Apple introduced iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and a foldable iPhone Duo. iPhone 18 Pro
series features the A20 Pro chip on a 2nm process and a new-generation C2 modem;
Pro adds a variable-aperture main camera and enhanced video functions; Pro
charges to up to 50% in ~15 minutes; Pro Max video playback up to 43 hours.
Pricing: iPhone 18 Pro from 9,999 yuan, Pro Max from 10,999 yuan. Preorders
Sept. 12; on sale Sept. 18. The foldable iPhone Duo uses the A20 Pro, has a
7.6-inch inner nano-texture display (and a 5.4-inch outer screen), both with
ProMotion, always-on display and up to 3,000 nits outdoor brightness. Camera
system: dual 48MP main and ultra-wide, fold design supports rear-camera selfies
and outer-screen live preview; inner screen uses an under‑display FaceTime
camera. Battery: outer-screen playback up to 44 hours, inner-screen up to 31
hours. Hardware: titanium body, IP68, side-mounted Touch ID, 254g weight, Apple
Pencil support, eSIM only. Price starts at 15,999 yuan. Preorders Oct. 16; on
sale Oct. 23. Other products: AirPods 5 claims up to 50% noise reduction versus
AirPods 4 (base 999 yuan; wireless charging 1,149 yuan). Apple Watch Series 12
from 2,999 yuan and Ultra 4 from 6,499 yuan, with always-on Siri, Audio
Intelligence and Live Rewind. No standard iPhone 18 was announced. Apple’s
online store shows iPhone 17, 17e and Air configurations are listed about 800
yuan higher than their original launch prices.
