Standard iPhone 18 production reportedly starts in late November
A big first run, months before the spring 2027 launch, while Apple reportedly ordered fewer parts for the iPhone 18 Pro.
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iPhone 18Release Date, Specs & Latest iPhone Reports
Spring 202772% within 2027
Our read: 72% is the chance of a release at any point in 2027, the whole year, not only Spring 2027. For the narrower spring 2027 window alone it is 24%. It comes from 37 past forecasts of a window this size. It assumes Apple announces the Apple iPhone 18 at all. The window itself is Reported, not confirmed by Apple.
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Apple's flagship phone line. The next model is the iPhone 18, which reporting now places in spring 2027 rather than at Apple's September event, and the reporting past it describes a twentieth-anniversary iPhone with a glass body, a metal band around the middle and a display close to 6.96 inches.
What will the iPhone 18 have?
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Read the story - iPhone 18 keeps iPhone 17's design, minus one detail
Reports agree the iPhone 18 will look almost exactly like the iPhone 17, with a narrower Dynamic Island as the one visible change.
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Rumors
See everything we're expecting- The iPhone 18 is expected to keep the iPhone 17 design
The Dynamic Island shrinks. Everything else stays the same.
Reported
ReportedA credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
88% track record
88% track record
Similar reports have held up 88% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on phones has held up, across 818 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 88% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Outlets
2
How strongly each outlet put it
- Apple is reportedly testing a much larger camera sensor
Apple is reportedly testing a 200MP sensor at roughly 1/1.12 inches.
Reported
ReportedA credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
88% track record
88% track record
Similar reports have held up 88% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on phones has held up, across 818 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 88% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Outlets
2
How strongly each outlet put it
- The standard iPhone is expected to skip 2026 and arrive in early 2027
The standard model reportedly skips 2026 and lands in early 2027 at $799.
Reported
ReportedA credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
88% track record
88% track record
Similar reports have held up 88% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on phones has held up, across 818 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 88% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Outlets
9
How strongly each outlet put it
Comparison
Compare phonesHow it compares
Price
$1199
What it costs to buy. None of these need a subscription.
Weight
211g
Grams in your hand. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
~36 hrs
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Cost over 3 years
Apple iPhone 18 Pro$1,199
Apple iPhone 17 Pro$1,099
Apple iPhone Air (1st gen)$1,099
Google Pixel 11 Pro$1,099
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra$1,399.99Weight
Battery life
Current list prices.
The handset as sold, without a case.
Hours of video playback, as each maker states it. A phone whose maker gives only a typical-use figure or a battery capacity is not on this chart: those are different measures.
Expected release date
An average of 365 days between updates.iPhone 18 release date
ShippedExpected
Shows the latest 5 of 7 models. The first one shipped in 2019.
An average of 365 days between updates.
| Generation | On sale | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 15 | Sep 22, 2023 | 371 days since iPhone 14 |
| iPhone 16 | Sep 20, 2024 | 364 days |
| iPhone 17 | Sep 19, 2025 | 364 days |
| iPhone 18 (expected) | Spring 2027 | expected |
Shows the latest 3 of 7 models. The first one shipped in 2019.
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| Generation | On sale | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 18 (expected) | Spring 2027 | expected |
| iPhone 17 | Sep 19, 2025 | 364 days |
| iPhone 16 | Sep 20, 2024 | 364 days |
| iPhone 15 | Sep 22, 2023 | 371 days |
| iPhone 14 | Sep 16, 2022 | 357 days |
| iPhone 13 | Sep 24, 2021 | 336 days |
| iPhone 12 | Oct 23, 2020 | 399 days |
| iPhone 11 | Sep 20, 2019 | first |
Quick answers
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When does iPhone 18 come out?
We expect it in spring 2027. Apple is splitting the iPhone 18 lineup: the Pro models and the foldable launch in fall 2026, and the standard iPhone 18 and 18e follow in spring 2027.
Should I buy the Apple iPhone 17 now or wait for the next one?
No need to rush. Nothing about the price makes today the day to buy. No newer model is expected in the next 90 days (Our read). It is $929 at Apple, price checked Oct. 14, 2026. See the full answer
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Timing and release
The standard iPhone is expected to skip 2026 and arrive in early 2027
The standard model reportedly skips 2026 and lands in early 2027 at $799.
Reported
Reported
A credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
88% track record
88% track record
Similar reports have held up 88% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on phones has held up, across 818 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 88% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Outlets
9
How strongly each outlet put it
Memory shortages could force Apple to cut its shipment plans
DRAM shortages are forcing Apple to cut shipment plans and constrain A20 Pro capacity.
