Apple covered a lot of ground at today’s Surprise and Shine event, and the numbers help put the announcements in perspective.

After every Apple event, we like to collect the notable specs, comparisons, and other stats from the presentation and Apple’s supporting materials (Tech Specs pages and Newsroom posts). This year, I wanted to make this article a little more special than usual, so I did two things: I set up a workflow to collect even more data during the event (a combination of transcription and, later, YouTube summarization), and I’ve created a few interactive widgets explore some of the latest specs and numbers in more detail.

You can find the complete set of numbers below. Enjoy memorizing all of these.

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max

Dimensions and Displays

  • 150 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm: Height, width, and depth of iPhone 18 Pro, respectively.
  • 211g: Weight of iPhone 18 Pro.
  • 163.4 x 78 x 8.75 mm: Height, width, and depth of iPhone 18 Pro Max, respectively.
  • 249g: Weight of iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Camera

  • 48MP: Fusion Main camera resolution, with a 24mm-equivalent lens and variable aperture.
  • 6 blades: The Main camera uses laser-cut blades to adjust its aperture.
  • 4 settings: Manual Main-camera apertures: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, and f/4.0. Apple’s examples use f/1.48 for low light, f/1.8 for portraits, and f/4.0 for groups.
  • Around 50% more light: Enters when the variable aperture opens in darker environments. 23:48
  • 12MP at 2x: Optical-quality Telephoto option from the Main camera, at a 48mm-equivalent focal length.
  • 48MP at 4x: Fusion Telephoto camera with a 100mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens.
  • 12MP at 8x: Optical-quality Telephoto option with a 200mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens.
  • 16x: Optical-quality zoom range: 8x optical-quality zoom in and 2x optical zoom out.
  • Up to 40x / 24x: Digital zoom for photos and video, respectively.
  • 18MP: Center Stage front camera with an f/1.9 aperture.
  • Up to 4K at 120 / 60 fps: ProRes recording from the rear and front cameras, respectively, with external recording.
  • 1080p at 30 fps: Spatial video recording.
  • 4 microphones: Studio-quality microphones for recording.

A20 Pro and Performance

  • 3x more surface area: Vapor chamber comparison with iPhone 17 Pro.
  • Up to 40% gain: Sustained performance with the redesigned thermal system, compared with the previous generation.
  • Up to 2x better: Sustained performance compared with iPhone 16 Pro and older. 20:12
  • Up to 120 fps: Monster Hunter Outlanders supports iOS-exclusive Cinematic Graphics using the A20 Pro GPU; the game is due later in 2026. (22:19)

Apple’s Speed Claims from the September Event

Each bar is time. Grey is the old model, red is the new one.

  1. A20 Pro CPU20% faster Before Now Against A19 Pro. Stated in the iPhone Duo announcement; the 18 Pro post says only “faster than the competition”.
  2. A20 Pro GPU40% faster Before Now Against A19 Pro. Graphics rendering, not app speed.
  3. AI processing2× the power Before Now Against A19 Pro. Dual 16-core Neural Engine, 32 cores in all.
  4. GPU Neural Accelerator math2× faster Before Now 8-bit floating-point arithmetic on the new accelerators, not overall app or model speed.
  5. Memory bandwidth50% more Before Now Against A19 Pro.
  6. Sustained performance, iPhone 18 Pro40% better Before Now Against iPhone 17 Pro, with the redesigned vapor chamber. Up to 2× against iPhone 16 Pro and older. iPhone Duo gets up to 35% with its own thermal design.
  7. C2 modem uploads50% faster Before Now Against C1X. Uploads only, and the modem uses 15% less energy.
Claims from Apple’s September 9, 2026 announcements and footnotes.

