Apple product intelligence for the iPhone 18 era.
Release dates, specs, and rumors for the iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Fold, and the rest of Apple's 2026-2027 lineup — verified against supply-chain signals and primary reporting, never reworded press releases.
The 2026-2027 lineup
6 devices trackediPhone 18
delayedThe standard flagship. Spring 2027.
Expected: Spring 2027
Expected A20 chip (2nm), refined camera system, iOS 27.
Confidence:Credible
iPhone 18 Pro
rumoredPro performance. September 2026.
Expected: September 2026
Variable aperture camera, A20 Pro, smaller Dynamic Island.
Confidence:Credible
iPhone 18 Pro Max
rumoredThe largest Pro. September 2026.
Expected: September 2026
Variable aperture camera (Pro Max exclusive), 12GB RAM, larger battery.
Confidence:Credible
iPhone 18e
delayedThe affordable entry. Spring 2027.
Expected: Spring 2027
Lower-cost A20 variant, simpler camera, no Pro features.
Confidence:Possible
iPhone Air 2
rumoredThe thin sequel. Spring 2027.
Expected: Spring 2027
Thinner chassis (5.5mm target), 6.7-inch ProMotion display.
Confidence:Possible
iPhone Fold
rumoredApple's first foldable. September 2026.
Expected: September 2026
5.5-inch cover / 7.8-inch inner display, hinge re-engineered, ~$2000+.
Confidence:Credible
Latest news
All news →- iPhone 18 base price stays at $799, same as iPhone 17 — no $50 increaseCredible
- iPhone Air 2 production reportedly starts August 2026, ahead of spring 2027 launchCredible
- A20 chip: what we know about Apple's first 2nm iPhone processorCredible
- Apple 2026-2027 split launch: what it means for the iPhone roadmapConfirmed
- iOS 27: Confirmed features for the iPhone 18 launchCredible
Rumor tracker
All rumors →- Rumor: iPhone 18 base model drops the Action Button for a single multi-function buttonStatus: possiblePossible
- Rumor: iPhone 18e keeps iPhone 14-style notch, no Dynamic IslandStatus: credibleCredible
- Rumor: iPhone Air 2 will not get ProMotion 120Hz display in 2027Status: credibleCredible
- Rumor: Apple C2 modem will replace Qualcomm in iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone FoldStatus: credibleCredible
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