Hands-On With iPhone 18 Pro: The Adjustable Aperture Is the Least Exciting Upgrade

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It's a tough spot for the iPhone 18 Pro this generation. The device has been thoroughly overhauled from the inside out, yet the spotlight at the launch event was entirely stolen by the DUO. The upgrades here are no joke: the FaceID components are tucked under the display, the Dynamic Island has shrunken, battery capacity has increased, thermal management has been beefed up, and the leap to 60W fast charging defies Apple's long-standing conservative approach.

Under the hood, the A20 Pro chip is built on a 2nm process, delivering a staggering 40% GPU performance boost over the previous generation. Combined with a completely redesigned thermal system, this enables a generational leap in performance that doubles in benchmark tests. Record-breaking scores were casually achieved even with a case on. But the new Burgundy color and the variable aperture are arguably the least noteworthy additions to the 18 Pro series.

What's the drawback? The price tag is steep. And the timing couldn't be worse. It shares a launch year with the foldable DUO, which completely overshadows its existence. But to be honest, Apple is presenting a clear choice this year: traditional bar design or foldable. The DUO is tempting, but you should first decide if you truly need a foldable phone. Otherwise, the 18 Pro is the quiet overachiever—a device that changes everything it needed to change without making a fuss.

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