Apple has recently introduced the iPhone 17 series with a major design overhaul, and leaks about the iPhone 18 Pro have already started to emerge. Meanwhile, Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S26 series early next year.

iPhone 18 Pro leaks signal major camera and battery upgrades on the table. Apple is reportedly testing new camera and battery technologies. The upgrades make Samsung’s future Galaxy Ultra mission crystal clear.

HIAA Camera Hole

Weibo leaker DigitalChatStation claims that Apple has a new HIAA punching technology under consideration. This solution is said to be utilized for the camera hole design to reduce the size of holes, potentially a punch hole display.

Variable Aperture Camera

The source reiterated that Apple is actively testing variable aperture for the primary sensor. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are rumored to be equipped with a continuous zoom camera sensor, replacing the legacy solutions.

If Apple brings a variable aperture camera to next year’s iPhone, Samsung will be forced to raise the bar on the Galaxy S27 Ultra. That said, Samsung fans would see some biggest upgrades in battery and camera in 2027.

Steel-shell Battery

Another big upgrade is said to land in the battery department. The US tech giant is allegedly developing a steel-shell battery technology. The so-called product is being considered for the power management module.

If testing goes well and results are satisfactory, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will be the first models to launch with a steel-shell battery.

Transparent Camera Island

iPhone 18 Pro will retain the large camera island that debuted in the iPhone 17 Pro. However, the iPhone maker might consider bringing “transparent design elements” to the camera bump, making it look a little different than the OG version.

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