Apple iPhone 18 Pro Leaks Point to 2nm Chip and 240g Weight as Price Nears $1,299
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Updated · Creative Bloq · Jul 16
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Leaks Point to 2nm Chip and 240g Weight as Price Nears $1,299
3 articles · Updated · Creative Bloq · Jul 16
Summary
Leaks point to Apple giving the iPhone 18 Pro a 2nm A20 Pro chip, a variable-aperture main camera and a heavier build, with the Pro Max also tipped for a 5,500 mAh battery.
The design is expected to stay close to the iPhone 17 Pro, but with a smaller Dynamic Island and a more seamless rear panel around MagSafe rather than a full under-display camera.
At 240 grams, the iPhone 18 Pro could become Apple's heaviest iPhone yet, a trade-off tied to battery and performance upgrades aimed at longer life, cooler operation and faster AI tasks.
Pricing is still unclear, but estimates now point to a $50-$200 increase from the current $1,099 base, putting the next Pro model in a roughly $1,199-$1,299 range.
Apple is also rumored to split its launch cycle, releasing iPhone 18 Pro models in autumn 2026 while pushing the standard iPhone 18 to spring 2027.
With rising prices and new AI fees, is the iPhone becoming a luxury subscription service?
Will new CEO John Ternus shift Apple's focus from iconic hardware to AI-driven software and services?
Is Apple's partnership with Google a strategic masterstroke or a sign it's losing the AI race?
The 2026 iPhone 18 Pro Crisis: Tata Electronics Data Leak, Supply Chain Security, and Unprecedented Price Increases
Overview
In June 2026, Tata Electronics, a key Apple supplier, suffered a major cyberattack that led to the leak of sensitive iPhone 18 Pro documents. The breach, first reported by AppleInsider, raised serious concerns about the security of Apple’s supply chain and the risk of exposing proprietary product designs. The hacker group World Leaks claimed responsibility, having previously targeted other major brands, but the authenticity of the leaked data remains unconfirmed. This incident highlights the growing vulnerability of global tech supply chains to cyber threats and the urgent need for stronger security measures.