iPhone 18 Pro

You can turn on and set up your new iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max with an internet connection. You can also set up iPhone 18 Pro by connecting it to your computer. If you have another iPhone, an iPad, or an Android device, you can transfer your data to your new iPhone 18 Pro.

Prepare for setup

To make setup as smooth as possible, have the following items available:

• An internet connection through a Wi-Fi network (you may need the name and password of the network) or cellular data service through a carrier (not required for iPhone 18 Pro models)
• Your Apple Account and password; if you don’t have an Apple Account, you can create one during setup
• Your credit or debit card account information, if you want to add a card to Apple Pay during setup
• Your previous iPhone or a backup of your device, if you’re transferring your data to your new iPhone 18 Pro

Tip: If you don’t have sufficient storage space to back up your device, iCloud will provide enough storage to complete a temporary backup, free of charge, for up to three weeks from the purchase of your iPhone. On your previous device, go to the Settings app , tap General, then tapTransfer or Reset [device]. Tap Get Started, then follow the onscreen instructions.

• Your Android device, if you’re transferring your Android content

Turn on and set up your iPhone 18 Pro

1. Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.

If iPhone 18 Pro doesn’t turn on, you might need to charge the battery.

Tip: If you’re blind or have low vision, you can triple-click the side button to turn on VoiceOver, the screen reader. You can also double-tap the screen with three fingers to turn on Zoom.

2. Do one of the following:
   • Set up with another device: If you have another iPhone or iPad with iOS 11, iPadOS 13, or later, you can use it to automatically set up your new iPhone 18 Pro. Bring the two devices close together, then follow the onscreen instructions to securely copy many of your settings, preferences, and iCloud Keychain. You can then restore the rest of your data and content to your new device from your iCloud backup.

Or, if your other device has iOS 12.4, iPadOS 13, or later, you can transfer all your data wirelessly from your previous device to your new iPhone 18 Pro. Keep your iPhone 18 Pro near the other device and plugged into power until the migration process is complete.

- _Set Up Manually:_ If you don't have another device, tap Set Up Without Another Device, then follow the onscreen setup instructions.

Move from an Android device to iPhone

If you have an Android device, you can transfer your data with the Move to iOS app when you first set up your new iPhone 18 Pro.

Note: If you already completed setup and want to use Move to iOS, you must erase your iPhone and start over, or move your data manually.

1. On your device with Android version 4.0 or later, download the Move to iOS app.
2. On your iPhone 18 Pro, do the following:
   • Follow the setup assistant.
   • On the Transfer Your Apps & Data screen, tap From Android.
3. On the Android device, do the following:
   • Turn on Wi-Fi.
   • Open the Move to iOS app.
   • Follow the onscreen instructions.

See also: How to Use iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: A Beginner’s Guide

Learn how to use iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max with high quality screenshots! Our comprehensive guide is a useful resource for users who want to get the most out of their brand-new iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max! Images are perfect for visual learners, so this guide uses high quality screenshots to show you how to get started with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. We walk you step-by-step through how to use basic features such as locking and unlocking your iPhone, all the way to advanced features such as using Siri AI. Whether you are new to the iPhone or have just upgraded to the 18 Pro or 18 Pro Max, this guide helps you unlock your phone’s full functionality and maximize your use and enjoyment of it.

Turn iPhone 18 Pro on or off

There are multiple ways to turn your iPhone 18 Pro on and off–you can use the buttons on the side of your iPhone, or you can use the controls in Settings and Control Center.

Turn on iPhone 18 Pro

Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.

Turn off iPhone 18 Pro

Simultaneously press and hold the side button and either volume button until the sliders appear, then drag the Power Off slider.

Turn off iPhone 18 Pro in Control Center

1. Open Control Center by swiping down from the top right of the screen.
2. Touch and hold in the top-right corner of your screen.
3. Drag the slider to turn off iPhone.

Turn off iPhone 18 Pro in Settings

1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap General, scroll down, then tap Shut Down.
3. Drag the slider to turn off iPhone.

Wake, unlock, and lock iPhone 18 Pro

iPhone turns off the display to save power, locks for security, and goes to sleep when you’re not using it. You can quickly wake and unlock iPhone 18 Pro when you want to use it again.

Wake iPhone 18 Pro

To wake iPhone 18 Pro, do one of the following:

• Press the side button.

• Raise iPhone.

Note: To turn off Raise to Wake, go to the Settings app , then tap Display & Brightness.

• Tap the screen.

Unlock iPhone 18 Pro with Face ID

If you didn’t set up Face ID when you first set up your iPhone 18 Pro, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Set up Face ID, then follow the onscreen instructions. Then follow these steps:

1. Tap the screen or raise iPhone to wake it, then glance at your iPhone.

The lock icon animates from closed to open to indicate that iPhone is unlocked.

2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

Note: To lock iPhone again, press the side button. iPhone locks automatically if you don’t touch the screen for a minute or so. However, if Attention Aware Features is turned on, iPhone won’t dim or lock as long as it detects attention. To turn it on or off, go to the Settings app , then tap Face ID & Passcode.

