iPhone 18 Pro review: A20 Pro, 4,288 mAh battery and a $100 price hike

The iPhone 18 Pro review highlights the A20 Pro chip with a 6-core CPU and dual 16-core Neural Engines, a redesigned thermal system and a 4,288 mAh battery in the US eSIM model. Pricing is up $100 over the iPhone 17 Pro, and the standard iPhone 18 is not expected until spring 2027.

• A20 Pro: 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU, dual 16-core Neural Engines
• Battery is 4,288 mAh in the eSIM model and 4,056 mAh with a SIM tray
• Price is $100 higher than the iPhone 17 Pro
• Standard iPhone 18 expected in spring 2027