Battery and Charging

  • Up to 36 hours: Video playback on eSIM-only iPhone 18 Pro.
  • Up to 45 hours: Video playback on eSIM-only iPhone 18 Pro Max.
  • Up to 50% in around 15 minutes: Wired charging on both Pro models, using a 60W-capable USB-C cable and a compatible 60W-capable-or-higher adapter with Adjustable Voltage Supply (AVS).
  • Up to 50% in 30 minutes: Wireless charging on both Pro models, using MagSafe and a 35W-or-higher adapter, both sold separately.
  • 5 minutes: Wired charging provides around 7 hours of video playback on iPhone 18 Pro Max.
  • Up to 30 hours: iPhone 18 Pro Max usage on a full charge under Apple’s new representative usage model.
  • 2 additional hours: Video playback on eSIM-only models compared with models that retain the physical SIM.
  • Up to 24 hours: iPhone 18 Pro usage per charge under Apple’s new representative battery usage model. (21:06)
  • 5 minutes: Faster wired charging provides around 6 hours of video playback on iPhone 18 Pro. (21:33)
  • Up to 33 hours: Streamed video playback on iPhone 18 Pro in the U.S. eSIM-only configuration.
  • Up to 40 hours: Streamed video playback on iPhone 18 Pro Max in the U.S. eSIM-only configuration.

Dynamic Island

  • Up to 3 Live Activities: Can appear together in the Dynamic Island now.

Finishes, Storage, and Pricing

  • 4 finishes: Black, silver, glacier, and burgundy.
  • From $1,199: U.S. starting price for iPhone 18 Pro.
  • From $1,299: U.S. starting price for iPhone 18 Pro Max.
  • From $49.95 and $54.12 per month: U.S. Apple Card installments over 24 months for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, respectively; eligibility and carrier selection apply.
  • $175-$885: U.S. Apple Trade In credit for an eligible iPhone 13 or later; value depends on the device.
  • Up to $1,200: U.S. select-carrier credits toward either Pro model for an iPhone 14-or-later trade-in, in any condition; carrier eligibility rules apply.
  • From $34.99 per month: U.S. Apple Upgrade lease for iPhone 18 Pro over 24 months through Klarna; eligibility and an eligible carrier are required.

Availability

  • September 12, 2026: Pre-orders begin at 5 a.m. PT in more than 65 countries and regions.
  • 20 more countries and regions: Availability expands on September 25, 2026.

Accessories

  • $49 each: U.S. price for the Clear Case or Silicone Case with MagSafe.
  • $59 each: U.S. price for the TechWoven Case, FineWoven Wallet, or Crossbody Strap.
  • $29: U.S. Wrist Strap price.
  • 6 colors: Wrist Strap options: black, taupe, olive, crisp blue, magenta, and burgundy.
  • 100% recycled polyester: Yarn used in the Wrist Strap.

iPhone Duo

Displays

  • 7.6 inches: Inner Super Retina XDR display; 7.58 inches diagonally as a standard rectangle, with a smaller actual viewable area.
  • 5.4 inches: Outer Super Retina XDR display; 5.36 inches diagonally as a standard rectangle, with a smaller actual viewable area.
  • 90%: Outer display screen area relative to iPhone 18 Pro.
  • 50% larger: Inner display screen area compared with iPhone 18 Pro Max.
  • Later in 2026: Planned support for Apple Pencil with USB-C on either display.
  • 80% larger: Inner display screen area compared with iPhone 18 Pro. (1:02:00)
  • 1878 x 2670 pixels: Inner display resolution at 430 ppi.
  • 1398 x 2034 pixels: Outer display resolution at 460 ppi.

Design and Durability

  • Grade 5 titanium: Material used for the enclosure.
  • 3x better: Ceramic Shield 2 scratch resistance on the outer display compared with the previous generation.
  • More than 100 components: In the hinge controlling opening, closing, and center-display support.
  • Up to 40% higher stiffness: Custom polymer in the inner display’s nano-textured cover layer, compared with other materials used in the industry.
  • 2 colors: Star white and night sky.
  • 3x stronger: Ceramic fibers in the antenna-split reinforcement inserts compared with Grade 5 titanium. (1:03:31)
  • Up to 25 microlayers: Of custom photopolymer are 3D-printed after a laser scans each unit, to eliminate residual display waviness. (1:09:55)
  • 117.8 x 164.6 x 5.2 mm: Height, width, and depth with Duo open.
  • 117.8 x 84.1 x 11.3 mm: Height, width, and depth with Duo folded.
  • 254g: Weight of iPhone Duo.
  • 4 sensors: Ambient light sensors.

