New iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and Duo – Everything You Need to Know

As we all know Apple recently launched various products during their 2026 online event. Fans were excited about the new iPhone 18 series and finally now they know what they are getting this year. During the Apple event on 9 September 2026, we witnessed the latest upgrades in 18 series and a brand new foldable iPhone. Following are the products that Apple announced:

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
iPhone 18 Pro
iPhone Duo
Apple Watch Series 12
Apple Watch Ultra 4
AirPods 5

Today, we are going to tell you all about the newly released 18 series models and the brand new iPhone Duo. There are some new features and upgrades in the 18 Pro and Pro Max models that you should know about. Also get to know is the iPhone Duo the best foldable phone yet. We’ll also tell you about the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max price in Pakistan including their expected PTA taxes. Stay connected to Techroid.com for more Apple related latest and accurate updates like this.

iPhone 18 Pro – A Closer Look at the Pro

Introducing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro which comes with latest advancements in the most important areas; intelligence, performance, battery and camera. Its gorgeous unibody design includes color-matched aluminum and back glass for a more cohesive look. Apple has also introduced two brand-new colors for the pro and pro max models; Glacier and Burgundy. The 18 Pro model comes in a 6.3-inch size with a brilliant Super Retina XDR display with up to 120Hz ProMotion. If we talk about the performance, the phone has the Apple A20 Pro chip to offer. It’s the most advanced Apple chipset yet and offers raw power for AAA games and smooth multitasking on the go. You’ll definitely feel the performance upgrade if you are currently using the iPhone 17 Pro.

Talk about upgrades, Apple has completely changed how you take low-light photographs. They added a brand-new physically variable aperture in their 48MP triple fusion camera. Now the photographer can manually adjust the settings like aperture, shutter speed and color balance. The camera physically opens and closes the main lens to control how much light hits the sensor to improve low-light performance. Apple has changed the design of the battery and improved its efficiency due to the A20 Pro chip. Despite its smaller size it delivers the same great all-day battery life as the iPhone 17 Pro Max. This proves the rumors about the iPhone 18 series right.

You are also getting faster charging support of 60W to charge your phone to 50% in just 15 minutes. The phone is capable of providing up to 24 hours of usage per charge. 18 Pro is also coming with a next-gen vapor chamber which has 3 times more surface area as compared to the previous generation. The ionized water inside the chamber consistently cycles through the system to improve the heat management. It benefits everything you do on an iPhone, from sustaining graphics for games, high throughput for cellular connection and advanced computation for demanding apps. Apple has also redesigned the dynamic island so you can see up to three live activities at the same time.

iPhone 18 Pro Max – Apple’s Best Yet!

Now the Pro Max Model! It is the most advanced iPhone model yet, offering advancements and power not included in any other device. First of all, let’s focus on its 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display which also supports 120Hz ProMotion Technology and 2868 x 1320 resolution. iPhone 18 Pro Max offers the largest battery in any iPhone model which can last for up to 30 hours on a single charge. Just like the Pro model it also works with a capable fast charger of 60W to get to 50% in just 15 minutes. Design-wise nothing major has changed excluding the Dynamic island which is smaller as compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Its unibody aluminum frame looks elegant while its IP68 dust and water resistance rating makes it ready for daily adventures.

For the best possible performance and raw for AAA games the phone is equipped with Apple A20 Pro chip. It is built on 2 nanometer technology which is setting new bars for mobile computing. To dramatically improve the thermal performance Apple has provided a custom silicon die to the chipset and placed it right next to the memory. This removes the memory from the thermal path of the SoC and connects the chip directly to the vapor chamber. The three times larger and more efficient vapor chamber enables maximum performance from this incredible chip. This vapor chamber also comes with a more thermally conductive graphite and an industry-first nanotwin copper material sheet to effectively move heat away from the display while providing strength.

