The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max makes an immediate impression with its 13.3-inch display and 3:2 aspect ratio. The larger screen provides noticeably more workspace, yet the tablet remains surprisingly portable at just 5.67mm thick and 653g. Despite its size, it does not feel like a device that needs to stay on a desk.

The model tested here is the Soft Light Edition. Unlike a standard display designed to deliver higher brightness and more vivid colors, the soft light panel is better suited to extended viewing. This gives the 13.3-inch tablet a clearer focus on productivity, reading, and long sessions.

However, the large display is not necessarily the most interesting part of the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max. The bigger question is how Xiaomi intends users to take advantage of such a large tablet.

Flagship Performance in a Slim Body

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max is the first tablet to feature the Xiaomi Xring O3 chip, bringing the company’s flagship-level processor to a tablet form factor. Fitting such a powerful chip into a body measuring only 5.67mm thick makes the device particularly interesting from a hardware perspective.

However, the Xring O3 is not simply about achieving higher benchmark scores or faster gaming performance. Its real value becomes more apparent when combined with the tablet’s large display and software features.

The HyperOS 4 experience introduces large-screen features such as improved multitasking and multi-window functionality. When paired with the floating keyboard and touchpad, the Pad 9 Pro Max starts to feel less like a traditional tablet and more like a flexible productivity device.

Apps such as WPS Office and CapCut also benefit from the additional screen space, giving users more room to work with documents, timelines, and multiple applications. The inclusion of DP-in video input further expands the tablet’s potential use cases, allowing the large display to serve purposes beyond conventional tablet tasks.

This is what makes the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max particularly interesting. Its appeal is not simply based on having a 13.3-inch screen or a powerful processor. Instead, Xiaomi appears to be exploring how hardware, software, and accessories can work together to make a large tablet genuinely useful.

During my experience with the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max, the main question was not how powerful the Xring O3 could be. Instead, I wanted to see whether the combination of the Xiaomi Xring O3, 13.3-inch display, HyperOS 4, keyboard, touchpad, and other accessories could unlock the full potential of a large-screen tablet.

That approach makes the Pad 9 Pro Max more than simply a bigger tablet. It is an attempt to create a device that can adapt to productivity, entertainment, creative work, and other everyday scenarios. The rest of the review will explore whether Xiaomi has successfully achieved that goal.

Design and Screen

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max features a large 13.3-inch LCD display with a 3408 × 2272 resolution, delivering a sharp 3.4K viewing experience at 308 PPI. It also supports a 144Hz refresh rate, making scrolling, animations, and everyday navigation feel noticeably smoother.

One of the display’s standout features is its 3:2 aspect ratio. Compared with the more common 16:10 format, the taller screen provides additional vertical space, which is particularly useful for browsing websites, reading documents, and working with productivity apps. The panel also supports the P3 wide color gamut, HDR10, and Dolby Vision, while its peak brightness reaches 1,000 nits. As a result, the display is well suited to both office tasks and multimedia consumption.

The model featured in this review comes in a deep wine-red finish inspired by the Burgundy wine region of France. Its color sits between bright and dark red, giving the tablet a distinctive appearance without looking overly flashy. The overall finish feels refined and premium.

At just 653g, the tablet made an immediate impression with its relatively light weight. Considering its 13.3-inch display, it feels considerably easier to carry than a typical laptop of a similar screen size.

Flip the tablet over and you’ll find an all-metal unibody construction that gives it a sturdy and premium feel. The Xiaomi logo sits in the center, while the camera module is positioned toward the upper-right corner. Three metal contact points can be found near the opposite side for connecting the optional floating keyboard.

These three circular contacts allow the keyboard to attach directly to the tablet. Once the magnetic connection is made, the keyboard is ready to use without requiring additional pairing or complicated setup. It’s a simple but practical design for users who frequently switch between tablet and laptop-style workflows.

The rear camera module uses a rounded rectangular design and houses a 50MP main camera. The upper portion of the module also carries the “XRING” branding, highlighting Xiaomi’s in-house Xuanjie chip platform and giving the rear design a distinctive touch.

Along one side of the tablet, you’ll find the speakers and a USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 port. The port supports DP-in video input and can handle output of up to 3.4K at 120Hz. This expands the tablet’s versatility, allowing it to work as a secondary display when connected to a laptop or as a larger gaming screen when paired with devices such as a Nintendo Switch.

The opposite edge houses the power button, another speaker, and microphone openings. Xiaomi has also added a “Dolby Vision · Atmos” marking to the chassis, reflecting support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technologies.

Floating Keyboard

The accompanying Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max floating keyboard attaches magnetically and holds the tablet securely in place. Once connected, it is immediately ready for use, allowing the tablet to transition quickly from a traditional touchscreen device into a laptop-style workstation.

With the 13.3-inch display paired with a physical keyboard, tasks such as writing documents, responding to messages, and handling other productivity work become much more comfortable. The setup gives the tablet a laptop-like experience while retaining the flexibility of a detachable design.

The keyboard uses large 16mm keycaps with approximately 1mm of key travel. During typing, the keys provide clear feedback and a relatively crisp response, making the layout more familiar to users accustomed to conventional laptop or desktop keyboards.

The integrated touchpad uses a linear motor to provide tactile feedback and supports multiple gesture shortcuts. This makes navigation more convenient when the tablet is being used in laptop mode without relying heavily on the touchscreen.

The rear of the keyboard cover follows the tablet’s overall material and color scheme, creating a cohesive look when the two are attached. When closed, the cover sits firmly against the tablet and maintains a clean, integrated appearance.

Slim Design and Battery

At only 5.67mm thick, the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max has an exceptionally slim profile for a device of this size. From the side, its thin body gives it an almost plate-like appearance. More impressively, Xiaomi has managed to fit a large 12,000mAh battery and its flagship Xring O3 chip into this slim chassis.

The tablet also comes with a 120W fast-charging adapter. According to Xiaomi’s official figures, the 12,000mAh battery can reach a full 100% charge in approximately 53 minutes. We will put that claim to the test later in the review to see how the real-world charging performance compares with the manufacturer’s specifications.

Hardware and Performance

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max is the first Xiaomi tablet to feature the company’s third-generation self-developed Xring O3 chipset. The processor uses a 10-core all-big-core CPU architecture and a 16-core Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU, giving it hardware specifications that are closer to desktop-class performance.

As Xiaomi’s most powerful tablet chipset to date, the Xring O3 achieved more than 5.22 million points in AnTuTu V11 under low-temperature laboratory conditions. In our own testing, we used the latest version of AnTuTu in a 25°C environment, where the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max reached 5.53 million points. This puts the tablet firmly among the highest-performing Android tablets.

Thermal Performance and Cooling

To maintain sustained performance, Xiaomi has equipped the Pad 9 Pro Max with a 3,038 mm² vapor chamber (VC) cooling plate and a massive 10,112 mm² graphite heat-spreading layer. The tablet’s 13.3-inch chassis also provides additional internal space for its cooling hardware.

The key question is whether this thermal design can prevent performance from dropping during extended gaming sessions. To find out, we tested three demanding mainstream games under high-performance settings.

1. Honor of Kings

For Honor of Kings, we enabled Performance Mode and selected the highest available graphics quality and frame-rate settings.

