Apple changed its launch plan this year. The iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and the company’s first foldable arrived in September 2026, but the regular iPhone 18 was held back. It is now expected to launch in early 2027 alongside the more affordable iPhone 18e, and fresh leaks have revealed what both phones could offer.
The biggest news is the battery. As per a new leak from China, both the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e are tipped to pack a 4,430mAh battery, which is even bigger than the one reported for the iPhone 18 Pro. Here is everything that has been reported about the two phones so far. Apple has not confirmed any of these details.
iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e Specifications (Expected)
| Feature | iPhone 18 | iPhone 18e |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz | 6.1-inch or 6.3-inch OLED, 60Hz |
| Processor | Apple A20 (2nm) | Apple A20 (2nm) |
| RAM | 9GB or 12GB | 9GB |
| Rear cameras | 48MP main + 48MP ultra-wide | 48MP single camera |
| Front camera | 18MP or 24MP | 12MP |
| Battery | 4,430mAh | 4,430mAh |
| Modem | Apple C2 | Apple C2 |
| Front design | Dynamic Island | Notch or Dynamic Island |
| Software | iOS 27 | iOS 27 |
| Expected launch | Early 2027 | Early 2027 |
Bigger Batteries for Both iPhones
The battery leak comes from a diagram shared on Chinese social media platform Weibo, which lists a 4,430mAh battery for both phones. For the iPhone 18, that would be a jump of around 20% over the iPhone 17. For the iPhone 18e, the increase would be about 11% over the iPhone 17e.
The leak says Apple has made room for the larger battery by redesigning the bottom speaker and the haptic engine. Interestingly, the figure is higher than the 4,056mAh battery reported for the iPhone 18 Pro, which means Apple’s cheaper phones could last longer than its Pro model. The iPhone 18 is also tipped to support 40W wired and 25W wireless charging.
iPhone 18: What to Expect
The iPhone 18 is not expected to get a major redesign. Leaks point to a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, slightly slimmer bezels and the Dynamic Island, which could be a little smaller this time.
The bigger changes are inside. The phone is tipped to run on Apple’s A20 chip, built on a 2nm process, which is said to be up to 30% more power efficient than the A19. It is also expected to use Apple’s own C2 modem in place of a Qualcomm one. Analysts differ on the RAM, with one report pointing to 9GB and another to 12GB, both higher than the 8GB on the iPhone 17.
For photography, the iPhone 18 is expected to keep two 48MP cameras on the back, a main and an ultra-wide. The front camera could be either 18MP or 24MP, as reports do not agree. Storage is likely to be offered in 256GB and 512GB options.
iPhone 18e: What to Expect
The iPhone 18e will be the most affordable phone in the line-up, but it is tipped to get the same A20 chip and C2 modem as the iPhone 18, along with 9GB of RAM. That would make it a big step up in performance from the iPhone 17e.
The display is where leaks disagree. An earlier report said the phone will keep a 6.1-inch OLED screen with a 60Hz refresh rate, while the latest leak claims it will grow to 6.3 inches. It is also unclear whether Apple will finally replace the notch with the Dynamic Island. The phone is expected to stick with a single 48MP rear camera and a 12MP front camera, and it is unlikely to get the Camera Control button.
iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e Launch Date
Both phones are expected to launch between February and April 2027. They could be joined by the second-generation iPhone Air at the same event. This would be the first time Apple launches its standard iPhone several months after the Pro models.
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iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e Price (Expected)
Pricing is the least certain part. Reports on the iPhone 18’s US price range from $899 to $999, while the iPhone 18e is expected to cost around $699. Rising memory chip prices could push these numbers higher.
In India, the iPhone 18 could be priced at Rs 89,900 or Rs 99,900, as per early estimates. The iPhone 17 had launched in India at Rs 82,900 for the 256GB model. There is no reliable leak on the iPhone 18e’s India price yet.
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Note: All specifications, prices and launch details are based on leaks and reports, and have not been confirmed by Apple.