'Easily the biggest leak in Apple's history': iPhone 18 Pro final design may have just been revealed in a stolen drop test video
Apple is obsessed with preserving as much secrecy as it can before officially revealing the rumored iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Ultra/Fold at the Apple Event in September. But the company has just been dealt a huge blow by a data breach at one of its suppliers.
More than 200,000 files are believed to have been posted to the dark web following the 'cybersecurity incident' Tata reported last week.
Photos, videos and component lists of the upcoming devices have been circulating on social media after one of Apple's India-based suppliers, Tata Electronics, suffered a data breach last week. More than 200,000 files are believed to have been posted to the dark web following the 'cybersecurity incident' Tata reported last week.
These files include documentation on other products made by Tata, but according to Reuters, drawings of the iPhone 18 Pro circuit board, A20 chip, and supplier lists for components are also among them.
They also include drop test photos, which is part of customary testing for durability. While it's not been confirmed whether or not any videos are among the leak, one such video is being circulated on social media. Tom's Guide hasn't been able to verify if this video is accurate or merely AI-generated. If genuine, it would give us some huge clues about what to expect in September.
The clip was shared on X.com for a brief time before it was taken down by noted leaker Ice Universe, who commented: "This is easily the biggest leak in Apple's history. You're looking at the drop test of the iPhone 18 Pro. Durability seems solid, but it's still surprisingly thick, and the weight remains a concern. The new color looks pretty good, though."
The video shows an alleged iPhone 18 Pro with a refreshed back design with a metal and glass finish much closer in color than the two-tone look of the iPhone 17.
In addition, the rear camera lenses appear to protrude further from the chassis than on the iPhone 17 Pro. We're expecting to see the iPhone 18 Pro arrive with the same trio of 48MP units covering main, ultrawide and 4x telephoto duties as the 17 Pro. But unlike the current model, Apple is tipped to introduce a variable aperture feature to the iPhone for the first time with the iPhone 18 Pro.
The same video, from a different angle, was posted by EVLeaks. This was also taken down after a few hours.
While both those leakers have pulled their tweets, one from TechKard is still live showing the two videos side-by-side.
iPhone 18 Pro drop test from recent data breach at Apple supplier Tata Electronics.Via:@evleaks #Apple #iPhone18Pro https://t.co/9ZSojlOLSr pic.twitter.com/wdZs6dKuQPJune 30, 2026
Apple is widely believed to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max alongside the iPhone Fold in September. According to the most recent speculation, it could be September 8.
The company fiercely guards details around upcoming products and will no doubt be investigating to make sure no details of the iPhone Fold are released as part of this leak. It could also significantly damage the relationship between Apple and Tata Electronics, which was created to move the former's supply chain away from China.
Making component and supplier details public gives everyone from counterfeiters to would-be rivals a glimpse into Apple's dealings. Right now, many iPhone owners thinking about upgrading will be considering cost. Apple recently raised the prices on its MacBooks, iPads and other products and an IDC analyst told us the new Pro iPhones could be priced up to $200 higher.
Apple hasn't officially commented on the data breach, but a representative from Tata told TechCrunch it had had "no impact on our operations across businesses, which remain unaffected.”
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