During a standard 5v5 match, the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max delivered an average frame rate of 144.22 fps, while the 1% Low frame rate reached 134.3 fps. The frame-rate curve remained remarkably stable throughout the test.

The large 13.3-inch display provides a clear advantage for MOBA games. The wider screen gives players more room to view the battlefield, while the larger interface makes controls and on-screen information easier to see. However, the tablet’s size also makes it less comfortable to hold for extended gaming sessions.

For longer gaming sessions, placing the tablet on a stand is a more practical solution. This is one of the main compromises of using a large-screen tablet for gaming.

Average power consumption during the test was 4.6W, with power consumption per frame measured at 31.9mW.

The highest surface temperature reached 31.9°C on the front and 31.5°C on the rear, showing that the cooling system kept temperatures under control.

2. Genshin Impact

For Genshin Impact, we enabled Performance Mode and frame interpolation. We then ran through Sumeru City for 10 minutes using the highest graphics settings.

Sumeru City is a demanding area because of its dense combination of NPCs, buildings, vegetation, and other environmental elements. This makes it a useful scenario for evaluating sustained GPU performance.

After 10 minutes of gameplay, the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max achieved an average frame rate of 119.7 fps, while the 1% Low figure reached 94.9 fps. Overall, the tablet maintained performance close to a consistent 120 fps.

Average power consumption was 5.98W, while power consumption per frame was 49.98mW.

The highest temperature recorded on the front was 35°C, while the rear reached 33.6°C.

One of the more interesting features of the Xring O3 is its integrated AI rendering capability. The GPU includes eight AI rendering acceleration units that support 3.2K super-resolution and 120fps frame interpolation at the same time.

In practical terms, this allows the tablet to improve image sharpness and frame-rate smoothness without relying on a separate discrete graphics processor.

We also tested the feature directly in Genshin Impact. After opening the game toolbox, enabling Display Enhancement, and turning on super resolution, the visual quality became noticeably sharper. Fine details such as Keqing’s hair, clothing patterns, and textures on the stone walls appeared clearer, while distant building edges looked less blurred.

3. Honkai: Star Rail

For Honkai: Star Rail, we again enabled Performance Mode and frame interpolation. The game was tested for 10 minutes at the highest graphics settings while exploring the Golden Hour area.

After the 10-minute test, the average frame rate reached 119.27 fps, while the 1% Low frame rate was 74.1 fps. Performance remained generally stable, although frame-rate fluctuations became more noticeable during the second half of the test. Even so, the overall result remained within a reasonable range for demanding gameplay.

Average power consumption was 7.92W, with power consumption per frame reaching 66.37mW.

The highest temperature measured on the front was 34.9°C, while the rear reached 33.6°C.

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max demonstrates strong sustained gaming performance across all three tests. Its Xring O3 chipset, large cooling system, and spacious 13.3-inch chassis work together to maintain high frame rates without excessive surface temperatures.

The tablet is particularly well suited to players who prefer a large display and high refresh-rate gaming. Its main limitation is physical size: while the 13.3-inch panel improves visibility and immersion, holding such a large tablet for long gaming sessions can become uncomfortable.

For users who primarily game with the tablet supported on a desk or stand, however, the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max offers a compelling combination of large-screen immersion, high frame rates, and strong thermal performance.

Productivity Experience

The Xring O3 showed impressive results in gaming, but raw performance is only part of what makes a premium tablet useful. For a device positioned as a large-screen productivity flagship, the more important question is whether its processor, 13.3-inch display, and Surge OS 4 can make everyday work faster and more convenient.

After spending time with the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max, its productivity features make a stronger impression than benchmark numbers alone.

A 13.3-Inch Display Designed for Productivity

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max features a 13.3-inch display with a 3408 × 2272 resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio. While the specifications are impressive, the real advantage becomes clear during office work.

When using WPS to write documents, the taller 3:2 screen shows more vertical content than a typical 16:10 tablet display. This means less scrolling when reading or editing long documents.

The Soft Light Edition is particularly useful outdoors. Its anti-glare treatment noticeably reduces reflections under strong lighting, making the display more comfortable to view during extended work sessions.

1. Six Apps Can Run at the Same Time

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max supports up to six application windows simultaneously. A four-finger pinch gesture opens the panoramic view, allowing all active windows to be displayed together and resized or repositioned as needed.

I tested this feature while planning a weekend trip to Shanghai Disneyland. I used Xiaohongshu to browse travel recommendations, Gaode Maps to check the route from Zhengzhou to Shanghai, Flightradar24 to compare flight information, QQ to communicate with my friend, the Disney store to check ticket prices, and the calculator to work out the overall budget.

With all six applications open, switching between them remained responsive, with no obvious stuttering. This is where the multi-core capability of the Xring O3 becomes useful in everyday productivity rather than simply in benchmarks.

For normal work, four windows feel more comfortable. Six windows are better when you need to compare several sources at once, such as when researching, shopping, planning a trip, or managing multiple work tasks.

2. Full-Featured WPS Brings a Desktop-Like Office Experience

Android tablets have traditionally offered a more limited WPS experience compared with desktop computers. Large spreadsheets could become sluggish when scrolling, while long documents sometimes suffered from delays when zooming or navigating.

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max takes a different approach with a full-featured version of WPS designed for the tablet. Xiaomi states that its performance is more than 20% higher than the previous container-based version, while scrolling through large spreadsheets, scaling lengthy documents, and rendering complex presentations have also been optimized.

In practical use, large Excel spreadsheets containing tens of thousands of rows remained smooth while scrolling. The brief delays that can occur on less powerful tablets were much less noticeable.

Adding the floating keyboard and touchpad makes the experience even closer to using a traditional computer. Document editing, navigation, and text input feel familiar enough for extended office sessions.

The built-in Lingxi AI features add another layer of convenience. Users can generate presentations, analyze Excel data, and create text content with AI-assisted commands, reducing the amount of repetitive work required for common office tasks.

3. CapCut Pro Makes Large-Screen Video Editing More Practical

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max comes with CapCut Pro pre-installed. Its interface provides a familiar editing environment, while the 13.3-inch display gives the timeline, media library, preview window, and editing controls more room than a smartphone.

The larger canvas makes dragging clips, adjusting effects, and managing multiple layers considerably easier.

Even with several video tracks, filters, transitions, and effects active, playback remained smooth during testing. This highlights one of the biggest advantages of combining a powerful processor with a large display: the goal is not simply achieving a high benchmark score, but maintaining a responsive experience during real work.

I also tested video export performance. A 30-second 4K video file measuring 113MB took less than 15 seconds to export from the moment the process was started. That makes the tablet particularly useful for creators who need to edit and share footage quickly while traveling or working away from a desk.

4. AI Features: Super Xiao Ai and Cross-Device File Management

Surge OS 4 introduces an expert mode for Super Xiao Ai that goes beyond basic question-and-answer functions. It can understand more complicated instructions, divide them into multiple tasks, and perform operations across different applications.

4.1 Cross-Device AI File Management

One of the more useful AI features is the ability to access files across tablets, smartphones, and computers using natural-language commands.

Instead of manually opening a file manager and transferring documents, users can simply tell Xiao Ai what they need. During testing, a request to send an order-data spreadsheet from a computer to the tablet prompted the system to locate the relevant file and transfer it to the Pad.

The process took only a few seconds and removed several manual steps from the workflow.

