iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: Our first hands-on impressions

The 18 Pro in burgundy is ready for fall.

We’ve just gotten our hands on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at Apple Park following the company’s “Surprise and shine” presentation.

The new phones look quite similar to the previous iPhone 17 Pro lineup, keeping the same general design, aluminum body, and screen sizes. The 18 Pro lineup comes in four colors: black, silver, “glacier” (which is blue), and burgundy, and they now have color-matched glass on the back that blends in more seamlessly with the body.

An iPhone 18 Pro phone in silver.

Another major new feature is the variable-aperture lens for the main camera and new “pro” controls to help give you more options when taking photos. Apple has also added pro controls …

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