Apple will hold a product launch event from 2:00 a.m. Japan time on 10 September. According to the latest predictions from a Bloomberg reporter, the variable aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro series is likely to be limited primarily to the Pro Max, while attention is also focused on the A20 Pro, revamped cooling system and potential color options.
This article outlines the event date and the key predictions. The launch is explicitly scheduled for 2:00 a.m. on 10 September, and the latest predictions regarding the iPhone 18 Pro series have been presented by a Bloomberg reporter. The variable-aperture mechanism is considered highly likely to be limited to the Pro Max, although the possibility that it will also be included in the Pro has not been completely ruled out.
As for the variable-aperture mechanism, the Pro Max has been specifically identified as the model expected to feature it, while its inclusion in the Pro may be delayed by one year. Based on past examples, it has been suggested that the feature could first be introduced in the Pro Max and then extended to the smaller Pro model in the following generation.
The device is expected to feature the A20 Pro and an upgraded vapor chamber, and is said to be manufactured using TSMC's 2nm process. Changes to the arrangement of heat sources resulting from the adoption of WMCM, along with improved heat dissipation, have attracted attention.
The GPU is expected to have 7 cores, one more than the 6-core GPU in the A19 Pro. This may be achieved through changes to the thermal design combined with improved cooling performance. The inclusion of the C2 modem may vary by region, and the millimeter-wave support of models for Japan will need to await the official announcement.
Light blue and dark red tones are considered the leading candidates for the body colors, while reports are conflicting over whether the third color will be silver or a dark shade. Images of the SIM card tray and leakers' views differ, but the two-color option is currently considered the most likely. No confirmed information on a third color has emerged, so the official announcement will be required.