Apple is widely expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September, and a steady stream of leaks and supply chain reports over recent months has offered an increasingly detailed picture of what the new flagship devices may include. While Apple has not officially confirmed any specifications, here are 10 of the most consistently reported features expected to headline this year's Pro lineup.

1. Apple's first 2-nanometer chip

The iPhone 18 Pro is widely rumored to debut Apple's first chip built on a 2-nanometer manufacturing process, reportedly called the A20 Pro. According to reporting on the device, the more advanced chip fabrication process is expected to deliver meaningful improvements in both performance and power efficiency compared with the current A19 Pro chip used in the iPhone 17 Pro lineup.

2. A new Apple-designed C2 modem

Leaks point to the iPhone 18 Pro adopting Apple's next-generation, in-house cellular modem, reportedly called the C2, continuing the company's multi-year effort to reduce its reliance on third-party modem suppliers following the initial rollout of its first-generation C1 modem chip.

3. Satellite-based 5G connectivity

Among the more notable connectivity upgrades reportedly in testing for the iPhone 18 series is support for 5G connectivity delivered via satellite, an expansion of Apple's existing satellite features that have so far focused primarily on emergency messaging and location-sharing capabilities in areas without traditional cellular coverage.

4. A more uniform, redesigned rear Ceramic Shield finish

According to a source cited by AppleInsider, the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature a more uniform appearance on its rear glass panel compared........

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