Apple didn’t launch the vanilla iPhone 18 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models this year. The company apparently adopted a split-launch approach and moved the vanilla model to early 2027. It’ll debut alongside the iPhone 18e and the Air 2. Ahead of that, a new leak now reveals fresh details of the upcoming iPhone 18 models.
A new leak sheds light on Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 models
Rumors suggested the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e could be more similar than usual, following reports that Apple looked to cut costs by using the same manufacturing process for both as the AI-driven memory shortage escalated. The latest leak adds further weight to those claims. In a post on Weibo, Fixed Focus Digital shared new details about the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e, based on a leaked image that he claims multiple sources have verified.
According to the leak, both the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will get larger batteries, with an identical capacity of 4,430mAh. As for cameras, the base model will reportedly retain the 48MP main lens but with a smaller sensor size. This could be another cost-cutting measure. Both the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will have 6.3-inch displays. Lastly, the ultrawide camera will reportedly be exclusive to the iPhone 18. This means the iPhone 18e will stick to a single camera configuration.
Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18e?
While it’s not confirmed, the iPhone 18e’s move to a 6.3-inch display could mean Apple will replace the notch with Dynamic Island. This is because Apple hasn’t made a 6.3-inch display with a notch before. However, there are contradictory reports about this.
Using the same battery in both devices again seems like a cost-cutting measure. However, the larger-capacity battery paired with the A20 chip’s expected efficiency improvements could result in longer battery life. All said and done, this is just a leak, so take it with a pinch of salt for now.
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