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iPhone 18 Pro Review: Faster, Brighter Screen, Longer Battery — Is It Worth It?
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max bring the A20 Pro chip, a smaller Dynamic Island and a new variable-aperture camera. Here is what is new, what it costs and who should upgrade.
A20 Pronew chip
$1,199US start price (Pro, 256GB)
Up to 45 hrsvideo playback (Pro Max)
🆕 What’s new
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A20 Pro chip
Independent tests by 9to5Mac measured the CPU about 22–27% faster and the graphics about 40–45% faster than last year’s A19 Pro. A bigger vapour chamber keeps it cool.
Performance
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Smaller Dynamic Island
About 25% smaller because part of Face ID moved under the screen. You can now see up to three Live Activities at once.
Display
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Variable-aperture camera
The 48MP main camera has six blades that switch between f/1.48 and f/4.0 — brighter night photos and more control over background blur.
Camera
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Longer battery
Apple rates up to 36 hours of video for the Pro and 45 hours for the Pro Max. Reviewers got about a day and a half from the Pro Max.
Battery
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Video tricks
Cinematic mode can now be applied after recording, plus 4K timelapse with Dolby Vision and Photographic Styles 3.
Video
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New colours
Burgundy, glacier, silver and black, with the camera area colour-matched to the aluminium back.
Design
iPhone 18 Pro colours — burgundy, glacier and silver (black also available) · Illustration: askJBoss
📋 Key specs
iPhone 18 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Chip
A20 Pro
A20 Pro
Main camera
48MP, variable aperture f/1.48–f/4.0
48MP, variable aperture f/1.48–f/4.0
Video playback (Apple)
Up to 36 hours
Up to 45 hours
Weight
211 g
249 g
Thickness
8.75 mm
8.75 mm
Storage
256GB up to 2TB
256GB and up
US launch price
from $1,199
from $1,299
👍 What we like
Big jump in speed and cooling
Brighter, more flexible main camera
Excellent battery life, especially the Pro Max
Cleaner design and new colours
👎 What we don’t
$100 more than last year, higher storage costs much more
From iPhone 15 Pro or older: yes — the speed, camera and battery gains are big.
From iPhone 16 Pro: a good upgrade if your battery is tired.
From iPhone 17 Pro: keep your money; the changes are small.
New to iPhone: consider the cheaper iPhone models unless you need the Pro camera.
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askJBoss verdict: 9/10
The best iPhone you can buy — fast, long-lasting and a great camera. It is expensive, so buy it if you keep phones for 3–4 years.
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Buying in Nigeria
Prices change with the dollar and between sellers. Buy from authorised dealers, ask for a receipt and warranty, and test the phone before you pay. Watch out for “UK-used” phones sold as new, and check the IMEI and iCloud lock before paying.
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Join the conversation
Would you upgrade to the iPhone 18 Pro this year? · iPhone or Samsung — which do you trust more?
Frequently asked questions
What is new in the iPhone 18 Pro?
The A20 Pro chip, a smaller Dynamic Island, a 48MP main camera with variable aperture, longer battery life and new colours including burgundy.
How much is the iPhone 18 Pro?
In the US it starts at $1,199 (256GB) and the Pro Max at $1,299. Nigerian prices are higher and change with the exchange rate — compare authorised dealers.
Should I upgrade from iPhone 17 Pro?
Most reviewers say no — the improvements are real but small year on year. Owners of an iPhone 16 Pro or older gain much more.
Written by the askJBoss team from public information and our own research; last updated November 2026. Prices, dates and rules change — always confirm with the official source. Spotted something that has changed? Tell us in the comments.
