iPhone 18 Pro Teardown Reveals Variable Aperture Camera and Bigger Vapor Chamber
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Apple’s latest iPhone 18 Pro has been dissected by experts who found a new mechanical variable aperture camera featuring six ultra‑thin blades, a larger vapor chamber for improved heat management, and a redesigned battery layout. The teardown also highlighted challenges with the device’s repairability, giving it a provisional 7/10 score, and noted changes to the cooling system, USB‑C port, and overall internal layout.
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Who is covering this story
- Right-leaning (1): Sunday Guardian
Sources
- iPhone 18 Pro Teardown: Six Hair-Thin Camera Blades for Mechanical Variable Aperture, Bigger Vapor Chamber and Expensive Repair Problem — Check Cooling System, Battery Design, USB-C and More — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning)
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: Can Xiaomi Beat Apple’s Flagship? Check Price, Display, Storage, Camera, Battery, Specifications & More — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning)