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9 Reasons to Skip iPhone 17 Pro and Wait for iPhone 18 Pro
April 18, 2026 12:14 • UTC+5 (Ashgabat) • 19 views

An analysis of Apple's key 2026 innovations: from a variable aperture camera to record battery life and price freezing.
MacRumors insiders have highlighted nine compelling arguments for waiting for the iPhone 18 Pro series. The main technical breakthrough will be the A20 Pro chip based on a 2nm process and the introduction of a camera with a variable aperture, bringing mobile photography to a professional lens level. The design will become sleeker due to the Dynamic Island shrinking by nearly 50%. For Pro Max users, a record-breaking battery of up to 5200 mAh is being prepared. Another update is the simplified Camera Control button without a sensor to eliminate accidental touches. Amid global inflation, Apple reportedly plans to freeze prices for the 18th series, making it a highly competitive upgrade.
Source: iGuides / MacRumors