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iPhone 18 Pro Teardown Reveals Fragile Display Frame

By Tech Desk · · Updated 2026-09-20 22:36 UTC
A disassembled smartphone lying on a workbench with its internal circuit boards, battery, and camera modules exposed
Illustration: Tradingbird, based on a photo published by 9to5Mac

iFixit's teardown of the iPhone 18 Pro reveals a fragile display frame that tore during disassembly, alongside a complex variable aperture mechanism that poses substantial repair challenges due to its delicate, magnetically driven components.

  • iFixit has detailed the intricate mechanics of the variable aperture, noting that its six hair-thin polymer blades are driven by magnets and prone to sticking due to oil migration or mechanical snags. The review highlights that this precision engineering, while impressive, creates a significant barrier to repair if a single blade fails.

    Source: iFixit

  • iFixit's inspection of the new iPhone 18 Pro highlights a variable aperture mechanism that is difficult to repair and a recurring issue with the display frame.

    Source: 9to5Mac
Based on reporting by 9to5Mac and iFixit, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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