The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are anticipated to arrive this September following Apple's usual schedule, while the standard iPhone 18 should reach stores early next year. Ahead of any official reveal, fresh information from China points to the iPhone 18 Pro offering a noticeably thicker build than the iPhone 17 Pro, especially near the camera area. The new device is also expected to include upgrades to both battery capacity and processor performance.

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According to tipster Fixed Focus Digital on Weibo, the iPhone 18 Pro will keep the aluminum alloy construction first seen on the iPhone 17 Pro. However, both the aluminum frame and camera module are described as substantially thicker than before.

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Leaked images from supplier Tata Electronics reportedly show the iPhone 18 Pro with an overall thicker profile, adding about 2mm compared to its predecessor. The tipster noted that this added depth will be quite noticeable.

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The iPhone 17 Pro measures 8.75mm thick, while the iPhone 16 Pro comes in at 8.25mm. Earlier reports have similarly indicated that both the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will exceed the thickness of the iPhone 17 Pro lineup. A redesigned camera system, possibly including variable aperture on the main sensor, appears to drive much of this added depth.

The iPhone 18 Pro recently appeared in China's 3C database showing a 4,056mAh battery for the Chinese market and a 4,288mAh cell for the US version. Launch is still slated for September alongside Apple's first foldable device and the iPhone 18 Pro Max, with the regular iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e expected in the first quarter of next year.

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The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to include a triple rear camera setup with 48-megapixel sensors for the primary, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses. It should also run on the 2nm A20 chipset.