New Delhi: Apple could be introducing the iPhone 18 in September, but only the Pro models are initially going to debut. According to the latest news from industry analysts, the tech giant might be introducing quite a few notable upgrades to the Pro models in their portfolio. The phones could be coming with an A20 chip under the body, while the C2 modem might power networking features.
In a research note from Macrumors, it was noted that the upgrades on iPhone 18 and iPhone Pro Max could happen. Both these models could come with a smaller dynamic island, with the tech giant expected to move some of the Face ID technology, like the flood illuminator, under the screen.
iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max might get the A20 Pro chipset, fabricated through TSMC’s first-generation 2-nanometre process. The SoC is being rumoured to have a new architecture and packaging design, potentially coming with improved performance along with power efficiency as well.
iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to have big upgrades
Another big upgrade could include cellular and networking features. According to the analyst, iPhone 18 Pro models are reported to be powered by the next-gen N2 chip, although the exact performance gains are yet unknown. This could be corroborating with the previous leaks; it could be expected for the phones to come with Apple’s third-generation C2 modem.
According to reports, it will support NR-NTN (New Radio Non-Terrestrial Networks), a technology that might let iPhones connect to low-Earth orbit satellites for internet access in places without proper cellular services. The C2 modem is likely to improve Apple’s first-gen C1 and C1X chips, with possible gains in both efficiency and performance in weak or congested networks as well.
The biggest thought might be the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Max coming with a variable aperture lens on the 48-megapixel primary Fusion camera. In theory, it should let the iPhone camera adjust the amount of light entering the sensor, allowing control over the depth of field and exposure.