Reported
Reported
A credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
88% track record
88% track record
Similar reports have held up 88% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on phones has held up, across 818 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 88% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Outlets
3
How strongly each outlet put it
Hardware
The standard model is expected to use Apple's A20 chip
The standard model is expected to run Apple's A20 chip.
Reported
Reported
A credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
88% track record
88% track record
Similar reports have held up 88% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on phones has held up, across 818 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 88% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Outlets
1
How strongly each outlet put it
Design and fit
The iPhone 18 is expected to keep the iPhone 17 design
The Dynamic Island shrinks. Everything else stays the same.
Reported
Reported
A credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
88% track record
88% track record
Similar reports have held up 88% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on phones has held up, across 818 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 88% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Outlets
2
How strongly each outlet put it
Camera
Apple is reportedly testing a much larger camera sensor
Apple is reportedly testing a 200MP sensor at roughly 1/1.12 inches.
Reported
Reported
A credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
88% track record
88% track record
Similar reports have held up 88% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on phones has held up, across 818 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 88% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Outlets
2
How strongly each outlet put it
Report record
46 of 65 still open, 8 can’t be checked.
- 11 Right
- 54 Not checked
- AUG 242026OutletOpenNo outcome yetCurved glass made on modified iPhone Air production equipmentSource: The Mac ObserverRecord
- AUG 122026OtherUncertainNot comparableApple stopped development of an all-glass iPhone after encountering production-yield problems.Sources: Original source unclear, ETNewsRecord
- AUG 122026
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- AUG 122026
- AUG 122026OutletOpenNo outcome yetApple has not abandoned the glass-centric 20th-anniversary iPhone project.Record
- AUG 122026
- AUG 122026
- AUG 112026AnalystOpenNo outcome yetApple is reducing its 2026 hardware shipment plans because of DRAM shortages.Record
- AUG 102026
- JUL 212026LeakerUncertainNot comparableApple is internally testing a roughly 6.96-inch display for a 20th-anniversary iPhone.Record
- JUL 212026
- JUL 212026LeakerOpenNo outcome yetApple is internally testing a roughly 6.96-inch display for a 20th-anniversary iPhone.Record
- JUL 162026
- JUL 142026
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- JUN 262026
- JUN 262026
- JUN 222026OtherOpenNo outcome yetApple's initial foldable-iPhone OLED order is about 3 million panels for 2026.Sources: Unnamed source, The ElecRecord
- JUN 162026CompanyOpenNo outcome yetApple has asked its RAM suppliers to increase LPDDR5X supply for the next iPhone lineup.Record
- JUN 92026
- MAY 62026OtherOpenNo outcome yetApple intends to extend the iPhone 17 production cycle before the downgraded iPhone 18 arrives.Sources: Unnamed source, MacRumorsRecord
- MAY 12026
- APR 222026
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- APR 172026OtherOpenNo outcome yetThe reported internal Pantone codes for those colors are 6076, 2121, 426C, and 427C respectively.Sources: Unnamed source, Cult of MacRecord
- APR 172026
- APR 162026OtherOpenNo outcome yetLG Innotek is scheduled to begin manufacturing the variable-aperture camera modules around June or July 2026.Sources: Unnamed source, ETNewsRecord
- APR 162026OtherOpenNo outcome yetSunny Optical has begun manufacturing actuators for Apple's variable-aperture iPhone camera.Sources: Unnamed source, ETNewsRecord
- APR 102026
- APR 102026LeakerOpenNo outcome yetApple increased its foldable-iPhone display inventory by about 20 percent.Record
- APR 22026
- MAR 262026LeakerUncertainNot comparableApple is actively testing a 200-megapixel, 1/1.2-inch camera sensor for a future iPhone.Record
- MAR 262026LeakerOpenNo outcome yetApple is actively testing a 200-megapixel, 1/1.2-inch camera sensor for a future iPhone.Record
- MAR 262026
- MAR 262026
- MAR 192026
- MAY 302025
- MAY 302025
- FEB 242025JournalistOpenNo outcome yetApple had another new iPhone design in the works for 2026 in addition to its first foldable device.Record
- NOV 12024OtherOpenNo outcome yetAll iPhone 17-series models are expected to use LTPO OLED panels.Sources: Unnamed source, DigiTimesRecord
- AUG 22024OtherUncertainNot comparableThe iPhone 16 series could support USB-C wired charging up to 45W.Sources: Original source unclear, Mac OTAKARARecord
