July 2, 2026, 12:45 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
Currently, images are circulating that allegedly show the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. Typically, rumors about new models intensify as the official iPhone launch in the fall approaches. However, it is highly unusual for a complete video from one of Apple’s suppliers to be leaked to the public. So unusual, in fact, that doubts about the authenticity of the material are growing louder.
Drop Test Instead of Render Image
The now-deleted video was published by the well-known leaker Ice Universe on X (formerly Twitter). However, the videos can still be viewed on “Notebookcheck.” According to their assessment, this is the largest Apple leak to date. Unlike many earlier leaks, the clip does not show individual components, a protective case, or a render image. Instead, a complete device is seen during a drop test, which Ice Universe identifies as the iPhone 18 Pro.
Ice Universe also claimed on Weibo that Apple has already blocked the leaked data on Twitter or X. However, it is unclear who initiated the deletion. Apple has not yet commented publicly on the matter.
Is the Video Real?
According to “The Verge,” the video matches the images from a data leak at Apple’s Indian supplier Tata, which the news agency Reuters reported on at the end of June. According to Reuters, ransomware attackers released more than 200,000 files allegedly from Tata Electronics. These reportedly included confidential Apple documents, supplier information, component plans, and photos of devices during drop tests.
The authenticity of the material has not yet been confirmed. Reuters could not independently verify the exact model of the devices shown, and other publications have pointed out unanswered questions. Further confusion arose when the leak on X was initially published by an account with the username @EvLeaks, linking it to the well-known leaker Evan Blass. However, Blass stated that he had nothing to do with it. X later suspended the account.
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Test Device Raises New Questions
The unknown origin makes the clip particularly interesting. Previously, iPhone leaks often consisted of CAD drawings, mock-ups, accessories, or information from the supply chain. The images suggest that the model is already in the prototype phase. Apple typically keeps devices at this stage of development strictly under wraps.
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Despite the video, many questions remain unanswered. Ice Universe only writes that the durability seems solid. At the same time, the device appears surprisingly thick, and the weight is a concern according to the leaker’s assessment. However, he does not provide specific measurements, comparison data, or further technical details. The post also contains no additional information about the features or development status of the smartphone shown.
Silver Case Stands Out
One detail is still noticeable in the video: the silver-colored case. Whether this color will be offered in the production model or is only seen in a test device remains open. It is also unclear how close the smartphone shown is to the final version. More clarity is expected in September 2026, when Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro along with the iPhone 18 and the first foldable iPhone.