Unlock iPhone 18 Pro with a passcode

If you didn’t create a passcode when you set up iPhone 18 Pro, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode, tap Turn Passcode On, then follow the onscreen instructions. Then follow these steps:

1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Lock Screen.
2. Enter your passcode.

Lock iPhone 18 Pro

You can lock iPhone 18 Pro using the following methods:

• Manually: Press the side button.
• Automatically: iPhone locks on its own if you don’t interact with it for a certain amount of time.

When iPhone locks, the display turns off unless you’ve turned on the Always On Display.

Learn gestures for iPhone 18 Pro

Here’s a handy reference to the gestures you use for interacting with an iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max:

Gesture	Description
Go to the Home Screen	Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to return to the Home Screen at any time.
Quickly access controls	Swipe down from the top-right corner to open Control Center; touch and hold a control to reveal more options. To add or remove controls, go to the Settings app, then tap Control Center.
Open the App Switcher	Swipe up from the bottom edge, pause in the center of the screen, then lift your finger. To browse the open apps, swipe right, then tap the app you want to use.
Switch between open apps	Swipe up from the bottom edge, then swipe right or left.
Use Siri	Just say “Siri” or “Hey Siri.” Or press and hold the side button while you ask a question or make a request.
Use Apple Pay	Double-click the side button to display your default card for Apple Pay, then glance at iPhone to authenticate with Face ID.
Use Accessibility Shortcut	Triple-click the side button.
Take a screenshot	Simultaneously press and quickly release the side button and volume up button.
Use Emergency SOS (all countries or regions except India)	Simultaneously press and hold the side button and either volume button until the sliders appear and the countdown on Emergency SOS ends, then release the buttons.
Use Emergency SOS (in India)	Quickly press the side button 3 times until the sliders appear and the countdown on Emergency SOS ends. If you’ve turned on Accessibility Shortcut, simultaneously press and hold the side button and either volume button until the sliders appear and the countdown on Emergency SOS ends, then release the buttons.
Turn off	Simultaneously press and hold the side button and either volume button until the sliders appear, then drag the top slider to power off. Or go to the Settings app, tap General, then tap Shut Down.
Force restart	Press and release the volume up button, press and release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.

Use the Action button, side button, and other controls on your iPhone 18 Pro

Learn about the buttons and other controls on your iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max:

• Side button: Use the side button to turn off your iPhone.
• Volume buttons: Use the volume up/down buttons to adjust the volume when listening to music, watching videos, or playing games. When you’re not using other apps, the buttons will adjust the ringer volume.
• Action button: You can choose what you want this button to do, including opening the Camera app or turning on the flashlight. By default, the Action button turns Silent mode on or off.
• Camera Control: Use the Camera Control to quickly open your iPhone 18 Pro camera, capture photos or videos, and access camera settings.

Use the Lock Screen

The Lock Screen appears when you turn on or wake iPhone 18 Pro. From the Lock Screen, you can see notifications, open Camera and Control Center, get information from your favorite apps at a glance, control media playback, and more.

You can quickly access useful features and information from the Lock Screen, even while iPhone 18 Pro is locked.

Go to the Lock Screen, then do any of the following:

• Open Camera: Swipe left. You can touch and hold , then lift your finger.
• Open Control Center: Swipe down from the top-right corner of your iPhone 18 Pro.
• See earlier notifications: Swipe up from the center.
• View more widgets: Swipe right. You can interact with widgets on the Lock Screen and the Home Screen to perform tasks–for example, tap an item in the Reminders widget to check it off, or tap the Play button in the Podcasts widget to play an episode.
• Control media playback: Use the playback controls (Now Playing) on the Lock Screen to play, pause, rewind, or fast-forward media playing on your iPhone.

Use the Dynamic Island on iPhone 18 Pro

On iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, you can check alerts and Live Activities–such as a Voice Memo recording in progress, an AirDrop connection, and directions from Maps–in the Dynamic Island on the Home Screen or in an active app whenever your iPhone is unlocked. On iPhone 18 Pro models, the Dynamic Island can show up to three Live Activities at the same time.

You can do any of the following in the iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island:

• Expand the activity to see more detail: Touch and hold the activity.
• Collapse the activity to make the Dynamic Island smaller: Swipe the expanded activity up.
• Switch between two activities: Tap the activity you want to view.
• Move between activities: On iPhone 18 Pro models, the Dynamic Island can show up to three Live Activities at the same time. Swipe across it to move between them.

Personalize your iPhone 18 Pro

Customize the look of app icons on Home Screen

You can change how app icons look on your iPhone 18 Pro Home Screen–adjust their size, apply a color tint, or switch between light and dark appearances.

1. Go to the Home Screen.
2. Touch and hold the Home Screen background until the icons begin to jiggle.
3. Tap , then choose Customize.
4. Do any of the following:
   • Make the icons larger: Tap . In large size, the names of the apps disappear.
   • Choose a dark appearance: Tap Dark. To show icons and widgets with a dark appearance at night and a light appearance during the day, tap Auto.
   • Give the icons a clear look: Tap Clear to make the icons translucent, then choose Light, Dark, or Auto.
   • Add a color tint: Tap Tinted. Use the sliders to choose the color and saturation (or use the eyedropper to select a color in your wallpaper). Then choose Light, Dark, or Auto.

