iPhone 18 Pro review: small changes, strong performance
The iPhone 18 Pro is a modest update that keeps the previous design but adds a variable-aperture 48MP main camera, an A20 Pro chip, a larger battery, faster charging, and a bigger vapour chamber. Apple has raised the price by £100/$100, with the phone reviewed at $1,199. The reviewer finds it a strong all-round performer, though last year’s model remains a better value option.
Apple’s latest compact Pro handset retains the prior generation’s dimensions and overall look, with the most visible exterior change being better colour coordination between its glass back and aluminium frame. It weighs 211g, a slight increase attributed to a larger vapour chamber, and comes in Silver, Black, Glacier and Burgundy.
Under the hood, the phone gains a 48MP main camera with variable aperture, an A20 Pro processor, a bigger battery, quicker charging and a more compact Dynamic Island. The reviewer tested it for two weeks and found it capable across tasks, though the higher £100/$100 price makes the previous model a stronger value.
The modest changes and higher price could lead some consumers to keep older iPhones or choose discounted previous models, potentially slowing upgrade cycles. Photography and gaming enthusiasts may still appreciate the improved camera, battery and performance. Meanwhile, deeper Siri queries relying on ChatGPT may shape expectations around AI features and third-party services. Overall, the phone may reinforce a market where incremental gains matter less than price and long-term value.