A leaker with only a mixed track record is doubling down on the rumor that the iPhone 18 Pro is not getting a major redesign, but now says it's because

A leaker with only a mixed track record is doubling down on the rumor that the iPhone 18 Pro is not getting a major redesign, but now says it’s because the iPhone 17 Pro was so successful.

Silver smartphone with a matte wrapper, triple camera setup on textured surface, and visible side buttons.
The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to deliver many improvements, but not change its appearance.

Back in December 2025, leaker “Fixed Focus Digital” said that the iPhone 18 Pro wouldn’t see visible changes “as large as everyone thought.” Now he or she is back on Chinese social media site Weibo to say exactly the same thing, but with one qualification.

In translation, the leaker describes the iPhone 17 has having been enough of a hit for Apple to be celebrating with champagne. Then Fixed Focus Detail that the iPhone 18 series will not change much.

Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible

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