The images show the handset placed alongside a dummy unit of Apple’s current-generation flagship, the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Notably, the purported iPhone 18 Pro series device appears to retain a familiar design, albeit with subtle refinements.
iPhone 18 Pro series and iPhone Ultra design leak
The latest leak was shared by tech YouTuber Vadim Yuryev via his channel Max Tech on X. Yuryev posted images of dummy units of the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a rumoured iPhone Ultra, suggesting that the upcoming Pro line-up could retain a largely similar design to last year’s models.
iPhone 17 Pro Max dummy vs iPhone 18 Pro Max dummy
Spot the difference https://t.co/HdQR3j9lJF pic.twitter.com/TsBn3irwRY
— Vadim Yuryev (@VadimYuryev) April 22, 2026
According to Yuryev, the iPhone 18 Pro series will carry forward the design language introduced with the previous Pro models, but with noticeably thicker camera modules. The images indicate a slightly larger rectangular camera plateau, with the black glass covering the cameras protruding more than before.
He further noted that the total thickness of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, including the camera plateau, was 11.23mm, which could increase to 11.54mm on the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Meanwhile, the overall thickness, including the camera bump—previously 12.92mm—may rise to approximately 13.77mm on the newer model.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: Expected specifications
Both models are expected to feature LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED displays, with the iPhone 18 Pro offering a 6.3-inch screen and the iPhone 18 Pro Max a larger 6.9-inch display. Each device is likely to support a 1Hz–120Hz ProMotion adaptive refresh rate.
Under the hood, the devices are anticipated to be powered by the A20 Pro chip, reportedly built on TSMC’s 2nm process, paired with 12GB of RAM.
In terms of cameras, both models are expected to feature a 48MP primary sensor with variable aperture, although the Pro Max may include a larger sensor. They are also likely to incorporate a 48MP tetraprism telephoto lens offering 5x optical zoom, alongside an upgraded 48MP ultra-wide camera. The front-facing camera is expected to be 24MP on both devices.
Rumours also suggest that the iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature the largest battery ever fitted in an iPhone, with a capacity of around 5,100–5,200mAh. Additionally, both models may include under-display Face ID technology and support advanced connectivity features such as Wi-Fi 7 and 5G.
Apple’s iPhone 18 series launch
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a rumoured iPhone Ultra—potentially its first book-style foldable device—in September this year. However, the company has not yet officially confirmed any details.
