iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: New 2nm chip, better cameras, higher prices

Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at its September 2026 keynote, featuring a new 2nm chip, improved AI capabilities, and a variable aperture camera system, with prices starting at $1,199 and $1,299 respectively, a $100 increase over the previous generation. The A20 Pro chip delivers up to 40% more performance and doubled AI processing power, while improved cooling sustains performance 40% longer than the iPhone 17 Pro. The phones also offer up to 45 hours of video playback and faster charging, with 50% battery in 15 minutes. The camera adds a mechanical variable aperture and new Pro controls for exposure and white balance. The launch marks Apple's first major presentation under new CEO John Ternus, who introduced an unconventional schedule: the Pro models arrive this fall alongside Apple's first foldable phone, while standard models are delayed to spring 2027. The new Siri AI assistant supports French from October, but availability in France remains unconfirmed.