iPhone 18 Pro: A big step for the camera, a medium step for the smartphone

A review of the iPhone 18 Pro reveals a significant camera upgrade with a physical variable aperture, alongside a moderate improvement in hardware and software. The device is externally identical to the previous model, featuring an A20 Pro processor, 12 GB of RAM, an improved battery, and fast charging. The iOS 27 operating system introduces Siri AI in beta, but most innovations close gaps with competitors. The starting price is approximately $1,500.

A review of the iPhone 18 Pro, courtesy of iDigital, reveals a significant camera upgrade alongside a moderate improvement in hardware and software. The device is externally identical to the iPhone 17 Pro, with the same dimensions, a 6.3-inch screen, and a weight of 211 grams. Under the hood, it features an A20 Pro processor with 12 GB of RAM, and Apple announces a 20% improvement in performance. The battery has slightly increased, and charging is fast: ten minutes charges from 15% to 50%, and about 25 minutes to 80%. The iOS 27 operating system introduces Siri AI in beta, which works only in English and requires joining a waitlist. Most software innovations close gaps with existing capabilities of competitors. The most significant upgrade is in the main camera, which includes a physical variable aperture with four options for manual selection, along with shutter speed control. Photography enthusiasts can produce stunning images with various effects. The starting price is approximately $1,500 for the 256 GB model. The review notes that iPhone 17 or 16 owners will receive most software innovations in a version update, but owners of older devices may consider upgrading.