Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max with major camera upgrades - Mashable
Apple’s September 2026 event introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, featuring the A20 Pro chip and a dramatically upgraded camera system that includes a 48 MP sensor and a 10× periscope telephoto lens. The phones launch in the U.S. at $1,099–$1,299 and in India at ₹1.2 million–₹1.4 million, with new “Burgundy” and “Midnight Green” colour options.
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Apple’s September 2026 event introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, featuring the A20 Pro chip and a dramatically upgraded camera system that includes a 48 MP sensor and a 10× periscope telephoto lens. The phones launch in the U.S. at $1,099–$1,299 and in India at ₹1.2 million–₹1.4 million, with new “Burgundy” and “Midnight Green” colour options.
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**Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max with Overhauled Camera System**
Apple held its annual September “Spring Forward” event in Cupertino on 9 September 2026, introducing the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max as the flagship models of its next generation lineup. Both devices are built around the newly designed A20 Pro chip, which Apple describes as delivering a 30 percent boost in CPU performance and a 40 percent increase in GPU efficiency compared with the previous A19. The headline feature of the launch is a major camera redesign: the iPhone 18 Pro now houses a 48‑megapixel primary sensor with larger pixel size, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max adds a periscope‑style telephoto lens capable of 10× optical zoom—double the range of the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Apple also announced enhancements to computational photography, including a new “Photonic Engine 2.0” that improves low‑light performance across all lenses and supports 8K ProRAW video recording at 60 fps.
In addition to performance upgrades, Apple revealed two new colour options for the Pro line: “Burgundy” and “Midnight Green,” expanding the palette that previously included Graphite, Silver, Gold, and Sierra Blue. Both models retain a stainless‑steel frame and Ceramic Shield front glass, but feature a thinner bezel and an under‑display Touch ID sensor for the first time on an iPhone Pro. Battery capacity has been increased by roughly 12 percent, and the devices support fast‑charging up to 35 W and MagSafe accessories up to 15 W. Apple’s press release highlighted the integration of “ProMotion 2.0” technology, delivering a variable refresh rate of 10 Hz to 120 Hz for smoother scrolling and gaming experiences.
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,099 (USD) and the iPhone 18 Pro Max at $1,299 in the United States, with Indian pricing announced by Rediff MoneyWiz at ₹1,19,999 and ₹1,39,999 respectively. Pre‑orders in India begin on 15 September 2026, with official retail launch slated for 22 September. Apple expects the new models to compete directly with Samsung’s Galaxy S 28 series and Google’s Pixel 9 Pro, positioning the camera upgrades as a key differentiator in the high‑end smartphone market.
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