Change the wallpaper on iPhone 18 Pro

On iPhone 18 Pro, you can change the wallpaper on the Lock Screen and the Home Screen. You can set your wallpaper in Settings or through the wallpaper gallery from your Lock Screen.

1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Wallpaper, tap Add New Wallpaper, then do any of the following:
   • Tap a button at the top of the wallpaper gallery–for example, Photos, Emoji, or Color–to design your wallpaper.
   • Choose a wallpaper option from one of the featured sets (for example, Nature).

Note: If you don’t see wallpaper options you want to use (for example, Weather or Astronomy), scroll down to see more options, then tap Get below the one you like.

3. Tap Add, then do one of the following:
   • Choose to use the wallpaper on both the Lock Screen and Home Screen: Tap Set as Wallpaper Pair.
   • Make changes to the Home Screen: Tap Customize Home Screen. Tap a color to change the wallpaper color, tap to use a custom photo, or select Blur to blur the wallpaper so the apps stand out.

Add a widget to your iPhone 18 Pro Home Screen

Widgets give you an easy way to view current information from an app at a glance–today’s headlines, weather, reminders, battery levels, and more. You can add widgets to your iPhone 18 Pro Home Screen or Lock Screen to keep this information at your fingertips.

1. Go to the Home Screen, then find the Home Screen page where you want to add the widget.
2. Touch and hold the background until the apps begin to jiggle, tap , then tap Add Widget.
3. Scroll or search to find the widget you want, tap it, then swipe through the size and style options.
4. When you see the size you want, tap Add Widget.
5. While the apps are still jiggling, move the widget where you want it, then tap .

Change iPhone 18 Pro sounds and vibrations

You can change the sounds iPhone plays when you get a call, message, and alert.

Haptic feedback is the vibration you feel on your iPhone when you perform some actions, such as when you touch and hold any icon on the Home Screen.

To change ringtone and vibration settings on iPhone 18 Pro:

1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone 18 Pro.
2. Tap Sounds & Haptics, then do any of the following below Ringtone:
   • Change your ringtone: Tap Ringtone, then tap a ringtone to preview it and select it.
   • Adjust ringer volume: Drag the volume slider.
   • Change the haptic pattern: Tap Haptics, then choose a pattern or tap Create New Vibration to record your own.
   • Control ringer volume with buttons: Turn Change with Buttons on or off.

You can also change the sounds iPhone plays for certain people. Go to the Contacts app , tap a person’s name, tap Edit, then choose a ringtone and text tone.

Adjust the screen brightness and color on iPhone 18 Pro

On iPhone, you can make your screen dimmer or brighter (dimming the screen extends battery life). You can also adjust the screen brightness and color manually or automatically with Dark Mode.

To make your iPhone 18 Pro screen dimmer or brighter, do one of the following:

• Open Control Center by swiping down from the top right of your screen, then drag up or down.
• Go to the Settings app , tap Display & Brightness, then drag the slider.

Dark Mode gives the entire iPhone 18 Pro experience a dark color scheme that’s perfect for low-light environments. With Dark Mode on, you can use your iPhone 18 Pro while, for example, reading in bed, without disturbing the person next to you.

Do any of the following:

• Open Control Center by swiping down from the top right of the screen, touch and hold , then tap to turn Dark Mode on or off.
• Go to the Settings app , tap Display & Brightness, then select Dark to turn on Dark Mode, or select Light to turn it off.

Use your Apps

Open apps on iPhone 18 Pro

You can quickly open apps from one of your Home Screen pages (like the one shown below) or your App Library.

1. To go to the Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.
2. Swipe left to browse apps on other Home Screen pages.
3. Swipe left past all your Home Screen pages to see App Library, where your apps are organized by category.
4. To open an app, tap its icon.
5. To return to App Library, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.

Quit and reopen an app on iPhone 18 Pro

If an app isn’t responding, you can quit it and then reopen it to try and resolve the issue.

Note: iPhone automatically manages how apps run in the background, so quitting apps you’re not using doesn’t prolong battery life.

1. To quit the app on iPhone 18 Pro, open the App Switcher by swiping up from the bottom of the screen, pausing in the center of the screen, then lifting your finger. Swipe right to find the app, then swipe up on the app.
2. To reopen the app, go to the Home Screen or App Library, then tap the app.

Switch between open apps

You can quickly switch from one open app to another on your iPhone 18 Pro. When you switch back, you can pick up right where you left off.

1. To see all your open apps, swipe up from the bottom of the screen, pause in the center of the screen, then lift your finger.
2. To browse the open apps, swipe right, then tap the app you want to use.

To quickly switch between open apps on an iPhone 18 Pro, swipe right along the bottom edge of the screen.

Use Phone, Messages and FaceTime

Make a call on iPhone 18 Pro

Making a phone call on iPhone 18 Pro is easy.

