14:12Machine-translated from Azerbaijani by AIRead in Azerbaijani
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro series on September 9, starting at $1,199
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at an event that began at 21:00 Baku time on September 9, 2026. The new models retain the previous generation’s aluminum body and camera module extending across the back. The phones will be available in deep black, silver, ice blue and burgundy. The rear glass has also been matched to the color of the body. Depending on the lighting, ice blue appears silver, while burgundy appears dark red. The main upgrades involve the camera, chip and battery life.
The iPhone 18 Pro with 256 GB of storage starts at $1,199 (about 2,040 manats), while the iPhone 18 Pro Max with the same amount of storage is priced at $1,299 (about 2,210 manats). The 2 models are $100 (170 manats) more expensive than the previous generation. The smartphones will be sold with 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB storage options. Preorders will open on September 12, and sales will begin on September 18.
Like the M6, the A20 Pro chip is manufactured using 2 nm technology. The chip has a 6-core CPU and a 7-core GPU. The CPU consists of 2 desktop-class Super Cores and 4 energy-efficient cores. According to the company, graphics performance has increased by 40%. With the addition of a second Neural Engine, the total number of NPU cores that accelerate artificial intelligence computations has reached 32. The chip was designed for Apple Intelligence and Siri AI with more expressive voices. A new vapor chamber with a surface area 3 times larger than before is used to reduce heat.
Apple says the new models have the longest battery life of any iPhone. The iPhone 18 Pro can play video for 36 hours, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max can do so for 45 hours. When charging by cable, the Pro model’s battery reaches 50% in 15 minutes. The Pro Max model can play video for 7 hours after charging for 5 minutes. The new C2 modem supports mmWave 5G connectivity. Compared with the C1X, it increases internet upload speeds and uses 15% less energy. The smaller Dynamic Island can display 3 Live Activities simultaneously in greater detail.
The main camera in the iPhone 18 Pro series is a 48 MP Fusion module with a new sensor and variable aperture. The aperture controls the amount of light entering the camera. Each of its 6 blades is thinner than a human hair. Users can switch among ƒ/1.48, ƒ/1.8, ƒ/2.8 and ƒ/4.0. The phone also changes this setting automatically to suit the shooting conditions. In the dark, the aperture opens to gather more light. This allows for faster, higher-quality shooting in night mode. The customizable Pro Controls section allows users to manually adjust photo and video settings such as aperture, shutter speed and white balance.
The camera system also includes a 48 MP telephoto camera and a 48 MP ultrawide camera. Optical zoom ranges from 0.5x to 8x, while digital zoom reaches 40x. The front retains the 18 MP Center Stage camera and Face ID. Users can take wide selfies while holding the phone vertically. 4K time-lapse videos are recorded in Dolby Vision HDR. Photographic Styles include texture and grain settings. iOS 27 allows images to be edited using artificial intelligence. Google SynthID is supported to verify the authenticity of content. The Apple Reference Image feature also cryptographically signs an image at the moment it is captured.
Apple also unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at the event. The new non-Pro AirPods will be sold at the same price as the previous generation—$129 (about 220 manats). Active noise cancellation, which reduces external sounds, will be standard. The version with a wireless charging case and touch controls will cost $149 (about 250 manats). The Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 feature the new S11 chip. The watches measure heart rate every 5 seconds. Apple calls it the most accurate heart-monitoring system on the market.