As the buzz around the iPhone 17 series continues to heat up, whispers about the next powerhouse, the iPhone 18 Pro, are already setting the tech world abuzz. A highly reliable leak from Weibo’s Dingjiao Digital—who accurately predicted the Vapor Chamber cooling tech in the iPhone 17 Pro—has unveiled a bold production timeline that’s hard to believe.
According to the leak, Apple will kickstart trial production for the iPhone 18 series right after the New Year’s Day in 2026, with a laser focus on the Pro models. Mass production could even begin before the Lunar New Year, significantly ahead of the traditional schedule.
This lightning-fast pace is attributed to Apple’s meticulous preparation. Insider sources confirm that the production lines for the 2026 Pro models are already fully set up. Part of the reason is the minimal design changes expected for the iPhone 18 Pro compared to its predecessor, saving Apple significant time in engineering adjustments.
However, this “old bottle” exterior masks a revolutionary “new wine” inside. Apple is reportedly focusing on major hardware upgrades, particularly to address recent complaints about iOS 26 bugs and the Liquid Glass interface. The goal is to ensure the iPhone 18 Pro launches as a flawless masterpiece.
What’s truly exciting tech enthusiasts isn’t the production schedule, but the groundbreaking features rumored to debut. According to The Information, the iPhone 18 Pro will bid farewell to the Dynamic Island. Instead, Apple plans to integrate under-display Face ID, leaving only a tiny punch-hole in the top-left corner for the selfie camera. This move marks a significant step toward a truly bezel-less screen experience.
Additionally, the main camera system will feature a variable aperture, transforming the iPhone into a professional-grade camera. Users will gain precise control over light intake and depth of field (DoF), moving beyond the fixed f/1.78 aperture.
Performance-wise, the iPhone 18 Pro is set to dominate with the A20 Pro chip, built on TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm process. Apple will employ Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module (WMCM) technology, integrating RAM directly onto the chip’s wafer alongside the CPU and GPU.
This innovation not only reduces component size, making room for a larger battery, but also optimizes data flow, enabling smoother Apple Intelligence tasks with record-low power consumption. With this unprecedented early start, September 2026 is shaping up to be a blockbuster month, as Apple is expected to unveil the all-powerful iPhone 18 Pro alongside its first-ever foldable iPhone.
Sources: MacRumors, 9to5Mac
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