- JUL 242024AnalystOpenNo outcome yetA 2026 iPhone model will use a Samsung-made 1/2.6-inch 48MP Ultra Wide image sensor.Record
- JUN 172024OtherUncertainNot comparablePro models are expected to account for more than 70% of the iPhone 16 production plan.Sources: Unnamed source, ETNewsRecord
- JUN 22024OtherUncertainNot comparableBOE had not yet received approval to supply iPhone 16 OLED panels at the time of the report.Sources: Unnamed source, ETNewsRecord
- JUN 22024OtherUncertainNot comparableSamsung Display is expected to produce about 90 million iPhone 16-series panels and LG Display about 43 million.Sources: Unnamed source, ETNewsRecord
- JUN 22024OtherUncertainNot comparableAbout 130 million iPhone 16-series OLED panels are planned for production in 2024.Sources: Unnamed source, ETNewsRecord
- APR 42024
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- FEB 62024OutletClosedRightThe Capture button should be positioned on the lower-right side of the phones.Source: MacRumorsRecord
- FEB 62024
- FEB 62024
- JAN 302024AnalystOpenNever settledThe iPhone 16 lineup will not have significant overall design changes.Record
- JAN 302024
- SEP 252023OtherClosedRightThe Capture Button is expected across the full iPhone 16 lineup, including the base iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.Sources: Unnamed source, MacRumorsRecord
- SEP 82023
- SEP 62023CompanyOpenNever settledThe iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will use a stacked camera sensor supplied by Sony.Record
- SEP 62023
- SEP 62023
- SEP 62023
- SEP 62023
Apr 3, 2023 · First sign of it
Display roadmap points to ProMotion on the standard iPhone 17
May 5, 2025 · First sign of it
Reporting points to a glass-heavy 20th-anniversary iPhone
Jan 4, 2024 · Design and hardware
A 24MP front-camera upgrade is predicted for iPhone 17
MacRumors relayed Ming-Chi Kuo’s forecast that the iPhone 17 lineup would move to a 24-megapixel front camera with a six-element lens. The held record for this brief marks that 24MP prediction as wrong, so it remains in the timeline as a failed pre-launch report rather than being silently corrected.
May 12, 2025 · Design and hardware
The anniversary design is described as mostly glass and all-screen
Dec 30, 2024 · Others confirmed it
Supply-chain reporting corroborates a high-refresh-rate base iPhone 17
Jun 8, 2025 · Design and hardware
Reporting adds curved edges, ultra-thin bezels and the Glasswing codename
May 30, 2025 · Design and hardware
Jeff Pu report puts A18 and 8GB RAM in the base iPhone 17
Jun 23, 2025 · Others confirmed it
Ross Young disputes the fully all-screen timetable
Jul 16, 2025 · Design and hardware
An internal-document report claims six colors for iPhone 17
Jan 27, 2026 · Price
Kuo says Apple is trying to hold next-generation iPhone pricing steady
Sep 9, 2025 · Announced
Apple announces the iPhone 17
Mar 26, 2026 · Design and hardware
A 200MP telephoto sensor enters active iPhone testing
Sep 19, 2025 · Went on sale
iPhone 17 becomes available in stores and online
Apr 24, 2026 · Design and hardware
Future camera testing expands to a much larger main sensor
Feb 6, 2026 · Filed with regulators
WPC certification confirms 25W Qi2.2 charging for iPhone 17
Aug 10, 2026 · Delayed
Jefferies says the all-glass anniversary project was canceled
Aug 10, 2026 · Others confirmed it
Gurman says the glass-centric redesign remains on track
Does Apple's September event include a standard iPhone 18, or only Pro models?
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At a glance
CURRENT MODELApple iPhone 17
COMPARE WITHApple iPhone DuoPrice
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From $1999
Camera
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
Front camera
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
Video
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
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Audio
Built-in stereo speakersSpatial Audio; supports AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos
Biometrics
Buttons
Design
Dynamic island
Display size and type affect what you can see and how the product feels to use.
Fold mechanics
Unknown
Expected price: about $799
Reported estimateThis figure was published by somebody else, not by Apple and not by us. It can change.
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Price by generation
How the Apple iPhone 18 line has been priced across generations.
iPhone 17 launched at $829. The reported iPhone 18 range starts $30 lower.
Reveal to on sale
How long after the reveal can you actually buy one?
iPhone 1110 days
iPhone 1210 days
iPhone 1310 days
iPhone 149 days
iPhone 1510 days
iPhone 1611 days
iPhone 18? on-sale date not reported
Every generation went on sale 9 to 11 days after being revealed.
What you can buy today
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Apple iPhone 18
Top questions
When does iPhone 18 come out?
We expect it in spring 2027. Apple is splitting the iPhone 18 lineup: the Pro models and the foldable launch in fall 2026, and the standard iPhone 18 and 18e follow in spring 2027.
