iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max launched in SA: Subtle looks, major upgrades
The iPhone 18 Pro introduces a game-changing physical variable aperture, sleek Burgundy finish, and faster A20 chip, making it a powerful upgrade for older model owners.
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, introducing subtle cosmetic changes to the 17 series while delivering significant internal upgrades. A standout feature is the physical variable aperture, enabling direct adjustments of shutter settings for enhanced manual control over depth of field and low-light photography. Accompanying this, the new A20 chip and a 40% faster GPU boost night photography performance.
Battery life receives notable improvements, with the Pro Max offering up to six extra hours of video playback compared to its predecessor. Fast charging capabilities allow the devices to reach 50% charge in just 20 minutes. Camera quality remains top-tier, with exceptional 8x zoom capabilities. The refined Burgundy color replaces the previous generation's bold orange, presenting a sleeker and more sophisticated aesthetic.
In terms of performance, the jump from iPhone 16 or 17 is incremental, suggesting users with older iPhones may choose to wait for the next generation. Priced at R28,799 for the Pro and R31,299 for the Pro Max, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max offer considerable upgrades despite having newer-generation alternatives like the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, which cost R24,999 and R27,999 respectively for the base 256GB models.
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