4.2 Super Xiao Ai Expert Mode

Expert Mode becomes more interesting when handling multi-step tasks. For testing, a six-minute meeting recording was used with a simple instruction: organize the latest recording, create notes, and prepare a PowerPoint presentation.

Super Xiao Ai automatically processed the recording, created structured meeting minutes, identified the main ideas, and summarized the advantages and risks of the five startup plans discussed during the meeting.

It then generated an 11-page business-style presentation containing a cover page, meeting overview, plan details, comparison information, and an action flow. After reviewing the generated content, the presentation could be created with a confirmation. The system can also generate interactive web pages, data dashboards, and other structured office content from basic instructions.

4.3 AI Notes Turn Recordings Into Structured Summaries

The AI Notes feature can automatically transcribe meeting recordings and turn them into organized summaries.

In one test, a six-minute recording was converted into approximately 660 words of structured notes. The result included the key discussion points, the five solutions mentioned during the meeting, and the final conclusion.

Different processing modes, including key-point summaries, meeting minutes, proofreading, and simplified content, provide additional flexibility.

AI can also answer questions about previously recorded meetings, making it easier to find information without manually searching through every note.

5. DP-In Could Be One of the Tablet’s Most Useful Features

DP-In is arguably one of the most interesting features of the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max. Using a full-featured USB-C cable, the tablet can function as an external display and portable second monitor, supporting input of up to 3.4K at 120Hz.

Because the connection does not depend on Wi-Fi, it can also be useful in environments where wireless connectivity is unreliable.

5.1 Use the Pad as a Portable Second Monitor

I connected the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max to a laptop and used it as a secondary display. Text remained sharp, and moving application windows between the two screens felt responsive.

A dual-screen setup is particularly useful for office work. For example, the laptop can display the main document while the Pad shows reference materials, communication apps, or meeting information.

The tablet also works with Mac devices and supports multiple HiDPI display modes, making it more flexible for different desktop setups.

5.2 Turn a Handheld Console Into a Larger Gaming Setup

DP-In can also expand the display of a handheld gaming device.

After connecting a handheld console, the 13.3-inch screen provided a much larger viewing area than the console’s built-in display. During testing with the SFC version of Chrono Trigger, the larger panel made the pixel graphics easier to appreciate and the dialogue easier to read.

This setup offers a portable alternative to carrying a separate desktop monitor when you want a larger gaming screen.

5.3 Use the Pad as a Portable Drawing Display

When connected to a PC and paired with the Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro, the Pad can also function as a digital drawing display.

The stylus supports up to 16,384 levels of pressure sensitivity. Its gesture controls can be used to access the color palette, adjust brush settings, and change brush thickness, making common drawing operations easier to access.

I tested the setup with Drawing World Pro. The pen response was responsive, while the 13.3-inch canvas provided enough space for drawing and annotation work. For users who regularly create illustrations or annotate documents while traveling, this setup can be more convenient than carrying a dedicated graphics tablet.

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max can also connect directly to mainstream cameras. With compatible photo-editing software, photos can be transferred to the tablet for quick editing and output without first moving them to another computer.

Beyond traditional productivity, the tablet can also serve as a rear entertainment and control screen in supported Xiaomi vehicles, including the SU7 and YU7. Depending on the vehicle configuration, users can access functions such as air conditioning, seat controls, music, and navigation. Child-space and anti-motion-sickness features further expand its potential for passengers.

Battery Life and Charging

Battery life is an important consideration for any large-screen tablet, especially a 13.3-inch flagship model. A bigger display and powerful hardware can consume more power, making battery capacity and charging speed key factors in the overall user experience.

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max addresses this with a large 12,000mAh battery and support for 120W fast charging. While these specifications look impressive, real-world battery performance is a better measure of how well the tablet handles demanding tasks.

Battery Life Test

To evaluate the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max’s endurance, we used BatteryDog, a battery testing tool developed by Fast Technology. The test combines several demanding scenarios to simulate typical daily use, including CPU-intensive workloads, multi-threaded processing, AI recognition, image browsing, video playback, and web browsing.

For consistency, the display brightness was set to 50%, automatic brightness was disabled, and the volume was fixed at 30% throughout the test. These settings help reduce external variables and provide more reliable results.

The test results provide a clearer picture of how the 12,000mAh battery performs under a mixed workload. For a tablet with a 13.3-inch display and flagship-level hardware, endurance under sustained use is particularly important, as it determines how long users can work, stream videos, browse the web, or handle demanding applications before needing to recharge.

Battery Life and Charging

Battery life is an important consideration for a large-screen tablet, especially when it combines a high-resolution display with flagship-level performance. The larger display and more powerful hardware can naturally lead to higher power consumption.

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max addresses this with a 12,000mAh battery and 120W fast charging. While these specifications are impressive, real-world performance is more important. Here is how the tablet performed in our battery and charging tests.

1. Battery Life Test

We used BatteryDog, a testing tool from Fast Technology, to evaluate the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max under a range of simulated everyday workloads. The test included CPU-intensive tasks, multi-threaded processing, AI recognition, image browsing, video playback, and web browsing.

To maintain consistent testing conditions, the display brightness was fixed at 50%, automatic brightness was disabled, and the volume was set to 30%.

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max lasted 11 hours and 2 minutes, dropping from 100% to 20% battery capacity during the test. Based on this result, the tablet’s estimated full battery endurance is approximately 13 hours and 47 minutes.

The tablet also maintained a relatively low peak temperature of 35.3°C throughout the test, indicating good control over both heat and power consumption.

For a device featuring the Xring O3 flagship chipset and a 13.3-inch 3.4K high-refresh-rate display, this is a strong result. The combination of a large 12,000mAh battery and the chipset’s power-efficiency optimizations allows the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max to provide enough endurance for a full day of typical use.

2. Charging Test

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max was also tested with its included 120W fast charger. We performed the test with the screen turned off to measure the charging performance under controlled conditions.

The results were impressive. The tablet charged from 1% to 25% in just 10 minutes, reached 63% after 30 minutes, and completed a full charge in approximately 57 minutes.

Considering the tablet’s large 12,000mAh battery, reaching a full charge in under an hour is particularly useful for users who need to quickly prepare the device before heading out.

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max also supports 27W wired reverse charging, allowing it to provide emergency power to a smartphone or other compatible device. Although 27W is considerably lower than the tablet’s own 120W charging speed, the feature can still be useful when another device needs a quick power boost.

Overall, the combination of a 12,000mAh battery, nearly 14 hours of estimated endurance, and 120W fast charging makes the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max well suited to users who want both long battery life and fast recharge times from a large-screen flagship tablet.

Verdict

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max shows that a larger tablet display can offer more than simply extra screen space. After using the device, it becomes clear that the real advantage of its 13.3-inch panel comes from how Xiaomi integrates the display with the hardware and software.

A bigger screen alone does not necessarily make a tablet more useful. However, when the additional space is combined with productivity features, multitasking, creative tools, and support for external devices, the experience becomes significantly more practical.

This is where the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max stands out.

The Xring O3 chip provides a strong performance foundation, but Xiaomi has designed the tablet around more than gaming and everyday performance. The 13.3-inch display works alongside Surge OS 4, a keyboard, and a range of software features to create a more desktop-like experience.

Features such as multi-window support, full-featured WPS, CapCut, AI tools, and DP-in make better use of the large display. Instead of simply showing larger versions of the same content, the screen provides additional room for office tasks, creative projects, and multitasking.

DP-In Adds Another Dimension

One of the most useful features is DP-in, which expands how the tablet can be used. The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max can connect to a computer and serve as a secondary display. It can also work with gaming devices or be used as a digital display when paired with a stylus.

This makes the 13.3-inch screen more than a tablet display. It can become a portable workspace, secondary monitor, or entertainment screen depending on the situation.

For users who frequently switch between a laptop, desktop, gaming device, and tablet, this flexibility could be one of the tablet’s biggest advantages.

Is the Large Size a Problem?

The 13.3-inch form factor does have one obvious drawback: portability in the traditional tablet sense. Its larger body makes it less comfortable to hold for extended periods, particularly when using it without a stand.

For gaming, reading, or watching videos for a long time, placing the tablet on a desk or stand is likely to be more comfortable. However, this limitation matters less for users who primarily want a large workspace for office tasks, creative work, or multitasking.

In other words, the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max is not designed to compete with smaller tablets purely on portability. Its strength lies in providing a much larger working area while retaining the flexibility of a tablet.

The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max is not aimed at users who simply want the biggest tablet possible. Instead, it makes more sense for people who can take advantage of a large display and want one device that can combine tablet functionality, productivity features, creative tools, and secondary-screen capabilities.

Its 13.3-inch display is therefore more than a size upgrade. Combined with the Xring O3 chip, Surge OS 4, multitasking features, and DP-in, it gives the tablet a broader range of practical uses.

That is what makes the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max interesting: it is not just a tablet with enough power to handle work. It is a tablet designed to become a more capable part of a user’s everyday workspace.

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A Apple está a apostar numa nova estratégia de lançamentos, dividindo a família iPhone 18 para gerir melhor a procura e a cadeia de abastecimento. Mas os desafios da crise das memórias refletem-se também nos preços, tanto nos novos modelos Pro e Pro Max como nos que ainda estão disponíveis da gama anterior.

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Não foram somente as baterias que aumentaram nos iPhones 18 Pro/18 Pro Max: a Apple também expandiu a velocidade de carregamento dos novos modelos, que agora podem ser recarregados a uma potência de até 60W a partir da entrada USB-C.

Tanto é que a empresa indica o seu carregador dinâmico de 40W com potência máxima de 60W para os usuários que quiserem fazer uso total da potência de carregamento dos lançamentos.

Graças a essa melhoria, os novos dispositivos podem ser recarregados do 0 até 50% em apenas 15 minutos (cerca de 33% mais rápido em relação aos 20 minutos necessários na geração anterior), enquanto 5 minutos são suficientes para fornecer até 6 horas de reprodução de vídeo.

Na hora de adquirir carregadores de terceiros, vale checar se os requisitos batem com os exigidos pela Apple para obter esse tempo de recarga nos iPhones 18 Pro — entre eles, é necessário um adaptador de energia de 60W com USB-C Power Delivery 3.1 e que seja compatível com fornecimento de tensão ajustável.

Nesse caso, mesmo o carregador de um MacBook, com maior potência — como um modelo de 96W ou 140W — não ajudariam a obter a velocidade máxima de recarga devido a ausência do suporte às tecnologias supracitadas. Portanto, um carregador com mais potência não garante, por si só, o carregamento mais rápido.

Já para carregamento sem fio, para recarregar do 0 até 50% em 30 minutos, basta utilizar o Carregador MagSafe com um adaptador de energia de 35W — ou outro modelo que forneça essa mesma potência.

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Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pair the faster A20 Pro chip with a variable-aperture Fusion Main camera, a smaller, more capable Dynamic Island, longer battery life, and higher prices, while otherwise changing surprisingly little from last year.

Aos poucos, informações sobre os novos produtos da Apple — que geralmente não são detalhadas pela empresa — vão sendo reveladas. Ontem, por exemplo, comentamos por aqui as capacidades oficiais das baterias dos iPhones 18 Pro/18 Pro Max.

Agora, essas informações abordam as quantidades de RAM ¹Random access memory, ou memória de acesso aleatório. que os novos dispositivos possuem — não só dos iPhones, mas também dos Apple Watches Series 12 e Ultra 4.

No caso dos iPhones 18 Pro/18 Pro Max, temos a mesma quantidade de memória que os iPhones 17 Pro/17 Pro Max — conforme informações vistas pelo MacRumors na versão mais recente do Xcode 27.

• iPhone 18 Pro: 12GB
• iPhone 18 Pro Max: 12GB

Ainda segundo a reportagem, o Xcode ainda não oferece suporte ao iPhone Duo, mas como o dobrável utiliza o mesmo chip A20 Pro dos iPhones 18 Pro, é provável que ele também possua 12GB de memória.

Eles também confirmaram que os novos Watches têm uma quantidade maior memória do que os seus respectivos antecessores.

• Apple Watch Series 12: 4GB
• Apple Watch Ultra 4: 4GB

Os Apple Watches Series 11 e Ultra 3, cabe lembrar, possuem 2GB de RAM — portanto, os novos modelos contam com o dobro de memória.

Apesar da grave escassez de chips de memória — que levou a Apple a aumentar os preços de iPhones, iPads, Macs e outros produtos nos últimos meses —, as linhas Series 12 e Ultra 4 mantiveram os mesmos preços iniciais das linhas Series 11 e Ultra 3.

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  Random access memory, ou memória de acesso aleatório.

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Resultados preliminares de benchmark do chip A20 Pro, que alimenta o iPhone 18 Pro, o iPhone 18 Pro Max e o iPhone Duo, surgiram na manhã de hoje no banco de dados do Geekbench 7, oferecendo uma primeira visão do desempenho de CPU ¹Central processing unit, ou unidade central de processamento. e GPU ²Graphics processing unit, ou unidade de processamento gráfico. dos novos modelos antes mesmo de chegarem ao mercado.

Com base nesses resultados iniciais, o chip A20 Pro parece oferecer um desempenho cerca de 21% a 23% mais rápido em single-core (média de 4.722 pontos), além de 27% a 28% mais rápido em multi-core (média de 12.626 pontos) em comparação com o chip A19 Pro dos iPhones 17 Pro/17 Pro Max.

Talvez não surpreenda que os resultados do iPhone 18 Pro Max sejam praticamente iguais aos do iPhone 18 Pro. Uma diferença aparece nas pontuações do teste Metal: o modelo menor marcou 64.069 pontos, enquanto o maior atingiu 64.915 pontos.

Ainda assim, os resultados gráficos alinham-se, em linhas gerais, à afirmação da Apple — presente no comunicado de imprensa e na página do iPhone 18 Pro — de que o A20 Pro oferece uma performance gráfica até 40% mais rápida que o chip A19 Pro.

Também foram vistos resultados de benchmark do iPhone 18 Pro Max no AnTuTu, que registrou uma pontuação geral de 3.551.073. A pontuação da CPU, especificamente, foi de 920.410, enquanto a GPU alcançou 1.397.374 pontos. Os testes de memória e UX registraram 470.245 e 763.044 pontos, respectivamente. Para fins de comparação, o iPhone 17 Pro Max obteve uma média de 2.275.118 pontos, colocando o novo modelo substancialmente à frente no benchmark.

