Smartphones · Review
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Apple's best camera and chip in a pocketable size, with battery life that no longer feels like a compromise.
92
out of 100
Our verdict
The iPhone 18 Pro puts the same A20 Pro chip and variable-aperture camera as the Pro Max into a 6.3-inch body. 9to5Mac measured CPU gains of 22 to 27 percent and GPU gains of 40 to 45 percent over the A19 Pro, and Tom's Guide recorded a 16-hour-17-minute battery result, close to an hour longer than the iPhone 17 Pro. Reviewers describe it as a refinement rather than a redesign, so owners of last year's Pro have little reason to upgrade. It replaces the iPhone 15 Pro, which Apple no longer sells.
What's good
- Large CPU and GPU gains over the A19 Pro
- Strong battery life for a 6.3-inch phone
- Variable-aperture main camera
- 4x telephoto in a compact body
What's not
- Starts $100 higher than the iPhone 17 Pro did
- Heavier than its predecessor at 211g
- Small upgrade for iPhone 17 Pro owners
How it scores
How we rate →Specifications
- Price basis
- 256GB base model, unlocked (US)
- Display
- 6.3-inch OLED, ProMotion up to 120Hz, 3000 nits peak outdoor
- Chip
- A20 Pro
- Rear cameras
- 48MP main (variable aperture), 48MP ultra wide, 48MP 4x telephoto
- Battery
- Up to 36 hours video playback (Apple)
- Charging
- Up to 50% in about 15 min (60W adapter); MagSafe/Qi2 up to 25W
- Weight
- 211g
- Durability
- IP68 (6m, 30 min), Ceramic Shield 2 front