Launch
Announced2025, September 09
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, September 19
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3526
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3526
OtherCDMA 800 / 1900
Other 2CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Other 31, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3257
Other 41, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3525
Other 51, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3527
Other 61, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3257
Other 71, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3525
Other 81, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3527
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Platform
CPUHexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
ChipsetApple A19 Pro (3 nm)
GPUApple GPU (6-core graphics)
OSiOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Memory
Card slotNo
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM
OtherNVMe
Display
OtherAnti-reflective coating
ProtectionCeramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Resolution1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Size6.9 inches, 115.6 cm 2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Main Camera
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Triple48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Video4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2
Single18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Battery
ChargingWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired
TypeMarket-dependent versions:; · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model; · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model
Body
BuildGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Dimensions163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
OtherIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min); Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Weight233 g (8.22 oz)
Comms
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE
NFCYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Features
OtherUltra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip); Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Misc
ColorsSilver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
ModelsiPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525
Price$ 968.17 / € 1,176.00 / £ 1,037.99 / ₹ 149,900
SAR1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR EU1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
Our Tests
BatteryActive use score 17:58h
Display1000 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker-26.2 LUFS (Good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 2600583 (v10), 2331417 (v11); GeekBench: 10118 (v6); 3DMark: 6010 (Wild Life Extreme)