Vale ressaltar que esses testes de desempenho pontuais — que ainda não foram confirmados — não indicam como os dispositivos se comportarão durante sessões prolongadas de jogos ou outras cargas de trabalho exigentes; afinal, os resultados de testes no mundo real poderão apresentar algumas diferenças.

via MacRumors, Gizmochina

Notas de rodapé

• 1
  Central processing unit, ou unidade central de processamento.
• 2
  Graphics processing unit, ou unidade de processamento gráfico.

An Apple event can only cover so much. Some of the most useful details turn up in the product pages, technical specifications, footnotes, and summary slides after the presentation ends. We’ve collected our favorite smaller changes from yesterday’s Surprise and Shine event below:

iPhone Duo

• In the hands-on area after Apple’s event, Ben Bajarin reported that the Duo’s hinge crease is barely noticeable, except at specific angles.
• David Imel was impressed by the matte finish on the Duo.
• iJustine has an excellent video showing off multitasking using both the outer and inner screen of the Duo.
• Apple has released a six-video playlist on YouTube and in the Apple Developer app called “Get ready for iPhone Duo” to help get designers up to speed with the phone’s new format. The Human Interface Guidelines have been updated too.
• The vertical strip along the side of the Duo uses App Control icons for what would be tab bars and nav bars on other devices.
• For developers, Apple has released five tech talk videos in the Apple Developer app, including “Raise the bar with iPhone Duo.” Additional materials, workshops, and the Xcode 27.1 beta are coming later this month.
• Continuous Angle API lets developers receive ongoing updates about the Duo’s hinge angle to power interactive effects.
• Developers who don’t update for the iPhone Duo may have their apps letterboxed.

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

• The iPhone 18 Pro supports Adjustable Voltage Supply, which works with Apple’s 40W Dynamic Power Adapter.
• The A20 Pro uses Super cores like Apple’s M6 chip and shares its dual Neural Engine architecture.
• iPhone Handoff, which lets you move one phone number between two iPhones, changes your Find My location to the receiving phone and can only be turned off with the help of your carrier.
• The iOS 27 Camera app adds a customizable controls toolbar.

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4

• Apple published a study that compares its new Apple Watch Series 12 to other wearables, and the results are impressive.
• Your Readiness score changes during the day, adjusting based on workouts and changes in your daytime vitals.
• Audio Intelligence requires more than just a new Apple Watch. Features like Live Rewind and Siri Recap won’t work with the iPhone 16e or iPhone 15 Pro models even though those iPhones support Apple Intelligence.
• Unsaved Siri Recaps are automatically deleted after seven days, and unless saved, Live Rewind transcripts disappear around 30 seconds after your Watch’s screen dims. Siri Recaps can be edited and exported to other apps like Notes.

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Apple has officially introduced the AirPods 5, bringing a notable upgrade to its entry-level wireless earbud lineup without increasing the starting price.

The biggest change is that Apple is no longer offering a separate non-noise-cancelling version. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is now standard on AirPods 5, making this the first generation in the series to include ANC across the lineup.

Prices start at $129, while the version with a wireless charging case costs $149. That means Apple has added a major feature without raising the entry-level price.

AirPods 5 Keep the Familiar Half-In-Ear Design

At first glance, AirPods 5 look largely unchanged from the previous generation. Apple continues to use a semi-in-ear design, rather than switching to silicone ear tips.

This design choice creates an interesting balance. Traditional in-ear earbuds can generally provide stronger passive isolation because their ear tips form a tighter seal, while semi-in-ear earbuds can feel more comfortable during extended listening.

For users who dislike the pressure associated with sealed in-ear headphones, AirPods 5 may therefore offer a more comfortable approach to noise cancellation.

ANC Becomes a Standard Feature

The headline upgrade is active noise cancellation.

Apple says AirPods 5 deliver up to a 50% improvement in noise reduction compared with AirPods 4. Instead of requiring buyers to choose a more expensive noise-cancelling configuration, Apple has made ANC part of the standard AirPods 5 package.

The earbuds also support Adaptive Audio, which can automatically balance Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode according to the surrounding environment.

This makes the AirPods 5 more practical for users who move between quiet indoor spaces, busy streets, public transportation and other changing environments.

Up to 5 Hours of Listening on a Single Charge

With Active Noise Cancellation enabled, AirPods 5 can provide up to five hours of listening time on a single charge.

The charging case extends total listening time to up to 20 hours, giving users several additional charging cycles throughout the day.

While the five-hour figure is not class-leading compared with some larger wireless earbuds, it is reasonable for compact semi-in-ear headphones. The case is also important for users who typically listen in shorter sessions and recharge the earbuds between uses.

IP57 Protection Adds More Durability

AirPods 5 also receive an IP57 rating, giving the earbuds greater protection against dust and water exposure than many basic wireless earbuds.

That additional durability could be useful for everyday activities such as commuting, walking or exercising. However, an IP rating should not be interpreted as making the earbuds suitable for every type of water exposure.

Apple Intelligence Features Expand Their Role

The new AirPods 5 also support several Apple Intelligence-related features, including real-time translation and access to broader knowledge-based functions.

This reflects Apple’s wider strategy of turning its earbuds into more than simple audio accessories. With tighter integration between hardware, software and Apple’s AI features, AirPods can increasingly serve as a hands-free interface for information and communication.

The usefulness of these features will naturally depend on device compatibility, supported languages and Apple’s software ecosystem.

AirPods 5 Price and Availability

Apple is keeping the entry price at $129, despite adding Active Noise Cancellation as a standard feature.

The pricing is:

• AirPods 5: $129
• AirPods 5 with wireless charging case: $149

The decision to maintain the previous starting price makes ANC the most significant value improvement in this generation.

What Makes AirPods 5 Different?

The AirPods 5 are not a dramatic redesign, but Apple has focused the upgrade on features that can have a noticeable effect on everyday use.

The combination of standard ANC, Adaptive Audio, a comfortable semi-in-ear design, IP57 protection and Apple Intelligence features gives the new earbuds a broader feature set without moving the starting price above $129.

For users who prioritize comfort and want noise cancellation without the tighter fit of traditional in-ear earbuds, AirPods 5 could be one of the more interesting additions to Apple’s audio lineup.

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Apple has officially launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, bringing a major round of upgrades to its high-end smartphone lineup. The new models focus on four key areas: processing performance, camera flexibility, sustained performance and battery life.

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at 9,999 yuan in China, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max begins at 10,999 yuan. Both models will open for pre-orders at 8 PM on September 12, with sales starting September 18.

Four Colors and a Refined Pro Design

The iPhone 18 Pro series is available in four finishes. Apple retains familiar black and silver options while introducing Glacier Blue and Burgundy Red, giving the new Pro models a more distinctive appearance.

The overall design remains closely related to the previous generation, but Apple has made another change to the front display area. The Dynamic Island has been reduced in size, allowing Apple to maintain its existing interactive features while taking up less screen space.

The iPhone 18 Pro features a 6.3-inch display, while the larger iPhone 18 Pro Max comes with a 6.9-inch screen. This keeps the two models clearly separated by size while maintaining the same general design language.

2nm A20 Pro Chip Brings a Major Performance Upgrade

The biggest change inside the iPhone 18 Pro series is Apple’s new A20 Pro chip, which is built using a 2nm manufacturing process.

