module with the same lens arrangement as the iPhone 17 Pro models. The leak also claims that the rear glass panel could adopt a subtle transparent finish, adding a fresh visual element.

However, since this information comes from an early prototype, the final design may still change before launch.

Caption – Tipster Digital Chat Station’s recent post on Weibo. (Translated via Google Translate)

The leak further suggests that Apple may include a stainless steel vapor chamber in the iPhone 18 Pro, potentially improving thermal management.

In terms of display sizes, the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to stick with a 6.3-inch panel, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max will reportedly feature a 6.9-inch display, both unchanged from the current generation.

iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e Launch Timeline

Caption – Tipster Digital Chat Station replied to a comment. (Translated via Google Translate)

In response to a comment on the main post, Digital Chat Station also mentioned that the iPhone 18e is currently in production plans, but the standard iPhone 18 might be postponed. This isn’t the first time such a delay has been reported.

Back in April, reports suggested that Apple could launch the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September 2026, while the regular iPhone 18 and the more affordable iPhone 18e may not arrive until early 2027.

As of now, Apple has not confirmed any details about the iPhone 18 lineup. Since the leaked information is based on early prototypes, it should be taken with caution.

FAQs

Q1. What design changes are expected for the iPhone 18 Pro?

Answer. Leaks suggest the iPhone 18 Pro may retain the rectangular camera layout from the iPhone 17 Pro but introduce a subtle transparent rear glass and improved thermal management via a stainless steel vapor chamber.

Q2. Will the display sizes change in the iPhone 18 Pro series?

Answer. No major changes are expected. The iPhone 18 Pro will likely keep its 6.3-inch display, while the Pro Max may continue with a 6.9-inch screen, same as the current generation.

Q3. Is there a delay expected for the standard iPhone 18?

Answer. Yes, reports indicate the standard iPhone 18 and budget-friendly iPhone 18e might be delayed until early 2027, while the Pro models could launch in September 2026.

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