Apple today announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its “Surprise and shine” event, along with the long-awaited foldable, the iPhone Duo, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and Ultra 4.
The iPhone 18 Pro brings a much-awaited smaller Dynamic Island, a Variable Aperture Main Camera, a larger battery, a more efficient A20 Pro chipset, and more. However, these features come at a cost. Both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are slightly heavier than their predecessors.
According to the tech specs page on Apple’s website, the new iPhone 18 Pro weighs 211 grams, while the Pro Max weighs 249 grams. Here’s how it compares to older Pro models.
- iPhone 18 Pro: 211 grams
- iPhone 17 Pro: 204 grams
- iPhone 16 Pro: 199 grams
- iPhone 15 Pro: 187 grams
- iPhone 14 Pro: 206 grams
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 249 grams
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 231 grams
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: 227 grams
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: 221 grams
- iPhone 14 Pro Max: 240 grams
If you are upgrading from an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro model, the difference is going to be quite noticeable. Even though the iPhones are heavier this year, they maintain the same dimensions and are not any thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro series, as previously anticipated.
In terms of pricing, the iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 for 256GB, $1,399 for 512GB, $1,799 for 1TB, and $2,399 for 2TB. The 2TB variant is new on the smaller Pro. The iPhone 18 Pro Max, on the other hand, starts at $1,299 for 256GB, $1,499 for 512GB, $1,899 for 1TB, and $2,499 for 2TB. The price hikes are lower than expected for with the base model being $100 more expensive rather than $200-$300, which was previously rumored.
The phone comes in four new finishes: Black, Silver, Glacier, and a new Burgundy colour. Pre-orders will begin on September 12th, starting at 5:00 a.m. PT, and the iPhone 18 Pro will be available on September 25th.
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