Cameras

  • 48MP: Fusion Main camera with a 26mm-equivalent f/1.6 lens, photo capture at up to 48MP, and zero shutter lag.
  • 24MP: Default rear-camera photo resolution.
  • 2x: Integrated optical-quality Telephoto option from the Fusion Main camera: 12MP, 52mm-equivalent, f/1.6.
  • 12MP: Outer Center Stage camera with an f/2.2 aperture.
  • f/1.8: Under-display FaceTime camera, with 1080p video recording at 30 or 60 fps.
  • 4x: Optical-quality zoom range: 2x optical-quality zoom in and 2x optical zoom out.
  • Up to 10x / 6x: Digital zoom for photos and video, respectively.

Multitasking

  • 2 Home Screen pages: Shown when Duo is open, with Today View on the left.
  • 2 apps or windows: Split View can show apps side by side, or two windows of the same app.

Performance

  • Up to 35% better: Sustained performance with A20 Pro and Duo’s custom vapor chamber, compared with iPhone 17 Pro.
  • Up to 20% faster: A20 Pro’s 6-core CPU compared with A19 Pro, as described for iPhone Duo.

Battery and Charging

  • 2 batteries: One high-energy battery on each side, managed together by energy-rebalancing algorithms.
  • Up to 31 hours: Video playback using the inner display.
  • Up to 44 hours: Video playback using the outer display.
  • Up to 24 hours: Usage per charge when the inner and outer displays are used equally.
  • Up to 50% in around 20 minutes: Wired charging with Duo open, using a 60W-capable-or-higher USB-C cable and a compatible 60W-capable-or-higher USB PD adapter.
  • Up to 50% in around 30 minutes: Wireless charging with MagSafe or Qi2; Apple’s MagSafe test used Duo open and requires a 35W-or-higher adapter.
  • 5 minutes: Fast charging provides up to 5 hours of video playback using the outer display. (1:12:43)
  • Up to 37 hours: Streamed video playback on iPhone Duo using the outer display.
  • Up to 26 hours: Streamed video playback on iPhone Duo using the inner display.

Pricing and Availability

  • From $1,999: U.S. starting price for iPhone Duo.
  • From $83.29 per month: U.S. Apple Card installments over 24 months; eligibility and carrier selection apply.
  • From $57.99 per month: U.S. Apple Upgrade lease over 24 months through Klarna; 12-month terms are also offered.
  • October 16, 2026: Pre-orders begin at 5 a.m. PT in more than 70 countries and regions.
  • October 23, 2026: Initial availability for iPhone Duo.
  • 28 more countries and regions: Availability expands on October 30, 2026.

Accessories

  • $79: U.S. price for iPhone Duo Case, in navy blue or sand; orders begin October 16.
  • $129: U.S. price for iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand, in navy blue or taupe; orders begin October 16.
  • Qi2 25W: Charger compatibility for both Duo cases, alongside MagSafe and Qi-certified chargers.

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo

Displays and Durability

  • 3,000 nits: Peak outdoor brightness on both Duo displays and both Pro-model displays.
  • IP68: Laboratory water- and dust-resistance rating for all three iPhones, tested at a maximum depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes.
  • Up to 120Hz: ProMotion adaptive refresh rate on both Duo displays and both Pro-model displays.
  • 2,000,000:1: Typical display contrast ratio.
  • 1,000 / 1,600 / 1 nits: Maximum typical, peak HDR, and minimum display brightness, respectively.

Camera Features

  • Up to 60 fps: Videos can receive Cinematic effects after capture.
  • 4K: Time-lapse recording now supports this resolution and Dolby Vision HDR.
  • 48MP: Fusion Ultra Wide camera shared by the three iPhones: 13mm-equivalent, f/2.2, 120-degree field of view, and 48MP macro photography.
  • 4K at 120 fps: Dolby Vision recording with the Fusion Main camera on iPhone Duo and both iPhone 18 Pro models.
  • Up to 4K at 60 / 30 fps: Dolby Vision Cinematic mode capture from the rear and Center Stage front cameras, respectively.
  • Up to 2.8K at 60 fps: Dolby Vision Action mode recording.
  • Up to 240 fps: Rear-camera slow-motion video at 1080p; Fusion Main also supports 4K Dolby Vision slow motion up to 120 fps.
  • Up to 4K at 30 fps: Dolby Vision Dual Capture recording.
  • Up to 4K at 60 fps: Dolby Vision QuickTake recording from the rear or Center Stage front camera.
  • 8MP: Still photos captured while recording 4K video.
  • Up to 63MP: Panorama photo resolution.
  • 6 effects: Portrait Lighting effects.

