The iPhone 18 Pro announcement is about two months away, and leaks are already painting a picture that won’t please everyone. The smartphone appears to be gaining not only in price but also in thickness and weight, while also using older components. On top of that, buyers are in for another surprise with color options — unpleasant for the second year in a row. Let’s break down exactly what insiders are promising and how much of it can be trusted.
iPhone 18 Pro will be thicker, but that’s not its only downside
iPhone 18 Pro Thickness: Leaks Contradict Each Other
The murkiest point is the body. An insider known as Fixed Focus Digital claims that the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will be about 2 mm thicker than its predecessor due to a larger battery. No, not 0.2 — a full 2 mm. For context: the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max are 8.75 mm thick — meaning the new models would grow to 10.75 mm. And for a smartphone, that’s a lot.
Thought iPhone 17 Pro Max was thick? Think again
Another well-known insider, Ice Universe, cites a much more modest 9 mm for the iPhone 18 Pro Max. And Macworld doubts the leaks entirely: according to their data, the thickness will remain the same — 8.75 mm, with only the rear camera module growing. Three sources, three different numbers.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Weight to Increase to 240 Grams
There’s more agreement on weight. Several insiders — Instant Digital and the same Ice Universe — converge on a figure of 240 grams for the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Currently, the iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233 grams, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max weighed 227. That means over two generations, the Pro Max would have gained 13 grams. There’s no specific data on the smaller model, but it will also get heavier: the iPhone 17 Pro currently weighs 206 grams.
An extra 7 grams is barely noticeable in hand. But during extended reading while lying down or shooting with an outstretched arm, the difference becomes apparent. If a lightweight phone matters to you — consider the regular iPhone 18.
iPhone 18 Pro Colors: Black May Be Missing Again
The iPhone 17 Pro is sold in three variants — Cosmic Orange, Dark Blue, and Silver. There’s no black or dark gray shade in the lineup, and many people were disappointed by this.
Orange, Blue, Silver — there’s no black in the current Pro lineup. Photo: apple.com
Initially, information leaked that the iPhone 18 Pro would have four colors:
- dark cherry;
- light blue;
- silver;
- black.
A more recent leak removed black from the list — leaving only the first three. If this is confirmed, the Pro model will go without black for the second year in a row. For those who traditionally pick a dark iPhone, this is already a reason to reconsider.
Should You Wait for iPhone 18 Pro or Get iPhone 17 Pro
All three points are insider leaks, not official Apple data. The thickness figures directly contradict each other, so only the presentation will reveal the final numbers.
iPhone 17 Pro owners have nothing to worry about: we’re talking about weight and appearance, not a leap in capabilities. But if you were planning to buy a smartphone right now and value a thin and lightweight body — wait for the announcement, and then decide whether to upgrade or comfortably stay with your current model. After all, the iPhone 18 Pro could get significantly more expensive, and then the 17 would remain the only logical option.
