If you’re hankering for the next-gen iPhone Pro model, you’re going to like this.
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is said to have entered its production testing stage.
Over on Weibo, the leaked known as “Fixed Focus Digital” said the Pro models had already entered “mass-production testing.” This likely refers to late-stage manufacturing validation for the devices ahead of a September launch.
February typically aligns with Apple’s Design Validation Test (DVT) phase transitioning into early Production Validation Test (PVT). During this period, Apple uses production tooling and activates portions of factory assembly lines to validate manufacturing processes, yields, and quality control, rather than producing units at full scale. Full mass production usually ramps in the summer months ahead of launch.
Fixed Focus Digital also claimed that production testing had begun for the regular iPhone 18 model, which may arrive in early 2027. It’s rumored that this procedure may be an earlier validation stage at this point, such as mid-to-late Engineering Validation Test (EVT) or early DVT.
The leaker also stated that, given their current information, no major changes are expected for the iPhone 18 Pro’s component materials, and that the devices will continue to use the existing design specifications for the iPhone 17 lineup.
While no major changes are expected, it’s thought that the iPhone 18 Pro will feature a number of internal changes, such as a new camera system with a variable aperture, the A20 chip, and the custom C2 modem.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
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