The processor uses a six-core CPU configuration consisting of two performance cores and four efficiency cores. Apple says the performance cores can deliver up to a 20% improvement over the previous generation.

Graphics performance also gets a significant upgrade. The A20 Pro moves to a seven-core GPU architecture, with peak GPU performance reportedly increasing by up to 40%.

The chip’s AI capabilities have also been expanded. Apple equips the A20 Pro with two Neural Engine groups containing a combined 32 cores, along with a new generation of neural accelerators. Eight-bit floating-point processing can reach twice the previous speed, while memory bandwidth increases by 50%.

These improvements are particularly relevant as on-device AI becomes a larger part of the smartphone experience. More processing capacity can help Apple handle demanding AI workloads without relying entirely on cloud-based services.

New Vapor Chamber Helps Sustain Performance

Higher peak performance is only useful if a phone can maintain it under sustained workloads. To address this, Apple has added a new vapor chamber cooling system to the iPhone 18 Pro series.

The improved thermal design works alongside the A20 Pro to manage heat during demanding tasks such as gaming, video processing and intensive AI workloads.

Apple says sustained performance is up to 40% higher than the previous generation and can reach roughly double the level of the iPhone 16 Pro series.

That makes thermal management one of the more important changes in the new generation. Instead of focusing solely on short benchmark bursts, Apple appears to be placing greater emphasis on maintaining high performance over longer periods.

iPhone 18 Pro Gets Its First Variable-Aperture Main Camera

Camera hardware is another major highlight of the iPhone 18 Pro series.

The phones feature a 48-megapixel Fusion main camera, but this generation adds something new: a variable aperture.

The lens uses a six-blade aperture mechanism with four selectable aperture levels. This allows the camera to adjust how much light reaches the sensor according to the shooting environment.

In practical terms, variable aperture gives the main camera more flexibility than a fixed-aperture design. It can help balance light intake in darker scenes while also providing greater control in situations such as portraits and backlit photography.

The addition is particularly notable because Apple is bringing a traditionally camera-focused hardware feature to its mainstream Pro smartphone system.

Up to 30 Hours of Battery Life

Battery endurance has also received a substantial upgrade.

The iPhone 18 Pro is rated for up to 24 hours of battery life, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max can reach 30 hours.

Charging has been improved as well. Apple says the new models can reach 50% battery capacity in 15 minutes, giving users a faster way to recover power when they are short on time.

The combination of a more efficient 2nm chip, improved thermal management and increased battery endurance could make the Pro Max particularly attractive to users who prioritize long daily usage.

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max China Pricing

Apple is offering both models with four storage configurations in China.

iPhone 18 Pro

• 256GB: 9,999 yuan
• 512GB: 11,999 yuan
• 1TB: 15,499 yuan
• 2TB: 20,499 yuan

iPhone 18 Pro Max

• 256GB: 10,999 yuan
• 512GB: 12,999 yuan
• 1TB: 16,499 yuan
• 2TB: 21,499 yuan

Pre-orders will begin at 8 PM on September 12, while the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will officially go on sale on September 18.

What Makes the iPhone 18 Pro Series Different?

The iPhone 18 Pro generation is more than a routine processor refresh. The combination of the 2nm A20 Pro chip, new vapor chamber cooling, variable-aperture main camera and longer battery life gives Apple several hardware upgrades to highlight.

The variable-aperture camera is arguably the most visible photography change, while the new cooling system could have a bigger impact on users who regularly play demanding games or run intensive applications.

At the same time, the 9,999-yuan starting price for the iPhone 18 Pro keeps Apple’s premium Pro lineup firmly in the flagship segment. For buyers considering an upgrade, the most meaningful question may be whether the improved sustained performance, camera flexibility and endurance justify the higher price compared with the previous generation.

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Anunciados oficialmente hoje, os iPhones 18 Pro e 18 Pro Max tiveram os detalhes sobre as capacidades das baterias revelados pela Apple nas etiquetas de eficiência energética nas páginas de seus produtos na União Europeia.

O iPhone 18 Pro Max apresentou um aumento na capacidade da bateria muito mais expressivo do que o iPhone 18 Pro, em comparação com a geração anterior. Eis as capacidades dos modelos que ainda possuem bandeja para cartão SIM, segundo a Apple:

Modelo	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 18 Pro	Diferença em mAh
Pro (SIM físico)	3.988mAh	4.056mAh	+68 (+1,7%)
Pro Max (SIM físico)	4.823mAh	5.391mAh	+568 (+11,8%)

Os números, como podemos ver, batem com as especificações que vazaram em um órgão chinês no começo de julho passado.

Ainda de acordo com a Apple, o iPhone 18 Pro com bandeja para chip físico possui uma autonomia de até 34 horas para reprodução de vídeo, enquanto o iPhone 18 Pro Max pode chegar a até 43 horas. No uso típico, o primeiro atinge até 23 horas, enquanto o segundo pode durar até 29 horas.

As capacidades de bateria dos iPhones 18 Pro exclusivamente com eSIM ainda não foram confirmadas — mas, também conforme a Apple, essa versão do iPhone 18 Pro possui uma autonomia de até 36 horas para reprodução de vídeo e de até 45 horas no iPhone 18 Pro Max. No uso típico, eles possuem autonomias de até 24 horas e 30 horas, respectivamente.

Nos baseando nos números vazados pelo órgão chinês, muito provavelmente as capacidades dos modelos somente com eSIM serão estas:

Modelo	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 18 Pro	Diferença em mAh
Pro (eSIM)	4.252mAh	4.288mAh	+36 (+0,8%)
Pro Max (eSIM)	5.088mAh	5.567mAh	+479 (+9,4%)

Vale notar que a disponibilidade dos modelos somente com eSIM não sofreu alterações, de modo que eles estão disponíveis nas seguintes regiões: Arábia Saudita, Bahrein, Canadá, Catar, Emirados Árabes Unidos, Estados Unidos, Guam, Ilhas Virgens Americanas, Japão, Kuwait, México e Omã. Em todos os outros países (incluindo Brasil e Portugal, é claro), os aparelhos contam com a bandeja para cartão Nano-SIM físico.

via MacRumors

Upgrade your current device with the official iPhone 18 Pro wallpapers from the iOS 27 Release Candidate.

Por padrão, quando a Apple lança novos iPhones e certas gerações de Apple Watches, ela aproveita para anunciar as novidades dos processadores que equipam esses dispositivos. Neste ano, não foi diferente.

De uma só vez, a Maçã trouxe os chips A20 Pro, C2 e S11 — os dois primeiros equipando os iPhones 18 Pro/18 Pro Max e iPhone Duo, enquanto o último foi criado para os Apple Watches Series 12/Ultra 4.

Vamos conhecê-los em detalhes! 📱⌚️

A20 Pro

Com base no mais recente processo de fabricação de 2 nanômetros, o A20 Pro traz novidades na CPU ¹Graphics processing unit, ou unidade de processamento gráfico., na GPU ²Graphics processing unit, ou unidade de processamento gráfico. e no Neural Engine.

A CPU traz 50% mais largura de banda de memória do que o A19 Pro, que equipa os iPhones 17 Pro/17 Pro Max, enquanto a GPU com 7 núcleos é até 40% mais rápida.

Há um novo Neural Engine duplo de 16 núcleos com o dobro de processamento para inteligência no aparelho, totalizando 32 núcleos — o dobro do poder de processamento de IA visto no A19 Pro.

