iFixit tears down iPhone 18 Pro, explores variable aperture, finds concerning repair issue — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ifixit-tears-down-iphone-18-pro-explores-variable-aperture-finds-concerning-repair-issueContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. iFixit Teardown Finds iPhone 18 Pro Difficult to Repairhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ifixit-tears-down-iphone-18-pro-explores-variable-aperture-finds-concerning-repair-issuehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ifixit-tears-down-iphone-18-pro-explores-variable-aperture-finds-concerning-repair-issue#u80128Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:05:26 +0000iFixit reports the iPhone 18 Pro is tricky to repair following a teardown that examined the device's new variable aperture. Hardware analysis of the iPhone 18 Pro Max reveals the inclusion of an A20 Pro chip, Apple N1, and X80 components. However, the US version of the Pro Max lacks Apple's C2 modem. This marks the first time the Pro and Pro Max models have launched with different versions of a key component.Why it mattersVariable aperture hardware allows for more precise control over light and depth of field in mobile photography. The shift in modem hardware suggests a fragmented ro