Weibo leaker says iPhone 18 Pro thickness will be ‘surprising’
Speculation regarding the iPhone 18 Pro series intensifies as leaks emerge concerning device dimensions, hardware components, and upcoming release timelines.
📍 Where it landed
The story of the iPhone 18 Pro's specifications and design quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage. Rumors had emerged about the device's potential thickness, weight, and memory capabilities, with some outlets suggesting it could be Apple's heaviest iPhone in years. The release date was rumored to be in September, but no official confirmation was reported in the coverage.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
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What happened
Internal hardware discussions center on the A20 Pro chip, which is expected to omit LPDDR6 RAM support while introducing six-channel memory to assist with AI workloads. Coverage from 9to5Mac, Wccftech, Forbes, and PhoneArena highlights these shifts in hardware strategy.
While some sources focus on the polarizing nature of the physical design changes, others examine the technical limitations and performance capabilities of the new processing hardware. Future reports are expected to clarify the specific release schedule as a new timeline for September emerges.
Coverage does not yet specify the exact measurements or the comprehensive list of features slated for the final device launch.
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The reporting (4)
- Rumored iPhone 18 Pro Max specs point to Apple’s heaviest iPhone in years 9to5Mac · 47d ago
- A20 Pro Won’t Break Apple’s Long-Held Tradition; No LPDDR6 RAM Support, But Faster Six-Channel Memory With Increased Bandwidth For AI Workloads Wccftech · 47d ago
- iPhone 18 Pro And iPhone 18 Pro Max Release Date: A New September Timeline Emerges Forbes · 47d ago
- iPhone 18 Pro’s biggest design change will make you either love it or hate it PhoneArena · 47d ago
Questions people are asking
What is the expected RAM capability for the A20 Pro chip?
The chip is not expected to support LPDDR6 RAM, but will utilize faster six-channel memory to manage AI workloads.
Will the iPhone 18 Pro be heavier than previous models?
According to 9to5Mac, current specs suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max may be the heaviest iPhone released in years.
When is the iPhone 18 Pro expected to be released?
A new September timeline has emerged, though specific dates remain subject to further confirmation.
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