A Apple também aprimorou o processo de acondicionamento do chip, colocando-o lado a lado com a memória — inspirado nos chips da série M, de Macs e iPads. Na prática, há melhorias na circulação/dissipação do calor, aumentando ainda mais o desempenho térmico do aparelho.

Soma-se a isso uma nova câmara de vapor, com o triplo da área de superfície em comparação com o A19 Pro. O desempenho contínuo é, segundo a empresa, até 40% melhor que o iPhone 17 Pro.

Em relação ao iPhone Duo, o A20 Pro desbloqueia o suporte a múltiplas telas e transições mais suaves entre elas.

C2

Parece mentira, mas o C2 é como se fosse a terceira geração de modems celulares da Apple — já que ela lançou, só no ano passado, o C1 no iPhone 16e e o C1X no iPhone Air.

O C2 trabalha em conjunto com o chip A20 Pro para oferecer uma maior qualidade e confiabilidade da rede celular, permitindo uploads até 50% mais rápidos (comparando com o C1X) ao mesmo tempo que consome menos bateria. Nos Estados Unidos, o C2 é também o primeiro modem da Apple a suportar redes 5G mmWave.

Curiosamente, a página americana de especificações técnicas dos iPhones 18 Pro/18 Pro Max mostra que apenas o 18 Pro (modelo com a menor tela) é equipado com o C2, enquanto a versão maior aparenta ainda estar equipada com um modem da Qualcomm.

Apple's tech specs page seems to indicate the iPhone 18 Pro has the C2 modem and the 18 Pro Max sticks with Qualcomm. pic.twitter.com/6hSrzgu2td

— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) September 9, 2026

S11

Depois de um hiato de três anos, o Apple Watch finalmente ganhou um novo processador! Por ser um SoC ³System on a chip, ou sistema em um chip., dentro dele temos 2 núcleos de 64 bits, um chip W3 para conexões sem fio, um chip de banda ultralarga de segunda geração e um Neural Engine de 4 núcleos.

Com um design mais compacto e eficiente para oferecer um maior desempenho, o S11 desbloqueia vários dos recursos de inteligência dos Apple Watches Series 12 e Ultra 4 — como a variabilidade de frequência cardíaca (VFC) a cada cinco minutos e leituras em segundo plano a cada cinco segundos.

A Inteligência de Áudio (Audio Inteligence), que usa o microfone integrado e a segurança do novo chip, pode entender melhor os sons ao seu redor.

Isso é possível graças à inclusão do chamado Secure Exclave, um compartimento dedicado que processa o áudio de forma isolada do sistema e o exclui de forma imediata — garantindo, assim, total privacidade.

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Não sei vocês, mas estou ansioso para ver os primeiros testes com essas novas belezinhas! 😄

Notas de rodapé

• 1
  Graphics processing unit, ou unidade de processamento gráfico.
• 2
  Graphics processing unit, ou unidade de processamento gráfico.
• 3
  System on a chip, ou sistema em um chip.

Como já é de praxe, a Apple aproveitou o lançamento dos iPhones 18 Pro/18 Pro Max, do iPhone Duo e dos Apple Watches Series 12 e Ultra 4 para despejar uma leva de novos acessórios.

Além de combinarem com os novos aparelhos, eles também podem ser usados por quem não quer fazer um upgrade para um dispositivo mais novo — como é o caso das pulseiras do Apple Watch e das cases dos iPhones 18 Pro/18 Pro Max, que são retrocompatíveis com os iPhones 17 Pro/17 Pro Max.

Vamos às novidades?! 😉

Capas para iPhones

Temos novidades não só para o iPhone Duo, como também para as capas transparentes e de silicone.

A capa transparente possui um novo design no anel do MagSafe, que agora está mais discreto e mostra mais a cor do aparelho. Além disso, ao contrário das capas do 17 Pro/17 Pro Max, agora ela é plenamente compatível com a alça transversal.

Indo para as capas de silicone, temos as novas tonalidades: bordô, oliva, azul-puro, azul-marinho, magenta e preto. Já para os acessórios em tecido TechWoven, as cores são: bordô, oliva, cinza-castanho, azul-chambray, vermelho-amora e preto.

Para o iPhone Duo, a Apple criou duas capas exclusivas: a de policarbonato fosco está disponível em areia e azul-marinho; a Folio com suporte é feita em TechWoven.

As capas transparentes/de silicone custam US$50 ou R$530 no Brasil (contra R$570 da geração anterior). As capas TechWoven saem a US$60 ou R$560 por aqui (antes, eram cobrados R$720).

A capa de policarbonato para iPhone Duo sai a US$80 (R$830), enquanto que a Folio sai a US$130 (ou inacreditáveis R$1.300).

Carteira de tecido FineWoven

O FineWoven pode até ter ficado por pouco tempo nas capas de iPhones, mas a Apple segue lançando novas cores para outro acessório do telefone: as carteiras MagSafe — neste ano temos as cores oliva-escuro, bordô, azul-floral, magenta, marinho e preto.

Elas custam US$60 nos EUA e R$560 no Brasil (antes, elas também custavam R$720 aqui).

Chaveiro para AirTag

Para prender os AirTags, é possível adquirir um chaveiro desenhado pela Apple — também em FineWoven.

Neste ano, ele pode ser comprado nas cores: oliva-escuro, bordô, azul-floral, marinho e preto, saindo por US$35 nos EUA e R$426 por aqui.

Alça transversal

Lançada no ano passado, a alça transversal é a companhia ideal dos iPhones para quem costuma viajar ou quer estar sempre com o telefone próximo.

Para combinar com os novos smartphones, a Apple as oferece nas novas cores: bordô, oliva, azul-puro, azul-marinho, cinza-castanho, magenta, preto e areia. A cor cinza-claro, da coleção anterior, segue em linha.

Ela custa US$60 nos Estados Unidos e também ficou mais barata menos cara no Brasil: R$560.

Alça de pulso

Novidade deste ano, a alça de pulso permite prendê-la a algumas capas para iPhone da Apple e também aos AirPods Pro 2/3.

Ela custa US$30 (R$300 por aqui) e pode ser adquirida nas cores bordô, oliva, azul-puro, cinza-castanho, magenta e preto.

Pulseiras do Apple Watch

No caso de pulseiras dos smartwatches da Maçã, temos uma avalanche de novas cores e tonalidades!

• Esportiva (US$50 ou R$550): bordô, oliva, azul-marinho, azul-floral, magenta, preta, areia e suculenta-pálido;
• Esportiva Nike (US$50 ou R$550): after dark black, pavement grey, chalk calm, essential white e green spark;
• Loop esportiva (US$50 ou R$550): tartã bordô, bordô, oliva, magenta, tartã umbra-claro, azul-chambray e calcário;
• Loop esportiva Nike (US$50 ou R$550): after dark black, pavement grey, chalk calm, essential white e green spark;
• Loop solo (US$50 ou R$550): bordô, oliva, azul-marinho, azul-floral e preta;
• Loop solo trançada (US$100 ou R$1.150): bordô, oliva, azul-marinho, azul-floral, magenta e preta;
• Loop Alpina (US$100 ou R$1.150): oliva-escuro, bordô e deserto;
• Loop Trail (US$100 ou R$1.150): umbra-escuro, bordô e areia;
• Oceano (US$100 ou R$1.150): cinza-translúcido, preto-translúcido e alga-translúcida;
• Estilo milanês (US$100 ou R$1.150): bronze-escuro, cor de ouro brilhante e natural;
• Elos magnéticos (US$100 ou R$1.150): meia-noite, bordô, azul-floral e camelo;
• Fecho moderno (US$200 ou R$2.450): azul-marinho e sálvia (com fecho natural) e vermelho-amora e camelo (com fecho cor de ouro brilhante);
• Elos (US$350 ou R$4.100): cor de ouro brilhante e natural.

