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The iPhone 18 Pro is a phone, but you won't notice a big difference compared to the 17 Pro.
In most cases, no. You'd likely be better off saving the cash and sticking with your current device for now. All told, these two units aren't that different.
The iPhone 18 Pro comes in a new deep Burgundy and a light Glacial. In fact, the iPhone 18 Pro is a few grams heavier than its predecessor, which might not sit well with some.
Sure, this is cool, but it's also not something that will change how you use your iPhone.
Apple talked a lot about performance during the iPhone 18 Pro presentation. No wonder, since it comes with the A20 Pro chip, which is the first built on a 2-nanometer architecture. Its extra GPU core compared to the A19 Pro delivers up to 40 percent better graphics performance.
The iPhone 17 Pro is still a capable phone. If you're not a heavy user who's always editing RAW photos or playing intensive games on your iPhone, the A19 Pro still gets the job done with ease.
The new Siri app, contextual conversations, enhanced Siri voice adjustments, improved dictation and ability to extend and reframe photos are all also available on the iPhone 17 Pro.
Of course, the future is unknown, and Apple may add some exclusive features to the iPhone 18 Pro down the road.
The iPhone 18 Pro is best viewed as an upgrade for those with older iPhones, like the iPhone 15 Pro.