Siri: Ask Siri to call or dial a number. Speak each digit separately–for example, “four one five, five five five….” For the 800 area code in the U.S., you can say “eight hundred.”

Or without using Siri:

1. Go to the Phone app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Keypad , then do any of the following:
   • Use a different line: On models with Dual SIM, tap the line at the top, then choose a line.
   • Enter the number using the keypad: If you make a mistake, tap .
   • Redial the last number: Tap to see the last number you dialed, then tap to call that number.
   • Paste a number you’ve copied: Tap the phone number field above the keypad, then tap Paste.
   • Enter a soft (2-second) pause: Touch and hold the star (*) key until a comma appears.
   • Enter a hard pause (to pause dialing until you tap the Dial button): Touch and hold the pound (#) key until a semicolon appears.
   • Enter a “+” for international calls: Touch and hold the “0” key until “+” appears.
3. Tap to start the call.

To end the call, tap .

Make FaceTime calls on iPhone 18 Pro

With an internet connection, you can make and receive calls in the FaceTime app.

1. Go to the FaceTime app on your iPhone.
2. Tap New Call.
3. Enter the name, number, or email of the person you want to call. Alternatively, you can tap to open Contacts and add people from there, or tap a suggested contact.
4. Tap FaceTime to make a video call or to make an audio call.

Send and reply to messages on iPhone 18 Pro

You can send text messages, images, and much more. You can reply within a conversation or to specific comments in a thread. You can even use Siri to listen and respond to your messages.

Siri: Ask Siri something like, “Read my last message from Antonio.”

Start a conversation

You can send a text message to one or more people to start a new conversation.

1. Go to the Messages app on your iPhone.
2. In the conversation list, tap at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap the To field, then enter the phone number, contact name, or Apple Account of each recipient.

To choose recipients from your contacts, tap in the To field.

4. Do any of the following:
   • Tap the text field above the keyboard, then type your message.
   • Tap or to add emoji.
   • Tap to dictate text in the language of your keyboard.
   • Tap (to the left of the text field) to send photos, videos, stickers, location, and more.
5. Tap to send.

To return to the conversation list from a conversation, tap .

Reply to a message

Messages are grouped by conversation in the conversation list. A dot indicates you haven’t yet read one or more messages in that conversation.

1. Go to the Messages app on your iPhone.
2. Go to the conversation that you want to participate in.
3. Tap the text field, create your message, then tap to send your message.

Use Camera on iPhone 18 Pro

Take a photo

1. Open Camera on your iPhone 18 Pro.
2. Tap the Shutter button or press either volume button to take a photo.

You can also click the Camera Control button to open Camera, then click it again to take a photo.

Take a selfie with your iPhone 18 Pro camera

Use the front-facing camera on your iPhone 18 Pro to take a selfie. You can take selfies in Photo mode or Portrait mode.

1. Open Camera on your iPhone.
2. Tap to switch to the front-facing camera.
3. Before taking the selfie, you can do any of the following:
   • Tap to increase the field of view; tap to return to the original view.
   • Tap to rotate the frame from portrait to landscape on supported models; tap to return to portrait.
4. Tap the Shutter button, press either volume button, or click the Camera Control to take the selfie.

Use Siri AI on iPhone 18 Pro

Siri AI (Beta) is your conversational AI assistant with entirely new capabilities, including personal context understanding, onscreen awareness, and broad world knowledge. With Siri AI, you also have Siri mode in Camera, which allows you to search, ask questions, and take action based on what’s around you, and a dedicated Siri app that brings all your conversations in one place. These new capabilities make Siri a more capable assistant by allowing you to find what you need and get more done.

Turn on Siri AI on iPhone 18 Pro

1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone 18 Pro.
2. Tap Siri, then do one of the following:
   • If Siri is off: Tap “Turn on Siri,” then tap “Try Siri AI (Beta).”
   • If Siri is on: Tap “Try Siri AI (Beta).”
3. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Find what you need

Siri AI can search your photos, mail, messages, calendar, and more to find exactly what you’re looking for. Ask Siri to find a photo from years ago, a recommendation from a family member, and details about your friend’s flight itinerary from your email or calendar.

Siri AI: Activate Siri, then say something like, “Find photos from my trip to Lisbon” or “What time should I leave to pick up Antonio?”

Get more done

With onscreen awareness and an understanding of your personal context, Siri AI helps you get more done. Ask Siri to plan a menu for an event or add ingredients from a recipe to your shopping list. Siri can also take action in more apps and even make suggestions for what you might want to do next.

Siri AI: Activate Siri, then say something like, “Plan a menu for my watch party on Saturday.” Swipe down on the Siri response to see the full menu and make follow-up requests, like “Send this to the fantasy league group chat.”

Ask about any topic

Siri AI has broad world knowledge, which is combined with your personal context to give you detailed, up-to-date, and relevant insights to your questions. Ask about virtually any topic–from finding the perfect weekend activity to do with family to details about the world around you.

Siri AI: Activate Siri, then say something like, “Give me some tips on how to improve my tennis backhand” or “When will cherry blossoms reach peak bloom this year?”

