If you can't afford to buy the iPhone 18 Pro outright, you can lease it with Apple's Upgrade program. But before you sign up, make sure you understand the big trade-offs.

As usual, the new iPhone has a new chip. It’s called A20 Pro, and it’s the first 2 nm chip for the iPhone. It has a 6-core CPU, with two super-cores that are up to 20 percent faster, and four efficiency cores. A 7-core GPU offers up to 40 percent improved performance and increased bandwidth.

Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at its launch event. Prices start at $100 more than the previous models.

Starting with design, both models carry over the same “candy bar” silhouette introduced with last year’s iPhone 17 Pro. That unmistakable camera plateau on the back, the triangular lens arrangement, and the dual-tone glass-and-metal rear panel all return virtually unchanged.

Apple debuts the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with a 2nm A20 chip, custom C2 modem, and a variable aperture camera on the Pro Max.

If you’re investing hard-earned money in an iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max, then you want to look after it properly. The right case protects against knocks, drops, and scrapes without adding bulk and hassle, while the ideal charger juices up your iPhone quickly while cleverly managing heat—meaning a healthier, long-lasting battery.

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