1. Better battery life
Many sources say that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be equipped with a battery capacity of 5,100 to 5,200 mAh, higher than the 5,88 mAh on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. This may be a factor helping the device continue to maintain its position as the iPhone with the best battery life.
2. Thicker body to hold larger batteries
Some reports say the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be thicker and weigh about 243 grams, becoming Apple's heaviest iPhone ever. In return, users can receive longer battery life.
3. Smaller Dynamic Island
Apple is said to be looking for ways to reduce Dynamic Island. Some sources say that this defect can reduce the width by up to 35% compared to the present, helping to increase the display area.
4. Face ID under the screen
Although there are still many opposing opinions, many analysts believe that Apple is getting closer to putting the Face ID system below the screen, paving the way for a more seamless screen design in the future.
5. LTPO+ screen saves more power
The iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to use new LTPO+ screen technology, which helps improve brightness adjustment and save more energy compared to the current generation.
6. Chip A20 Pro 2nm process
Apple is expected to equip the A20 Pro chip manufactured on TSMC's 2nm process. The new technology can bring about 15% higher performance and save up to 30% of power compared to the previous generation.
7. RAM integrated on the same chip base
The A20 Pro chip is said to use new packaging technology, allowing for closer RAM integration to the CPU and GPU. This can improve AI processing speed and increase energy efficiency.
8. Modem C2 developed by Apple itself
Apple is said to continue to reduce dependence on Qualcomm with the new generation C2 modem. This chip is expected to bring faster speeds, save more battery and support mmWave 5G connection.
9. Camera uses Samsung sensor
For the first time in many years, Apple can use image sensors manufactured by Samsung. The new three-layer sensor technology is expected to improve light reception, reduce noise and increase dynamic contrast range.
10. Camera with changed aperture
One of the most notable upgrades is that the main camera has a changed aperture similar to a DSLR camera. Users can control the depth of field better instead of relying entirely on software.
11. 5G satellite internet
Reports say Apple is testing the ability to connect to high-speed satellite internet. If successful, iPhone 18 Pro may be one of the first devices to support data access via satellite instead of just using it for emergency communications.
12. New generation Siri AI
iPhone 18 Pro will run iOS 27 with Siri AI completely rebuilt by Apple. The new Siri is advertised to be able to understand context, remember conversation content, recognize information on the screen and perform more complex tasks than before.
