The design of the iPhone 18 Pro has leaked. Find out everything about it.

Scheduled for September, the Apple The company must change its design strategy to attract new buyers. A leak shows that the front camera will be repositioned to the left and all sensors, such as the Face ID sensor, will now be located below the screen. New colors can also be expected. Check out all the possible new features:

Camera changes

The most relevant change in the design of iPhone 18 Pro The leak suggests that instead of being in the center of the screen, it would now be positioned in the right corner. The other sensors would be positioned under the display, so that only the selfie lens is visible to users. This way, the dynamic island might decrease slightly in size, but it should still remain integrated into iOS, maintaining the original design known to users since the [previous iOS version]. iPhone 14 Pro.

At the same time, the leaker Instant Digital in a publication on the social network Weibo said that, in fact, the new design of the front of the iPhone It shouldn't see sunlight, as there may have been a translation error from Chinese to English. See what he said:

The iPhone 18 Pro's hole-punch front camera on the left side is a complete and utter rumor. According to my investigation into its origin, it was initially reported by an English-language media outlet on Twitter. Before they mentioned the hole on the left side, I, along with Chinese and Korean media, had already stated that the iPhone 18 Pro would feature an infrared sensor under the screen on the left side. I suspect that this English author mistranslated and thought it was a camera. But there's no way around it, the spread of English around the world is simply wider.

Instant Digital via Weibo regarding the alleged iPhone 18 Pro leak.

Therefore, the camera should still be centered on the screen, but we'll have to see what the... Apple Get ready for the new design. It's worth remembering that the last major change was in 2022, when the dynamic island made its debut.

On the back, the main lens is expected to undergo the most drastic change: early leaks suggest Apple will invest in a camera with variable aperture. This is expected to be the major focus for premium smartphone brands in 2026, as there are also rumors that... Samsung also put a camera with variable aperture in Galaxy s26 ultra, scheduled for February 2026.

Inspired by professional equipment, variable aperture works similarly to the human pupil. It physically adjusts the lens diaphragm to control the amount of light entering the sensor: larger apertures allow more light to reach the sensor, ensuring high-quality photos even in dark environments.

Change to the camera button

The camera control button, which debuted in iPhone 16 By simulating the ergonomics of DSLR cameras, it must undergo a major redesign in iPhone 18Although initial rumors suggested the end of the feature, new information indicates that... Apple will opt for a simplified design to reduce costs, without abandoning the feature.

The main change is in the component technology: the Apple plans remove the capacitive part (which detected the finger sliding), focusing exclusively on pressure sensitivityIn this way, zoom and focus control would still exist, but it would be activated by the force applied to the button — a solution similar to that of some Android smartphones — maintaining the tool's usefulness with less complex engineering.

Although the Apple While we shouldn't comment on the hardware until the official release, this update is more positive news for photography enthusiasts than previous speculation. The physical button remains an essential shortcut for photos and videos, preserving its practical function even with the change in interaction method.

New colors

Every year, new colors arrive with the new iPhonesIf last year, we had the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max In shades of orange, this year we should see the new ones. iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in three new shades: wine, purple (a lighter shade of wine), and brownModels in more basic colors can also be expected, such as black, white, and blue.

5G satellite networks

The line iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max The new chip is set to debut. Pro A20 and the proprietary modem Apple C2bringing a crucial innovation in connectivity, but with a very clear purpose: to save lives. This would also end dependence on... Apple to Olos technology Qualcomm, which still sells modems to Qualcomm.

Unlike the everyday use of data, the implementation of 5G via satellite these devices would be geared towards mainly for emergenciesThe technology was designed to ensure communication in "shadow zones" where cell towers don't reach, making it a vital tool for those in hard-to-reach locations, such as... mountains and dense forestsThus, the focus of Apple It wouldn't just be about internet speed, but about ensuring that the user can call for help or send their location in extreme and isolated environments.

When will the iPhone 18 Pro be released?

As every year, the new iPhone They must be presented in September. For 2026, the Apple It should make a small change, with only three devices presented: iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Pro Max and as expected Foldable iPhone. So, the iPhone 18 The platform would only be released in February 2027, along with the iPhone Air 2.

In terms of price, it's worth remembering that the iPhone 18 Pro / Pro Max They should follow premium pricing, but it's worth remembering that, of course, they will be cheaper than... iPhone Fold, already aimed at an even more premium audience category than the most advanced models of Apple We'll have to wait for more information.

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Text revised by Alexandre Marques in 21 / 01 / 2026.

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