Updated
Updated · 9to5Mac · Jul 7
iPhone 18 Pro Seen 2mm Thicker in Tata Leak as Weibo Leaker Reaffirms Claim
Updated
Updated · 9to5Mac · Jul 7

iPhone 18 Pro Seen 2mm Thicker in Tata Leak as Weibo Leaker Reaffirms Claim

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Jul 7

Summary

  • Leaked Tata images appear to show the iPhone 18 Pro with a thicker body and rear camera plateau, backing a Weibo leaker’s earlier estimate of about a 2mm increase.
  • Fixed Focus Digital said the footage matches prior supply-chain feedback that the aluminum-alloy backplate would grow by roughly 2mm, making the final device thickness “somewhat surprising.”
  • The apparent bulk increase is tied to a rumored redesigned main camera system, with online observers pointing to a larger camera plateau and reports of a variable-aperture lens.
  • The images surfaced after Tata disclosed a ransomware-linked breach in which more than 200,000 allegedly stolen files—including internal documents and iPhone 18 Pro drop-test material—were posted online.

Insights

Has Apple finally sacrificed its iconic sleek design for raw camera performance with the thicker iPhone 18 Pro?
As component costs soar, can Apple truly hold iPhone prices steady without compromising its profits or other features?
Is the iPhone's leap to a variable aperture camera the final blow to the consumer point-and-shoot camera market?