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iPhone 18 Pro Models Tipped to Retain iPhone 17 Pro Design, Could Feature Transparent Back

iPhone 18 Pro Models Tipped to Retain iPhone 17 Pro Design, Could Feature Transparent Back

iPhone 18 Pro is tipped to feature a 6.3-inch display.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Manas Mitul | Updated: 19 September 2025 18:37 IST

iPhone 18 Pro Models Tipped to Retain iPhone 17 Pro Design, Could Feature Transparent Back

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Apple introduced the iPhone 17,iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max earlier this month

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Highlights

Apple may introduce hardware and design changes to iPhone 18 Pro series
iPhone 18 Pro Max is tipped to come with 6.9-inch display
iPhone 18 Pro series could pack same rear camera design as iPhone 17 Pro

Apple's iPhone 17 series officially went on sale in India earlier today, but attention is already shifting to the upcoming iPhone 18 lineup, which is expected to launch in the second half of 2026. A recent leak claims that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will retain a design similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models. Both handsets are said to feature the same display sizes used since the iPhone 16 Pro series. The rear panel of the iPhone 18 Pro models are said to use a transparent design.

Early Rumours About iPhone 18 Pro's Design

Tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) on Weibo claimed that the iPhone 18 Pro series features the same rear camera system design as the iPhone 17 Pro models. The three-camera sensor arrangement is said to remain unchanged.

The back cover of the iPhone 18 Pro smartphones is said to feature a "slightly transparent design". This suggests that Apple could be exploring little changes to the rear glass cutout on the iPhone 18 Pro models, instead of entirely sticking to the same design. A translucent glass design could potentially show elements like the MagSafe charging coils.

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Further, the tipster states that iPhone 18 Pro models will pack a stainless-steel vapour chamber cooling system. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are said to have the same 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes as the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.

The iPhone 18 Pro is likely still in its early development phase, so these rumours should be taken with a grain of salt. Apple may introduce multiple hardware and design changes before the final version is locked in. Previous leaks indicated a narrower Dynamic Island for the iPhone 18 lineup.

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Apple introduced the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max earlier this month at its 'Awe Dropping' launch event. The new models are currently up for sale in India. They feature ProMotion displays, 18-megapixel selfie cameras, and 48-megapixel rear camera units. They ship with iOS 26. The standard iPhone 17 is powered by an A19 chipset, while the remaining models run on an A19 Pro chip.

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iPhone 17 Pro

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Apple A19 Pro

Front Camera 18-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 26

Resolution 1206x2622 pixels

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iPhone 17 Pro Max

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
The boldest redesign since the iPhone X
Bright and stunning display
A19 Pro under the hood guarantees excellent performance
Massive camera upgrade
Video quality gets a much-needed bump
Centre Stage camera at the front changes selfie game on iPhones forever
Improved charging speed

Bad
Aluminium body picks up scratches
Expensive
Heavier than the 16 Pro Max

Read detailed Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max review

Display 6.90-inch

Processor Apple A19 Pro

Front Camera 18-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB

OS iOS 26

Resolution 1320x2868 pixels

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iPhone Air

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Incredibly lightweight and super thin
Stunning display
Solid performance
Good primary and selfie cameras

Bad
A single-camera sensor at the back
Slow charging
Battery life could have been better
Mono speaker leaves much to be desired
Expensive

Read detailed Apple iPhone Air review

Display 6.50-inch

Processor Apple A19 Pro

Front Camera 18-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 26

Resolution 1260x2736 pixels

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iPhone 17

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Transformative and brighter ProMotion display
Powerful performance
Meaningful camera upgrades
More value-for-money
Great battery life

Bad
iOS 26 has glitches
Ineffective anti-reflective coating

Read detailed Apple iPhone 17 review

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Apple A19

Front Camera 18-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 26

Resolution 1206x2622 pixels

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