Apple iPhone 18 Pro review: big changes for small differences
The iPhone 18 Pro offers incremental hardware improvements, including a variable aperture camera and longer battery life. Despite a price increase, it remains a refined option within Apple's 2026 smartphone lineup.
Why it matters
It reflects the current trend of iterative hardware updates in the premium smartphone market.
The iPhone 18 Pro packs all of Apple’s best technology into a pocketable package. The iPhone 18 Pro packs all of Apple’s best technology into a pocketable package. Guardian journalism is independent. We earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more .
Longer battery life, better screen, upgraded Siri and new variable aperture camera in refreshed design from last year’s model
Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor Mon 5 Oct 2026 02.00 EDT Last modified on Mon 5 Oct 2026 07.41 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Apple’s smaller Pro iPhone gets the best kind of spec bump for 2026: longer battery life, faster chips and a fancy new variable aperture for the main camera.
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