Learn about what’s on your screen

Ask Siri about content on your iPhone screen–like an image or PDF–to get answers, search, or take action.

Siri AI: Activate Siri, then say something like, “What is this and how do I make it?” Swipe down on the Siri response to see the recipe and make follow-up requests, like “Add the ingredients to my shopping list.”

Discover and take action on the world around you

Siri mode in Camera uses Visual Intelligence to let you quickly identify something, ask questions, search based on what’s in your camera frame, or take quick actions–like splitting a bill with friends when you get the check or quickly importing a card to Apple Wallet.

Siri AI: On your iPhone with Camera open, tap Siri to switch to Siri mode, or click and hold the Camera Control when your iPhone is locked. Point your iPhone camera at something around you, then tap to ask a question. You can also tap a suggestion–for example, while pointing the camera at a check, tap “Split Bill with Apple Cash” when it appears, then follow the onscreen instructions.

Write with Siri

Siri AI can generate a draft from scratch, summarize information, and provide feedback on what you’ve written–just describe what you want. For example, ask Siri to proofread a note or to write an itinerary for an upcoming trip.

Siri AI: Activate Siri, then say something like, “How’s this sound?” or “Write a day-by-day itinerary for a 3-day trip to New York.” Swipe down on the Siri response to continue to revise or ask follow-up questions.

Keep the conversation going

The Siri app brings all your conversations in one place, allowing you to pick up where you left off or start new conversations.

Siri AI: Go to the Siri app on your iPhone, then select a conversation or tap to start a new one.

View and respond to notifications on iPhone 18 Pro

Notifications help you keep track of what’s new–they let you know if you missed a call, if the date of an event moved, and more.

To see your notifications in Notification Center, do any of the following:

• On the Lock Screen: Swipe up from the middle of the screen.
• On other screens: Swipe down from the top-left corner. Then you can scroll up to see older notifications, if there are any.

To close Notification Center, swipe up from the bottom with one finger.

When you have multiple notifications in Notification Center or on the Lock Screen, they’re grouped by app, which makes them easier to view and manage. Notifications from some apps may also be grouped by organizing features within the app, such as by topic or thread. Grouped notifications appear as stacks, with the most recent notification on top.

Do any of the following:

• To expand a group of notifications to see them individually: Tap the group. To close the group, tap Show Less.
• To view a notification and perform quick actions if the app offers them (on supported models): Touch and hold the notification.
• To open a notification’s app: Tap the notification.

Charge the iPhone 18 Pro battery

The battery icon shows the battery level or charging status. When you’re syncing or using iPhone, it may take longer to charge the battery.

Charge the battery

To charge iPhone 18 Pro, do any of the following:

• Connect iPhone 18 Pro to a power outlet using the charging cable (included) and an Apple USB power adapter or other compatible power adapter (sold separately).

• Place iPhone 18 Pro face up on MagSafe Charger (connected to Apple 20W USB-C power adapter or other compatible power adapter) or on a Qi-certified charger. (MagSafe Charger, power adapters, and Qi-certified chargers are sold separately.)

Show the iPhone 18 Pro battery percentage

You can view how much charge remains in your iPhone 18 Pro battery in the status bar.

1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Battery, then turn on Battery Percentage.

On an iPhone 18 Pro, the battery percentage appears inside the battery symbol on the status bar.

Tip: On iPhone 18 Pro, you can also swipe down from the top-right corner to quickly view the battery percentage in Control Center.

The new Pro lineup introduces variable aperture with the most advanced camera in an iPhone, incredible battery life, next‑level performance, and Siri AI, all powered by A20 Pro

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iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max feature the most advanced camera Apple has ever made and deliver massive leaps in battery life and performance.

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, delivering the most advanced pro camera system in an iPhone, and huge leaps in battery life and performance. The new 48MP Fusion Main camera, now with variable aperture, brings creative control that wasn’t possible before, and new Pro controls let users customize their experience in the Camera app. Both models feature a smaller and even more useful Dynamic Island, as well as A20 Pro and a next-generation vapor chamber that together deliver the highest sustained performance in iPhone history. iPhone 18 Pro Max also delivers the largest increase in battery life ever on iPhone, thanks to advancements in Apple silicon and a larger battery.1 Featuring iOS 27with Apple Intelligence2 and Siri AI,3 iPhone 18 Pro models bring powerful AI capabilities together with personal context to become an intelligent personal hub with privacy and security at its core.

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are available in four elegant finishes: black, silver, glacier, and an all-new burgundy. Pre-orders begin Saturday, September 12, with availability beginning Friday, September 18.

“With iPhone 18 Pro, we’ve made advancements to the areas our users care about most: camera, performance, battery, and intelligence. And we didn’t just make incremental improvements in these areas — we took huge leaps forward to create the best Pro iPhone we’ve ever made,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “iPhone 18 Pro makes it easy for anyone to capture stunning photos and videos using variable aperture, while providing more versatility for creators and more control for pros. Paired with impactful upgrades to Photographic Styles and powerful video capabilities, iPhone 18 Pro unlocks entirely new ways for users to express themselves.”

iPhone 18 Pro will be available in four elegant finishes: black, silver, glacier, and burgundy.

