Leak reveals details for more iPhone 18 models launching early 2027

Multiple leaks published on November 9 and 10 describe Apple's spring 2027 smartphone lineup. GSMArena.com reported that tipster Smart Pikachu shared images on Weibo of alleged dummy units for the iPhone Air 2 and the standard iPhone 18. The iPhone Air 2 dummy shows a dual-rear camera setup and a slimmer chassis than the original iPhone Air, while the iPhone 18 dummy retains the iPhone 17's overall design including an identical-looking rear camera module. GSMArena.com said the iPhone Air 2 is tipped to feature a 6.55-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a smaller Dynamic Island, and previous leaks suggest dual 48MP rear cameras and a titanium frame. The iPhone 18 is rumored to have a 6.3-inch OLED display, dual 48MP rear cameras, and Apple's A20 chipset.

The Shortcut, citing Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station, reported that the base iPhone 18 could get better battery life, though it is unclear whether the improvement comes from a larger battery or the more efficient 2-nanometer A20 processor. Digital Chat Station expects the A20 in the iPhone 18 to be a step down from the A20 Pro used in the iPhone 18 Pro and the rumored iPhone Air 2. The same leaker claims the iPhone 18 will cost more than the iPhone 17's $899 launch price, with a chance the next generation starts around $999, attributing the increase to "RAMageddon." The Shortcut also said the iPhone 18 will keep the same 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, dual rear cameras, color choices, and current Dynamic Island size, while the iPhone 18 Pro adopts a smaller Dynamic Island.

GSMArena.com added in a separate article that the iPhone 18 and 18e are expected to feature same-sized screens and batteries. PhoneArena reported that the iPhone 18e will reportedly get a better battery than the iPhone 18 Pro and a display upgrade. Mezha.net said unverified X-rays suggest the iPhone 18 and 18e share a design and larger batteries. Root-Nation.com noted an iPhone Air 2 dummy with two cameras spotted online. The Mac Observer claimed the iPhone 18 could have a bigger battery than the iPhone 18 Pro. Geeky Gadgets characterized the upcoming iPhone 18 as potentially the most disappointing Apple phone. All sources point to a spring 2027 launch event that would also introduce the more affordable iPhone 18e alongside the iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2.