- 0-20%: Unlikely - Lacks credible sources
- 21-40%: Questionable - Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible - Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable - Strong evidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely - Multiple reliable sources
50%
Plausible
Only the finest materials are picked by Apple to design and construct its premium products, but the underlying process can often compromise their durability. With the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, the company went back to aluminum, making it exceptional for heat dissipation and lowering cost, but less favorable when holding up against scratches and drops. Fortunately, a new rumor states that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max won’t suffer from these shortcomings, and you’ll find out why.
A new process to refine the aluminum is expected to be used on the iPhone 18 Pro, making the latter more durable while being cost-effective for Apple
Some of the durability problems surrounding the iPhone 17 Pro were the camera plateau chipping easily and Cosmic Orange units suffering from oxidation effects, with the finish turning into Rose Gold. Other than that, aluminum is a malleable metal, able to be bent into various shapes, but it’s this exact attribute that compromises its durability when it falls from a certain height or angle.
Based on the latest rumor from yeux1122’s blog, a new process of refining the aluminum for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max is in the works, requiring less energy and input, resulting in lowered production costs. Additionally, the rumor mentions that there’s immense flexibility in this process, allowing it to be paused or resumed midway without waste, meaning fewer chunks of aluminum will go into the bin.
This approach also involves “lowering the fusion point of the mixture and preventing the formation of a resin structure on the electrode surface.” Coming to the advantages, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max should gain increased alloy strength and corrosion resistance, with the manufacturing process bringing a better overall finish to meet Apple’s stringent requirements.
All of these improvements will arrive while maintaining the aluminum’s superior heat dissipation capabilities, which outclass stainless steel and titanium alloy found in previous-generation iPhones. This specific property should enable the A20 Pro to deliver better sustained performance when under heavy workloads. We can assume that the same improvements can be applied to the iPhone Fold, which is said to launch alongside the ‘Pro’ models.
If Apple can continue refining the aforementioned process, it may never have to return to stainless steel or titanium. After all, even the Cupertino firm’s MacBooks are constructed using aluminum, and aside from giving the machines improved structural integrity, it also helps with heat dissipation.
News Source: yeux1122’s blog
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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