An Advanced Camera System That Unlocks More Creativity Across Photo and Video

The new 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture is the most advanced camera Apple has ever made, bringing aperture control to iPhone for the first time along with even more creative control. Six laser-cut blades smoothly transition between different apertures, making it incredibly easy to capture the best shot by automatically adjusting for depth of field and lighting. Combined with a new sensor that improves image quality, the result is better low-light photography, crisper detail in the back of group photos, and more unique shots. Variable aperture also provides more control for creative pros by giving them the ability to manually adjust any of the four aperture settings in the Camera app, and an API is available to developers for even more control across the aperture range in their apps.

Replay video: The Most Advanced Camera Available on iPhone

The new 48MP Fusion Main camera uses six laser-cut blades controlled by a new rotor mechanism to smoothly transition between different apertures.

With a new computational imaging pipeline, the Main camera produces sharper, more detailed shots, and upgraded Photographic Styles with new texture and grain controls let users further dial in their desired appearance and have more creative control over their photos.4 Industry-leading video capabilities also become more versatile, with the ability to apply Cinematic effects after capture to videos shot at up to 60 fps. In Time-lapse mode, users can now record videos in 4K and Dolby Vision HDR. Audio Mix also has new algorithms that deliver higher-quality voices and can now isolate music.

• A photograph captured on iPhone 18 Pro using the new 48MP Fusion Main camera amid low-light conditions.
• A black-and-white photograph of a person is captured on iPhone 18 Pro.
• A photograph captured on iPhone 18 Pro shows people on a staircase and crisp details in the background.
• A photograph captured on iPhone 18 Pro using Night mode shows a person silhouetted against a starry sky.
• A portrait captured on iPhone 18 Pro using Photographic Styles shows the luminous skin of a photo subject.
• A photograph captured on iPhone 18 Pro using Pro controls shows the blur of people in motion in the background while keeping the main subject in sharp focus.
• A photograph of a mountain landscape is captured on iPhone 18 Pro.

The new 48MP Fusion Main camera can intelligently widen the aperture to ƒ/1.48 for impressive low-light shots.

iPhone 18 Pro shoots gorgeous portraits at an aperture of ƒ/1.8, optimized for the best balance of light gathering and depth of field.

The new 48MP Fusion Main camera can keep more of the group in focus by narrowing the aperture to ƒ/4 for more depth of field.

In darker environments, iPhone 18 Pro adjusts the aperture automatically to let in more light, resulting in stunning Night mode shots.

iPhone 18 Pro introduces new texture and grain controls in Photographic Styles, so users can adjust color and skin qualities in unison for a more personalized look.

Pro controls let users manually adjust settings, such as shutter speed, which can create artful motion blur in photos.

A new computational imaging pipeline produces even more detailed shots from the Main camera.

Pro controls is a new customizable experience in the Camera app for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max that makes it easier than ever for users to access their most used settings and introduces new options for manual control. Users can now adjust settings such as lens aperture, shutter speed, and white balance, or use a histogram to check exposure levels throughout a scene.

Continue playback of video: New Pro controls in the Camera App

Pro controls offer broader creative range, with manual control over shutter speed, white balance, aperture, and the ability to use a histogram.

Introducing Apple Reference Image

Users can now prove the authenticity of a photo taken on iPhone 18 Pro models with Apple Reference Image, powered by the new sensor in the Main camera that can sign every pixel it sees. When a photo is taken in the new Reference mode, the camera captures signed sensor data that Private Cloud Compute develops into an unalterable reference image.5Reference images can be viewed in the Photos app alongside the main image, like a digital negative, to visually compare the two assets and determine if any edits were made. APIs are available in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 27 for third-party apps to enable viewing of these reference images.

Apple Reference Image provides users with an unalterable reference photo, visually confirming what the sensor saw at the moment of capture.

Image metadata and upcoming support for the SynthID standard can also help users identify images generated or edited with AI.6 Together with Apple Reference Image, this set of features represents a multifaceted approach to image authenticity — vital for photojournalists, photographers, and everyday viewers.

An Even More Useful Dynamic Island

Using advanced display technology, the Dynamic Island is redesigned to create room for additional information. The upgraded Dynamic Island can now show three Live Activities at once, while continuing to enable Face ID for securely unlocking iPhone 18 Pro models, authenticating purchases, signing in to apps, and more.

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The upgraded Dynamic Island can show even more information at a glance, with up to three Live Activities at once.

A20 Pro: A Powerhouse for Pro Performance and AI

Built using the latest 2-nanometer process technology, A20 Pro sets a new bar for mobile computing. Featuring 50 percent more memory bandwidth than A19 Pro, the new 6-core CPU features integrated Neural Accelerators and is faster than the competition, while the new 7-core GPU design is up to 40 percent faster than A19 Pro — a significant upgrade for graphics rendering. A20 Pro also features a new Dual 16-core Neural Engine, which accelerates on-device AI models and computational photography, and includes 32 total cores for double the AI processing power of A19 Pro. With huge upgrades across the entire chip, A20 Pro is a powerhouse for everything from more advanced on-device AI workloads to demanding games, and is designed to deliver exceptional performance for years to come.

