iPhone 18 Pro could get translucent design – insider
By ForGeeks
Sales of the iPhone 17 won’t start until September 19, but the first rumors about its successor have already surfaced online. According to Chinese insider Digital Chat Station, Apple is preparing for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max an unusual design solution that will set the model apart from its predecessors.
Semi-transparent back panel
According to the source, the design of the new smartphones will generally follow the styling of the iPhone 17 Pro lineup: the large square camera unit with three lenses will remain. But the lower part of the back panel may becomesemi-transparent, allowing you to see some of the device’s internal elements.
There won’t be a fully transparent back like the Nothing brand smartphones — Apple is considering a more discreet approach. But even such a move would come as a surprise for a company that has traditionally relied on minimalism and opaque covers.
Focus on cooling and performance
Besides the design, the leaks point to hardware beefing up. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max may get asteel vapor chamber for more efficient cooling. This solution should help with long gaming sessions or high-definition video recording.
And it’s a solution that could help with long gaming sessions or high-definition video recording.
The screen sizes, according to the insider, will remain the same: 6.3 inches in the iPhone 18 Pro and 6.9 inches in the Pro Max. What the processor or cameras will be — is not yet known, but the traditional annual specs update is expected.
Apple’s boldest flagship in recent memory?”
The iPhone 18 is still more than a year away from release, so it’s too early to talk about the final look of the device. However, if Apple does decide to go with a translucent body element, it could be one of the most unusual design decisions in the history of the iPhone lineup.