A20 Pro

  • 2 nm: Manufacturing process for A20 Pro.
  • 6 cores: A20 Pro CPU: 2 super cores and 4 efficiency cores, with integrated Neural Accelerators.
  • 7 cores: A20 Pro GPU.
  • 50% more: A20 Pro memory bandwidth compared with A19 Pro.
  • Up to 40% faster: A20 Pro graphics performance compared with A19 Pro.
  • 32 cores: Total in the A20 Pro Dual 16-core Neural Engine.
  • 2x: A20 Pro AI processing power compared with A19 Pro.
  • Up to 20% faster: New A20 Pro super cores. (16:49)
  • 2x faster: 8-bit floating-point math on the new GPU Neural Accelerators. (17:30)

A-Series Chip Gains Over the Years

Each bar is the gain Apple claimed over the previous year’s chip.

2022A16 Bionic CPUno figure GPUno figure Neural Engineno figure Sustainedno figure No year-over-year figures anywhere. The announcement said the 6-core CPU was up to 40% faster than the competition, the GPU had 50% more memory bandwidth, and the Neural Engine did nearly 17 trillion operations a second. The 2022 product page said only “faster 6-core CPU” and that the display was up to 2× brighter in the sun than iPhone 13 Pro. 2023A17 Pro CPU+10% GPU+20% Neural Engine2× Sustainedno figure Ray tracing up to 4× faster than A16 Bionic. The Neural Engine does nearly 35 trillion operations a second. The 2023 product page put the GPU up to 70% faster than iPhone 12 Pro’s. USB 3 transfers up to 20× faster than USB 2. 2024A18 Pro CPU+15% GPU+20% Neural Engineno figure Sustained+20% The CPU does the same work 15% faster using 20% less power. Ray tracing up to 2× faster. Memory bandwidth up 17%. The Neural Engine is “faster and more efficient”, with no figure. Apple’s compare page put A18 Pro at up to 30% faster CPU and 40% faster GPU than iPhone 14 Pro, 40% and 50% than 13 Pro, and 60% and 2× than 12 Pro. 2025A19 Pro CPUno figure GPU3×peak compute Neural Engineno figure Sustained+40% Apple gave no CPU or graphics figure against A18 Pro. The 3× is peak GPU compute for AI work from the Neural Accelerators in each GPU core, over the previous generation. With the vapor chamber, sustained performance is up to 40% better than iPhone 16 Pro. Against older phones, Apple’s compare page says the CPU is up to 20% faster than iPhone 15 Pro, 40% faster than 14 Pro, and 50% faster than 13 Pro, and the GPU up to 50% faster than 15 Pro, 2× 14 Pro, and 2.2× 13 Pro. 2026A20 Pro CPU+20% GPU+40% Neural Engine2×AI processing Sustained+40% From the September 9, 2026 announcements. The 6-core CPU is up to 20% faster than A19 Pro (stated in the iPhone Duo announcement; the 18 Pro post says only “faster than the competition”). The new 7-core GPU is up to 40% faster. The Dual 16-core Neural Engine has 32 cores and double the AI processing power. Sources: Apple Newsroom announcements and product pages for iPhone 14 Pro (2022), 15 Pro (2023), 16 Pro (2024), and 17 Pro (2025); the older product pages were fetched via the Internet Archive. “No figure” means Apple made no year-over-year claim for that part.

Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6: Supported by the N1 wireless chip, alongside Thread.
  • 15% less energy: C2 modem consumption compared with C1X.
  • Over 500 carriers: Support eSIM worldwide.
  • 2 iPhones: Users can switch between them with the same phone number through iPhone Handoff; launch carriers are T-Mobile in the U.S. and Telekom Germany.
  • Up to 50% faster: C2 modem uploads compared with C1X. (1:11:42)
  • Up to 10Gb/s: USB 3 data transfers through USB-C, requiring a USB 3 cable rated for 10Gb/s.

Charging

  • Up to 25W: MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging.

Storage and SIMs

  • 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB: Storage options for iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo.
  • 2 active eSIMs: Dual eSIM support; stores 8 or more eSIM profiles.
  • Approximately 7GB: Storage used by on-device Apple Intelligence models; the models can be removed by turning Apple Intelligence off.
  • Approximately 12-24GB: Space used by