iPhone 18 Pro: Camera and Battery Leaks Emerge
cupertino, Monday, 9 February 2026.
Leaked reports suggest the iPhone 18 Pro will feature advancements in camera technology, including a variable aperture. The Pro Max may have a battery with a capacity exceeding 5,100 mAh.
Potential Camera Upgrades
Apple (AAPL) is reportedly testing significant camera upgrades for the iPhone 18 Pro, according to a reputable leaker [3]. The Weibo user, Digital Chat Station, claims Apple is experimenting with a new main camera featuring a variable aperture, which would allow the camera to adjust the amount of light reaching the sensor [3]. In addition to the variable aperture, the iPhone 18 Pro is also being tested with a new telephoto camera that has a larger aperture than the iPhone 17 Pro, which has an ƒ/2.8 aperture [3]. These potential upgrades aim to significantly enhance the user’s photography experience [1].
Variable Aperture Details
Currently, iPhone wide photos are taken at a fixed focal length of ƒ/1.78 [1]. The introduction of a variable aperture would mark a notable shift in iPhone camera technology [1][3]. While Samsung previously incorporated variable apertures in its Galaxy S9 and S10 models in 2018 and 2019, they discontinued the feature in 2020 [3]. If Apple implements this in the iPhone 18 Pro, it could offer users greater flexibility in capturing images in various lighting conditions [GPT].
Battery Life Expectations
In addition to camera enhancements, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is rumored to feature a larger battery, potentially ranging from 5,100 to 5,200 mAh [6]. This information comes from a known Weibo leaker, citing supply chain details [6]. For comparison, the iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 5,088 mAh battery and offers up to 39 hours of battery life [6]. Combining this larger battery with the efficiency improvements of the A20 Pro chip, which is made using TSMC’s 2nm process, the iPhone 18 Pro Max could offer extremely impressive battery life [6].
Additional Rumored Features and Release
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to launch in the fall of 2026 [3][6]. Besides the camera and battery improvements, the devices are also rumored to feature a smaller Dynamic Island, the C2 modem, a simplified Camera Control, and a 24-megapixel front-facing camera [6]. Apple is also anticipated to launch its first foldable iPhone, possibly named iPhone Fold, in the fall of 2026 [1][3][7]. This foldable iPhone is rumored to have a battery exceeding 5,500 mAh [6]. Tim Cook teased plans for Apple’s upcoming 50th anniversary on February 5, 2026, adding to the anticipation surrounding Apple’s future product releases [3][6].