If we talk about camera capabilities, it comes with the same 48MP triple fusion camera setup but with a brand-new physically variable aperture. Aperture is one of the fundamental pillars of photography. It controls how much light enters the lens and it causes a massive effect on low-light photos and videos you take. iPhone 18 pro models are now letting you decide how much light should pass through and what should be the shutter speed and color balance. To develop a variable aperture like this, Apple developed a system of six laser cut blades each thinner than a human hair. The blades are made of a specialized polymer composite for the right mass, flexibility and durability balance. They have also introduced a new rotor mechanism to control the movements, so the aperture adjusts automatically based on the scene. Stay connected to get to know about the exact iPhone 18 Pro Max release date in Pakistan.

iPhone Duo – What Makes Apple’s Foldable Different?

If you don’t want a foldable phone that feels like two separate phones awkwardly stuck together then choose the brand-new iPhone Duo. It is the first ever foldable iphone designed by Apple with breakthrough engineering. Most foldable phone compromise on vertical scrolling content and movies comes with over-sized black bars on the sides which Apple understood. The iPhone Duo offers larger, edge-to-edge visuals for all kinds of content just like an iPad. It comes with:

5.4-inch outer Super Retina XDR display
7.6-inch display size when unfolded
1878 x 2670-pixel resolution (Inner display)
1398 x 2034-pixel resolution (Outer display)
ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz
3000 nits peak brightness
Side mounted fingerprint sensor

When folded it offers a familiar compact size of a passport and is super-comfy to use with one hand. To keep the largest iPhone display as immersive as possible, Apple hid the front camera behind the display, revealing itself when needed. They have also provided a remarkable hinge to this foldable iPhone which supports the centre of the display when it opens. The hinge mechanism has a custom variable torque profile which precisely controls the opening and closing of the display effortlessly. When opened, the dimensions of Apple iPhone Duo are 117.8 × 164.6 × 5.2 mm, making it slimmer than the slimmest iPhone ever; iPhone Air. The phone’s frame is made of aerospace-grade titanium, rounded edges and elegant mirror finish. It holds all the major components inside its rear camera plateau, providing space for its impressive battery system. Use it for up to 24 hours on a single charge and charge it to 50% in only 20 minutes.

The camera system is different in this handset! It comes with a dual camera system consisting of a 48MP fusion main and a 2x 12MP telephoto camera. Zero shutter lag of the main lens captures incredible details even of hairs and you can also click perfect wide-angle shots with it. While the telephoto lens lets you get closer to the subject capturing details without being fuzzy. You are getting a 12MP center-stage selfie camera on the outer display and an under-display camera for video calls on the inside. The phone runs on the same chipset as the 18 Pro and Pro Max models and also has a vapor chamber for efficient thermal management. Another thing you’ll love is its most advanced C2 cellular modem which offers faster uploads and consumes 15% less energy as compared to C1X.

iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and Duo Price in Pakistan

Now let’s talk about the price! People are excited to know about the iPhone 18 Pro Max price in Pakistan. Well we can’t tell you the exact price right now but internationally it is starting from $1299. If you add iPhone 18 Pro Max PTA tax to it which can be roughly up to Rs. 175,000 in addition to the exchange rate you might get the price of over Rs. 500,000. This estimated cost is way above the iPhone 17 Pro Max Price in Pakistan of 256GB model. The same goes for the iPhone 18 Pro price in Pakistan, Apple has increased the prices this year which will also affect the overall cost of the phone in Pakistan. If you are interested in the latest foldable iphone then internationally the iPhone Duo price is starting from $1999. So, is it worth buying the new models? Absolutely it is! If your older Pro and Pro Max models are working fine and you don’t have the budget to update, they are still relevant. But if you want to try the latest iPhone foldable technology then it’s worth spending on the iPhone Duo.

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FAQs

Q: Is the iPhone Duo slimmer than iPhone Air?
A: Yes, the Duo is 0.44mm slimmer than the iPhone Air when opened. iPhone Air comes with 5.64mm depth while the iPhone Duo offers a depth of 5.2mm.

Q: Why is the iPhone 18 not announced yet?
A: Apple is following a split launch strategy due to which they will release the standard 18 and 18e models in the spring of 2027. The exact iPhone 18 release date is not yet announced.

Q: What is the iOS in iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max?
A: Both 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max models will run on the latest iOS 27 out of the box. T is expected to bring fresh visual refinements and personalization choices with its Liquid Glass interface.