iFixit tears down iPhone 18 Pro, explores variable aperture, finds concerning repair issue

iFixit published a teardown of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, revealing a variable aperture mechanism and repair difficulties caused by a delicate plastic frame backing on the screen. Battery capacities for eSIM-only models are confirmed at 4,288 mAh for the iPhone 18 Pro and 5,567 mAh for the iPhone 18 Pro Max. These eSIM-only versions are sold in specific regions, including the U.S., Canada, and Japan, while other countries retain SIM card trays.