Jon Prosser’s Latest Look at the iPhone 18 Pro Points to a Cleaner Screen and Sharper Photos

Jon Prosser has made a name for himself by providing in-depth looks at Apple’s upcoming hardware, usually accompanied by sleek renders and insider discussion. His most recent video focuses on the iPhone 18 Pro. This handset is expected to be released in September alongside the Pro Max and what is rumored to be Apple’s first true foldable phone. The ordinary 18 iPhone models are expected to be released in 2027, leaving the Pro line to lead the charge this year.

The face of the iPhone 18 Pro catches your attention first. According to Prosser, there is a trend toward hiding Face ID sensors behind the display, eliminating the requirement for the traditional notch. The front-facing camera remains, however it is now located in the upper left corner of the screen. The Dynamic Island concept is still being used in software, and the notch has shrunk because the whole Face ID hardware no longer occupies the available space.

The images really bring it home, giving the display a sleek, seamless appearance from edge to edge. Color selections may also provide buyers with more freedom of choice. Apple is reportedly planning to release three new colors: a deep purple, a rich burgundy, and a tint that leans towards brown. Consider it similar to the most recent Pro versions, but with more options beyond the standard silver, black, or titanium finishes.


Let’s move on to the camera upgrades, with the most notable being the new variable aperture system on the main rear lens. The concept here is that this physical adjustment allows you to control how much light enters and exits the sensor, widening in dim conditions and narrowing in bright ones. That should result in some really good depth of field, and portraits will require less digital processing. Prosser does indicate that this could be exclusive to the 18 Pro Max. The Camera Control button has also seen some changes, as capacitive touch disappears, while pressure sensitivity takes its place.


The performance specifications are pretty much what you’d expect; with the A20 Pro processor coming in on a 2 nm technology, you can expect some decent speed gains, increased power efficiency, and a somewhat longer battery life. Furthermore, Apple is transitioning to its own in-house C2 modem in an effort to reduce dependency on external suppliers while improving cellular performance.


Satellite-based 5G is also garnering some attention, including the ability to cover remote locations in a way that isn’t simply for emergencies, but whether that ever takes off remains to be seen, and whether anything on this list goes into production is anyone’s guess. Apple is known for changing its ideas from time to time. Still, the way this is developing up is consistent with how Apple typically handles these upgrades: a minimal appearance on the outside, but major changes on the inside.