Featuring a new 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU, and Dual 16-core Neural Engine, A20 Pro is a powerhouse for pro performance.

Both models feature N1, an Apple-designed wireless networking chip that enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. iPhone 18 Pro introduces C2, Apple’s next-generation cellular modem system, which brings AI-powered improvements to cellular quality and reliability. C2 delivers meaningfully faster uploads when compared to C1X while consuming 15 percent less energy, and now supports mmWave in the U.S.

A New Thermal Management System for Maximum Performance

A20 Pro introduces custom packaging inspired by M-series Apple silicon that places the silicon die side by side with the memory, removing the memory from the thermal path of the chip and allowing A20 Pro to attach directly to a next-generation vapor chamber. With new materials and three times more surface area than the previous generation on iPhone 17 Pro, the redesigned vapor chamber dramatically improves sustained performance and enables up to a 40 percent gain over the previous generation — the highest sustained performance yet.

Replay video: Next-Generation Vapor Chamber

The next-generation vapor chamber dissipates even more heat and enables a massive leap in sustained performance on iPhone 18 Pro.

Incredible Battery Life

iPhone 18 Pro models deliver a massive leap in battery life with new battery designs that leverage powerful silicon efficiencies. eSIM-only models deliver up to 36 hours of video playback on iPhone 18 Pro and up to 45 hours of video playback on iPhone 18 Pro Max. iPhone 18 Pro can also charge up to 50 percent in around 15 minutes, or wirelessly charge up to 50 percent in 30 minutes.7 On iPhone 18 Pro Max, five minutes of wired charging provides around seven hours of video playback, and based on a new battery usage model that leverages real-world data, it provides up to 30 hours of usage on a full charge.8

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Both iPhone 18 Pro models feature updated battery designs that support faster wired charging and leverage powerful silicon efficiencies to deliver incredible battery life.

Featuring iOS 27 with the Next Generation of Apple Intelligence and an All-New Siri

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max give users access to Siri AI, rolling out in beta with iOS 27. Siri AI is an entirely new version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence that is profoundly more personal, capable, and conversational. Both models bring powerful AI capabilities together with personal context to become an intelligent personal hub with privacy and security at its core.

Siri AI can draw on personal context understanding to help users find what they need in the moment across messages, emails, photos, and more; use onscreen awareness to take action related to the content on a user’s screen; and answer questions about virtually any topic. Siri mode in the Camera app allows users to get information and take action on what’s in front of them, and users can write with Siri by simply describing what they need. Additionally, Apple Intelligence makes apps smarter and more useful. Users can improve the composition of a photo after it’s been taken with Spatial Reframing, Extend, and upgraded Clean Up. And now Image Playground offers photorealistic imagery. In Safari, Notify Me helps users monitor web pages for changes, like product restocks or price drops, and stay on top of updates. To protect users’ privacy, Apple Intelligence uses on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute, which extends the privacy and security of iPhone into the cloud.

Siri AI can draw on personal context understanding to help users find what they need in the moment across apps, and with Siri mode in the Camera app, they can get information on what’s in front of them.

iOS 27 delivers an expansive set of improvements that make iPhone more responsive, reliable, and easy to use, along with refinements to the software design and more ways to personalize the appearance of Liquid Glass. Additionally, powerful and simple tools, based on expert guidance, give parents more flexible ways to manage what their kids can see, who they can talk to, and when they have access. iOS 27 also introduces iPhone Handoff, which allows users with supported carriers to easily switch back and forth between two iPhone models with the same phone number.9

eSIM: A Flexible, Convenient, and Secure Connection

eSIM offers greater flexibility, better security, seamless connectivity compared to traditional physical SIM cards, and more battery life on eSIM-only models.10 An industry standard, eSIM is supported by over 500 carriers worldwide, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and more. eSIM-only models of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available in Bahrain, Canada, Guam, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the U.S., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These models feature an even larger battery, taking advantage of the space formerly occupied by the physical SIM to provide two additional hours of video playback.

Beautiful New Accessories

iPhone 18 Pro models introduce a range of new Silicone Cases, TechWoven Cases, Crossbody Straps, and FineWoven Wallets — all designed to complement the four beautiful finishes. The Clear Case features an updated design and is now compatible with the Crossbody Strap and Wrist Strap. The new Wrist Strap introduces a convenient, hands-free way to carry iPhone, AirPods Pro 2, or AirPods Pro 3. Woven with 100 percent recycled polyester yarns and embedded with flexible magnets that keep it neatly fitted together, the Wrist Strap will be available in six colors: black, taupe, olive, crisp blue, magenta, and burgundy.

• iPhone 18 Pro in glacier is paired with the glacier Wrist Strap.
• A burgundy iPhone 18 Pro with coordinating case is paired with a magenta Crossbody Strap.
• iPhone 18 Pro in glacier is paired with the Clear Case.

The new Wrist Strap introduces a beautiful hands-free way to carry iPhone.

