iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e: Release date, specs, price, and more
Rumors suggest Apple will shift its iPhone 18 release schedule, separating the standard models from the Pro and Ultra versions. The standard iPhone 18 and 18e are expected to launch in spring 2027 with updated A20 chips.
Why it matters
This potential change in release strategy signals a shift in Apple's product lifecycle management and hardware segmentation.
For years, Apple has followed a predictable iPhone launch schedule, introducing new iPhones in September – the standard model and the Pro model. In the spring, Apple often releases a less expensive phone – previously the "SE" iPhones and, more recently, the "e" series.
That could change with the iPhone 18 generation. This year, the most reliable rumors suggest Apple will introduce the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in the fall, along with a more expensive iPhone Ultra folding phone, but the iPhone 18 might not join them until later.
So what can we expect from the iPhone 18 and 18e? Rumors are pretty thin right now, in part because most of the exciting new stuff will come with the Pro and Ultra models in the fall of 2026.
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