# The iPhone 18 Pro looks almost identical to its predecessor – so why does it look and sound better?

> What Hi-Fi? Verdict The big upgrades lie elsewhere, but the iPhone 18 Pro is still a small improvement over its predecessor for movies and music, and a stunning portable AV device in its own right Reasons to buy - +…

- **Source:** [Whathifi](https://www.whathifi.com/smartphones-tablets/smartphones/apple-iphone-18-pro?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac7e031602a51bff1db6a51)
- **Published:** 2026-10-08
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #foldable #headphones #iphone-18
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