As pulseiras da Hermès (não vendidas no Brasil) também ganharam novidades.

• En Mer (US$550): argile, bordeaux, bleu nuit, orange;
• Scub’H Diving (US$550): bleu de malte, vert vertigo e gris titane;
• Rocabar Club (US$500): bleu nuit/gris titane, bleu nuit/orange, bleu nuit/bleu brighton e bleu nuit/vert;
• Noir Satin Clou de Selle (US$500);
• Kilim Single Tour: bleu de malte, cuivre e béton;
• Gris Titane Grand H Titane (US$2.200).

Cabo magnético para Apple Watch

Para aproveitar a recarga rápida aprimorada nos Apple Watches Series 12 e Ultra 4, a Apple lançou uma nova versão do carregador do relógio. Ainda indisponível no Brasil, ele custará R$300 (nos EUA, ele sai a US$30) e tem 1m de comprimento.

Carregador dinâmico no Brasil

A versão europeia do carregador dinâmico de 40W com potência máxima de 60W foi lançada na semana retrasada. Estranhamos o fato de ele não ter sido disponibilizado no Brasil — já que usamos o mesmo padrão de pinos.

Pois agora, ele pode ser adquirido na Apple Store online brasileira, ao custo de R$450.

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Animados com as novidades? 😄

Apple’s hardware announcements usually bring a wave of smaller additions to the Apple Store. We’ve gone through the new cases, straps, wallets, and Apple Watch bands introduced alongside today’s products and collected the details below.

iPhone cases and accessories

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max cases

Apple announced new silicone and TechWoven cases for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The silicone case is $49 in the U.S. and comes in Burgundy, Olive, Crisp Blue, Navy Blue, Magenta, and Black. The TechWoven case is $59 in the U.S. and comes in Burgundy, Olive, Taupe, Chambray Blue, Mulberry, and Black. Apple is also offering a clear case for $49 in the U.S.

• iPhone 18 Pro Silicone Case with MagSafe
• iPhone 18 Pro TechWoven Case with MagSafe
• iPhone 18 Pro Max Silicone Case with MagSafe
• iPhone 18 Pro Max TechWoven Case with MagSafe
• iPhone 18 Pro Clear Case with MagSafe
• iPhone 18 Pro Max Clear Case with MagSafe

iPhone Duo cases

Apple announced two cases for the upcoming iPhone Duo. The first is simply called the iPhone Duo Case. It will cost $79 in the U.S. and comes in Sand and Navy Blue. The second is the iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand, which comes in Taupe and Navy Blue for $129 in the U.S. Its built-in stand snaps back into place when not in use.

• iPhone Duo Case
• iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand

iPhone Wrist and Crossbody Straps

Apple’s Wrist Strap and Crossbody Strap are available in a variety of colors and attach to select Apple iPhone cases. The Wrist Strap is $29 in the U.S. and comes in Burgundy, Olive, Crisp Blue, Taupe, Magenta, and Black. The Crossbody Strap is $59 in the U.S. and comes in Burgundy, Olive, Crisp Blue, Navy Blue, Taupe, Magenta, Light Gray, Black, and Sand.

• Wrist Strap
• Crossbody Strap

FineWoven Wallet

Apple has also refreshed its iPhone FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe. It costs $59 in the U.S. and comes in Dark Olive, Burgundy, Wildflower Blue, Magenta, Navy, and Black.

• FineWoven Wallet

Apple Watch bands

Apple’s latest band lineup includes new colors and styles across Apple, Nike, and Hermès models. Note that for some bands, the accompanying image only includes representative colors and not all available colors.

Apple and Nike bands

Sport Band

Colors: Black, Burgundy, Magenta, Navy Blue, Olive, Pale Succulent, Sand, Wildflower Blue
Price: $49 (U.S.)

Sport Loop

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Price: $49 (U.S.)

Milanese Loop

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Price: $99 (U.S.)

Link Bracelet

Colors: Natural, Radiant Gold
Price: $349 (U.S.)

Nike Sport Band

Colors: After Dark Black, Chalk Calm, Essential White, Green Spark, Pavement Grey
Price: $49 (U.S.)

Nike Sport Loop

Colors: After Dark Black, Chalk Calm, Essential White, Green Spark, Pavement Grey
Price: $49 (U.S.)

Solo Loop

Colors: Burgundy, Navy Blue, Olive, Wildflower Blue
Price: $49 (U.S.)

Braided Solo Loop

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Price: $99 (U.S.)

Modern Buckle

Colors: Camel, Mulberry, Navy Blue, Sage
Price: $199 (U.S.)

Magnetic Link

Colors: Burgundy, Camel, Midnight, Wildflower Blue
Price: $99 (U.S.)

Apple Watch Ultra bands

Alpine Loop

Colors: Burgundy, Dark Olive, Desert
Price: $99 (U.S.)

Trail Loop

Colors: Burgundy, Dark Umber, Sand
Price: $99 (U.S.)

Ocean Band

Colors: Translucent Black, Translucent Gray, Translucent Kelp
Price: $99 (U.S.)

Hermès bands

Hermès En Mer

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Hermès Scub’H Diving

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Hermès Rocabar Club

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Hermès Satin Clou de Selle

Colors: Noir
Price: $499 (U.S.)

Hermès Kilim Single Tour

Colors: Bleu De Malte, Béton, Cuivre
Price: $499 (U.S.)

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Como sempre, com o lançamento de novos modelos de iPhones, a Apple também disponibiliza junto deles novos wallpapers — e não foi diferente com o iPhone Duo e os iPhones 18 Pro/18 Pro Max.

Nativamente, eles estão disponíveis apenas nos próprios aparelhos, mas quem tem outros iPhones e quer usá-los em suas Telas de Início/Bloqueada pode fazê-lo baixando-os e aplicando-os manualmente.

Seguem abaixo os arquivos em alta resolução das duas linhas anunciadas hoje — em suas variações de cor, tamanho e “localização” no sistema — obtidos pelo site iClarified [1, 2].

iPhone Duo

Começando pela grande novidade deste ano, o dobrável da Apple conta com opções verticais para a tela externa:

E opções horizontais para a tela interna — quando o aparelho está aberto:

Eis os links para download dos wallpapers em alta resolução:

• Tela externa: clara | escura
• Tela interna: clara | escura

iPhones 18 Pro

Os aparelhos mais avançados da Apple contam com wallpapers com quatro diferentes opções de cores (bordô, preto, glacial e prata).

Eis as opções para a Tela Bloqueada:

E as opções correspondentes para a Tela de Início:

Seguem também os links para download direto das imagens:

• Tela Bloqueada: bordô | preto | glacial | prata
• Tela de Início: bordô | preto | glacial | prata

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