# 188: Everything We Know About iPhone 18 Pro

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Podcast: [The MacRumors Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-macrumors-show-4654070)
Published: 2026-04-03T14:25:10+00:00
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On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we talk through everything the iPhone 18 Pro will feature, according to the latest rumors. Following last year's major redesign, the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ models are expected to feature a very similar design to their predecessors. There is expected to be a smaller Dynamic Island , with Face ID 's flood illuminator component moved under the screen to reduce the cutout's size. It is rumored to be approximately 35% narrower than the iPhone 17 Pro 's, shrinking from around 20.7mm to 13.5mm. The Pro Max will be slightly thicker than its predecessor , rising to around 8.8mm and over 240 grams to accommodate a larger battery of 5,100 to 5,200 mAh , up from the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max's 5,088 mAh. The rear will see a slight design shift as well. Apple is reportedly dropping the two-tone look found on ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ models in favor of a more seamless aesthetic, with improved alignment between the Ceramic Shield back glass and the aluminum frame. The devices are also expected to come in a special red color . The camera system will undergo more substantial changes. Both Pro models' main 48-megapixel Fusion camera are rumored to feature variable aperture , which would allow users to control the lens opening to manage light intake and depth of field. The aperture would function similarly to a DSLR camera, giving photographers greater control over focus sharpness and background blur in different lighting conditions. Additionally, Samsung is developing a new three-layer sensor for the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌, designed to reduce noise, improve dynamic range, and enhance camera responsiveness compared to Sony's current sensors. The Camera Control button is also getting a simplification. Rather than supporting both capacitive touch gestures and pressure sen…

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