Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Exact average 89.1 · 7 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 91
Image: Apple9 professional reviewers tested the Apple iPhone 18 Pro, and 9 recommend it. Most praised: performance and battery life. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by IT Pro, Expert Reviews, Pickr and 6 more
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What 9 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 95IT Pro
A solid, well-rounded Pro phone with a standout variable-aperture camera and very long battery life, though it is heavy, costly and showed grain in low light.
Read IT Pro review - 95Expert Reviews
A superb all-round phone with a versatile variable-aperture camera, great performance and stamina.
Read Expert Reviews review - 94Pickr
Pickr calls the phone a compact powerhouse that is easy to recommend, with top-tier performance and cameras.
Read Pickr review - 90Trusted Reviews
No single headline feature, but a set of small gains makes it a more complete phone with standout battery life and top performance.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 90Tech Advisor
A polished, powerful compact flagship, though the changes are iterative and the price has gone up.
Read Tech Advisor review - 90Engadget
An incremental 'S-year' update that still delivers the best camera setup among current iPhones.
Read Engadget review - 80Digital Trends
After a month of use the reviewer is happy with the upgrade: compact, fast, good cameras and very good battery life.
Read Digital Trends review - 85est.Linus Tech Tips
The iPhone 18 Pro offers significant performance and battery life improvements over its predecessor, making it a strong choice for power users and gamers.
Read Linus Tech Tips review - 83est.Outside Online
The photographer is enthusiastic about the new adjustable aperture and manual controls, which make the phone camera much more useful than the 17 Pro.
Read Outside Online review
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Common questions
Is the Apple iPhone 18 Pro worth it?
Most critics think so: 9 of 9 recommend it.
Do critics agree about the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
Broad agreement: scores range from 80 (Digital Trends) to 95 (IT Pro), a spread of 15 points across 9 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
Price (6 of 9 reviews), Software and app (2 of 9 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.