The iPhone 17 series officially hit the shelves in India today, but the buzz around Apple’s next big release has already started. Leaks are hinting that the iPhone 18 lineup, expected in the second half of 2026, could keep a design that feels familiar while adding some fresh details. Both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are said to stick close to the look of the iPhone 17 Pro models.
What the iPhone 18 Pro Might Look Like
According to early reports, the iPhone 18 Pro models will likely keep the same triple-camera setup as the iPhone 17 Pro series. The real change could be at the back, where Apple might experiment with a slightly transparent design. This approach could let users see hints of internal components such as the MagSafe charging coil, giving the phones a unique aesthetic without straying too far from the current style.
Another upgrade tipped for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max is a stainless-steel vapour chamber cooling system to better manage heat. Display sizes are expected to stay at 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches — the same as the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, which themselves carried forward the dimensions from the iPhone 16 Pro lineup.
Still Early in Development
It’s worth noting that the iPhone 18 Pro is still in its development stage. Apple may introduce more hardware or design tweaks before the final version is ready. Some leaks have also hinted at a redesigned Dynamic Island, possibly slimmer than what we’ve seen so far. If true, this could be one of the more noticeable changes in the series.
A Quick Look at the iPhone 17 Series
Even as talk of the iPhone 18 lineup grows, Apple’s current star is the iPhone 17 series, which debuted earlier this month at the company’s ‘Awe Dropping’ event. The lineup includes the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
All models run on iOS 26 and come with ProMotion displays, 18MP selfie cameras, and 48MP rear sensors. The base iPhone 17 is powered by the A19 chipset, while the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max feature the more advanced A19 Pro chip.
The iPhone 17 series has only just arrived, but Apple fans are already looking ahead. If the early leaks about the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max prove accurate, buyers can expect a mix of familiar design and subtle innovation when Apple’s next lineup drops in 2026.
