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 - A3517
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 - A3517
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 - A3260
Other 41, 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 - A3518
Other 51, 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 - A3260
Other 61, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3518
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 (5-core graphics)
OSiOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Memory
Card slotNo
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
OtherNVMe
Display
OtherAnti-reflective coating
ProtectionCeramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Resolution1260 x 2736 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Size6.5 inches, 104.9 cm 2 (~89.9% 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)
Single48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
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, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 20 wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired
TypeLi-Ion 3149 mAh
Body
BuildGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Dimensions156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in)
OtherIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min); Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
SIMeSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time)
Weight165 g (5.82 oz)
Comms
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE
NFCYes
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
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
ColorsSpace Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue
ModelsiPhone18,4, A3517, A3260, A3518, A3516
Price$ 742.50 / € 674.99 / £ 621.50 / ₹ 96,990
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 12:44h
Display998 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker-29.8 LUFS (Average)