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iPhone 18 Pro Launch Features, Deals, and Emerging Issues

3 outlets9/22/2026

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Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series launched with new features, T-Mobile offers free models via trade-in, and reports of Face ID and storage performance issues arise.

via Tom's Guide

T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 18 Pro for free with trade-in and an Experience Beyond plan, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max receives up to $1,200 off via similar deals. The devices start at $1,199 and $1,299, respectively, with larger displays, improved cameras, and USB-C connectivity compared to previous models, according to Tom's Guide.

MacRumors highlights significant upgrades in the iPhone 18 Pro, including a larger 6.3-inch display, A20 Pro chip, variable-aperture main camera, and 45-hour battery life. However, the aluminum unibody design replaces the titanium frame of earlier models, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch screen with a 4x telephoto lens. The devices also support Apple Intelligence and improved video recording capabilities.

Early iPhone 18 Pro users report Face ID issues, including failed authentication and device reboots, per MacRumors. Additionally, Tom's Hardware notes that the 1TB iPhone 18 Pro Max experiences reduced storage performance under heavy workloads due to QLC NAND, with a 38% speed drop compared to TLC-based models. Apple has not yet addressed these issues publicly.

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