iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Review: Fastest Phones Ever, Variable Aperture Camera Soars
- Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max with a new variable aperture camera system, starting at $1,199 and $1,299 respectively.
- Driving these improvements is the new A20 Pro chip, which enhances sustained performance through a revamped vapor chamber that covers three times more surface area than previous models.
- The main 48-megapixel camera includes a variable aperture ranging from f/1.48 to f/4.0, plus manual pro controls for shutter speed, white balance, and exposure.
- Apple introduced Reference Image, which embeds encrypted sensor data to verify photo authenticity, alongside a 25% smaller Dynamic Island that displays three Live Activities simultaneously.
- Battery life reaches 45 hours of video playback on the 18 Pro Max, positioning these as Apple's most powerful non-folding phones. Meanwhile, the foldable iPhone Duo remains the anticipated release for next month.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)I’ve tried the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, here’s my full review
I got my hands on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max – here’s my full review of the new phones, from camera features to battery life and design
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Sydney Morning Herald
iPhone 18 Pro review: the biggest upgrade Apple's made in years
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro looks almost identical to last year's model. But don't let the familiar design fool you. This is one of the most significant internal upgrades Apple has made in years, and it's the camera doing the heavy lifting.
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