Caviar has released a specialized hardware modification for the iPhone 18 Pro that removes rear camera modules and disables front-facing sensors. This change targets users who require absolute visual privacy or operate in secure environments where external cameras pose a risk. The modification fundamentally alters the device's appearance by replacing the standard camera bump with a flat, uninterrupted panel. Buyers seeking a stealth aesthetic or high-security compliance can now acquire these units directly from the luxury modifier.
Luxury modifier Caviar eliminates camera hardware for secure environments
The Black Edition collection modifies the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone Duo. Caviar produces exactly 19 units of each model variant to maintain exclusivity. The company describes itself as a provider of expensive material wraps for standard Apple hardware, but these units undergo significant structural changes. The Supersonic and Ultimate models specifically eliminate all camera hardware to achieve a seamless surface.
Specifications
- Design Modification: Camera modules removed; flat aerospace-grade titanium rear panel
- Front Camera: Disabled at hardware level
- Production Run: 19 units per model
- Finish (Supersonic): Satin finish
- Finish (Ultimate iPhone Duo): Vertical brushing shifting between black and graphite
Design modifications center on the use of aerospace-grade titanium for the rear panels of the camera-free models. The Supersonic version features a satin finish designed to reduce light reflections. The Ultimate iPhone Duo model utilizes vertical brushing that shifts between black and graphite tones depending on the lighting angle. Caviar has disabled the front-facing cameras at the hardware level to ensure they cannot be reactivated. Internal specifications, battery capacity, and software remain identical to the base Apple devices.
Other variants in the Black Edition collection retain their original camera systems but feature luxury material upgrades. The Versus iPhone 18 Pro uses black crocodile leather backing and starts at $10,560. The camera-free Supersonic version costs $10,770 for the standard model. Foldable iPhone Duo models command higher prices, starting at $13,410 for the Titanium version. The camera-free Ultimate edition caps the lineup at $13,990.
We previously covered Caviar Unveils $10,060 iPhone 18 Pro Royal Colors Collection, which focused on aesthetic finishes rather than hardware removal. This new Black Edition release represents a shift toward functional modification for security-conscious buyers. The collection demonstrates Caviar's ability to alter core hardware functions while maintaining a luxury market position. Prices for these modified units range from $10,560 to $13,990 depending on the specific model and finish selected.
Source: Caviar, GIZMOCHINA
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