Rumour · not confirmed by Apple
iPhone 18
The standard iPhone 18 is expected in spring 2027 rather than September, alongside a new iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2. Several sources agree on timing; leakers disagree on whether specs go up or down.
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Launches in spring 2027 (reportedly March), not with the Pro models in September.
Supplier comments, Ming-Chi Kuo, The Information and Mark Gurman all point the same way.
First reported Jun 15, 2026 · Source: MacRumors iPhone 18 roundup · 9to5Mac
A20 chip built on a 2nm process.
Fits Apple's chip roadmap; reported by analysts, not yet by Apple's supply chain in detail.
First reported Jun 26, 2026 · Source: MacRumors iPhone 18 roundup
12GB of RAM (Jeff Pu) or 9GB (Ming-Chi Kuo).
Two analysts disagree, so we can't rate either figure higher.
First reported Jun 26, 2026 · Source: MacRumors iPhone 18 roundup
Apple's own C2 modem and the same 6.3-inch design as the iPhone 17.
Repeated across several reports, but no single top-tier source has detailed it.
First reported Feb 3, 2026 · Source: MacRumors iPhone 18 roundup · MacRumors
A bigger battery than the iPhone 17; one leaker puts it at 4,430 mAh.
Two Weibo leakers (Digital Chat Station, Fixed Focus Digital); no analyst confirmation.
Some specs could be cut back, possibly a weaker display or a 4-core GPU, to save cost.
One leaker (Fixed Focus Digital); the GPU detail is MacRumors' guess, and other reports expect a brighter screen.
First reported Apr 22, 2026 · Source: MacRumors
A smaller Dynamic Island.
From a single leaker; 9to5Mac calls it unconfirmed.
First reported Oct 14, 2026 · Source: MacRumors
Starting price of at least $899, possibly higher.
Apple raised the iPhone 17 to $899; a leaker hints at a further rise, but nobody has a firm price.
Mass production starts in late November 2026 to build stock for spring.
Single leaker (Fixed Focus Digital).
First reported Oct 14, 2026 · Source: MacRumors
High: several reliable reporters or supply-chain evidence agree. Medium: one reliable reporter, or several weaker ones. Low: a single leaker or an unclear source. After launch we mark each claim confirmed or busted.