The Crossbody Strap can be paired with MagSafe cases in gorgeous new color combinations.

New MagSafe accessories complement the elegant finishes of iPhone 18 Pro.

iPhone 18 Pro and the Environment

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max were built with the environment in mind, and drive progress toward Apple’s ambitious plan to be carbon neutral across its entire footprint by 2030. Both models are made with 40 percent recycled content overall,11 including 100 percent recycled cobalt in the battery and 85 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure. They are manufactured with 50 percent renewable energy, like wind and solar, across the supply chain, and meet Apple’s high standards for energy efficiency and safe chemistry. Like all Apple products, their paper packaging is 100 percent fiber-based12 and can be easily recycled at home.

Pricing and Availability

• iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage capacities. Available in burgundy, glacier, silver, and black, iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 (U.S.) or $49.95 (U.S.) per month, and iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299(U.S.) or $54.12 (U.S.) per month for 24 months.13
• Apple offers great ways to save and upgrade to the latest iPhone models. With Apple Trade In, customers trading in iPhone 13 or later can get $175 to $885(U.S.) in credit instantly.14 Apple also partners with select carriers to offer incredible deals, and customers can get up to $1,200 (U.S.) in credits when they trade in iPhone 14 or later — in any condition — to put toward iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max. Customers can take advantage of carrier deals by visiting the Apple Store online or an Apple Store location. For carrier deal eligibility requirements and more details, see apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/carrier-offers. To see what their device is worth and for trade-in terms and conditions, customers can visit apple.com/shop/trade-in.
• Apple Upgrade, a leasing program provided by Klarna and available in the U.S., gives eligible customers monthly payment options for iPhone 18 Pro, with 12- and 24-month leasing terms starting as low as $34.99 (U.S.) per month for 24 months. For more information, visit apple.com/shop/apple-upgrade.15
• Customers in more than 65 countries and regions, including _Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Türkiye, the UAE, the UK, _the_U.S., and Vietnam, _will be able to pre-order iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max beginning at 5 a.m. PT this Saturday, September 12, with availability beginning Friday, September 18. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available in 20 other countries and regions beginning Friday, September 25.
• A TechWoven Case with MagSafe will be available for $59 (U.S.) in black, chambray blue, taupe, olive, mulberry, and burgundy. A Clear Case with MagSafe will be available for $49 (U.S.), and a Silicone Case with MagSafe will be available for $49 (U.S.) in black, navy blue, crisp blue, olive, burgundy, and magenta. A FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe will be available for $59 (U.S.) in black, navy blue, wildflower blue, olive, magenta, and burgundy.
• A Wrist Strap will be available for $29 (U.S.). A Crossbody Strap will be available for $59 (U.S.) in black, navy blue, taupe, sand, olive, crisp blue, magenta, burgundy, and light gray.
• iOS 27 will be available as a free software update on Monday, September 14. Some features may not be available in all languages or regions, and availability may vary due to local laws and regulations. For more information about availability, visit apple.com.
• Apple Intelligence will be available with iOS 27 on Monday, September 14, for users with an Apple Intelligence-enabled device set to a supported language. Apple Intelligence is available with support for these languages: English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Japanese, and Korean. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see apple.com/apple-intelligence.
• Siri AI is rolling out with iOS 27 as a beta on Monday, September 14, for users with a supported device set to English, with support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish coming in October. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages.
• When outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage, Apple’s groundbreaking satellite features help iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max users stay connected and get assistance when it matters most. Apple is extending free access to satellite features for an additional year for existing iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 users. The free trial will be extended for iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 users who have activated their device in a country that supports Apple’s satellite features prior to midnight PT on September 9. For satellite feature availability, visit support.apple.com/en-us/105097.
• AppleCare delivers exceptional service and support, with flexible options for Apple users. Customers can choose AppleCare+ to cover their new iPhone, or, in available markets, AppleCare One to protect multiple products in one simple plan. Both plans include coverage for accidents like drops and spills, theft and loss protection on eligible products, battery replacement service, and priority support from Apple Experts. In the U.S., customers can also choose AppleCare One Family, which extends that same coverage to every eligible device across an Apple Family Sharing group for one fixed monthly price. For more information, visit apple.com/applecare.
• iCloud+ plans start at just $0.99 (U.S.) per month, providing additional storage to keep photos, videos, files, and more safe in the cloud and accessible across devices. iCloud+ also gives access to premium features such as event creation in the Apple Invites app, as well as Private Relay, Hide My Email, custom email domains, and HomeKit Secure Video. With Family Sharing, users can share their subscription with five other family members at no extra cost. For more information and feature availability, visit apple.com/icloud and apple.com/ios/feature-availability.
• New and qualified returning subscribers who purchase iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max can unlock three months of Apple One for free. Apple One bundles up to six Apple services — including Apple TV, Apple Music, up to 2TB of iCloud+ storage, and more — into one convenient plan across multiple Apple devices. This offer is available in select countries and regions with an eligible new iPhone, iPad, or Mac beginning September 17. Service availability varies by region. Learn more about Apple One at apple.com/apple-one.