iPhone 18
Apple's 2026 standard flagship.
The standard iPhone 18 is now expected to launch in spring 2027, not September 2026, as part of Apple's staggered release strategy. It will ship with the A20 chip, iOS 27, and incremental upgrades over the iPhone 17.
Release window
Spring 2027 (delayed from fall 2026)
Expected price
Starting at $899 (US)
What we know so far
| Chip | A20 (2nm process) |
| Display | 6.1" OLED, 120Hz |
| Camera | 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide |
| Modem | Apple C2 (custom) |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Charging | USB-C, 25W wired |
Rumors we're tracking
- Rumor: iPhone 18 base model drops the Action Button for a single multi-function buttonStatus: possibleUpdated: June 14, 2026Possible
Recent news
- iPhone 18 launch: everything we know, four weeks out from the September 8 unveiling
- Apple 2026-2027 split launch: what it means for the iPhone roadmap
- iOS 27 Notification Center moves to the top-left corner to make room for Siri AI
- Rising memory prices are shrinking the sub-$400 Android market, and Apple is the relative winner
- iPhone price increase 2026: every Apple price hike (and what didn't change)
Detailed specs
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