Should I buy the Apple iPhone 17 now or wait for the next one?
No need to rush. Nothing about the price makes today the day to buy. No newer model is expected in the next 90 days (Our read). It is $929 at Apple, price checked Oct. 14, 2026. See the full answer
Using it
How big is the screen?
Not confirmed for the iPhone 18. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: the screen measures 6.3 inches.
How much storage does it have?
Not confirmed for the iPhone 18. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: it comes with 256GB to 512GB of storage. There are 2 sizes: 256GB and 512GB.
Does it have a 120Hz screen?
Reported for the iPhone 18, not confirmed: The base model gets a 6.3-inch display. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: yes, the screen runs at 120Hz.
Does it unlock with my face?
Not confirmed for the iPhone 18. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: yes, it unlocks with your face.
How heavy is it?
Not confirmed for the iPhone 18. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: it weighs 177g.
How good is the camera?
Reported for the iPhone 18, not confirmed: Apple is reportedly testing a 200MP sensor at roughly 1/1.12 inches. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: it shoots on a 48MP main camera, one of 2 rear cameras. The front camera is 18MP.
What video can it shoot?
Not confirmed for the iPhone 18. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: it shoots 4K at 60fps. That is its highest setting.
What colours does it come in?
Reported for the iPhone 18, not confirmed: Four of the six predicted colors landed. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: it comes in 5 finishes. Black, Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, and 1 more.
How sharp and bright is the screen?
Not confirmed for the iPhone 18. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: the screen reaches 3000 nits at its brightest. It packs 460 pixels into every inch.
How thick is it?
Not confirmed for the iPhone 18. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: it is 7.95mm thick.
What chip is inside?
Reported for the iPhone 18, not confirmed: The standard model is expected to run Apple's A20 chip. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: it runs on Apple A19.
How much memory does it have?
Not confirmed for the iPhone 18. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: it has 9GB of RAM. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed.
What software does it run?
Not confirmed for the iPhone 18. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: it runs iOS 26.
What is it made of?
Not confirmed for the iPhone 18. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: it is made of aluminium.
Does it do spatial audio?
Not confirmed for the iPhone 18. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: yes, it does spatial audio.
Sizing and fit
What sizes does it come in?
Not confirmed for the iPhone 18. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: storage: 256GB or 512GB. The main design change for the iPhone 18 lineup was reported to be new colors (Fixed Focus Digital, Apr. 2, 2026)
Battery and charging
How long does the battery last?
Not confirmed for the iPhone 18. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: it runs 27 hours playing streamed video. That is 30 hours playing video.
How fast does it charge?
Not confirmed for the iPhone 18. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: it charges in 20 minutes, to 50%. That is wired, with a fast charger.
Does it charge wirelessly?
Not confirmed for the iPhone 18. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: yes, it charges wirelessly. It takes up to 25W on a wireless pad.
Does it charge over USB-C?
Not confirmed for the iPhone 18. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: yes, it charges over USB-C.
Water
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Not confirmed for the iPhone 18. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: yes, it survives a shower and a soaking. Its rating is IP68. Immersion beyond a metre is officially stated. Swimming laps and diving need a different rating, and it does not carry one.
Price and models
What colors does it come in?
Not confirmed for the iPhone 18. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone 17: black, Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, White.
Apple reportedly raises iPhone Duo orders by 30% before pre-orders open
Apple expects more iPhone Duo buyers than it first planned for, and pre-orders haven't started. Pro Max orders went up as Pro orders went down, which leaves the Pro line flat.
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Standard iPhone 18 production reportedly starts in late November
A big first run, months before the spring 2027 launch, while Apple reportedly ordered fewer parts for the iPhone 18 Pro.
Apple's iPhone Duo demo plan fills flagship stores with over 150 units
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is preparing an unusually large retail demo rollout for the iPhone Duo's October 23 launch: more than 150 units at the Fifth Avenue flagship, nearly 100 at Apple Park, 30 to 40 at other flagship stores, and about 20 at smaller ones. Some units sit untethered so shoppers can fold them by hand. Supply is still expected to stay tight at launch.
Apple's Fifth Avenue store will have 150 iPhone Duos to try, Gurman says
Even small Apple Stores get about 20 demo units and a new MagSafe stand, but launch stock still looks thin, so order early if you've already decided.
Some iPhone Duo buyers at US Apple Stores will get a greeting by name, Gurman says
Apple Stores will be able to personalize the Duo's first startup screen with some buyers' names, in English or Spanish, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. The phone goes on sale October 23.
Apple reportedly trims iPhone 18 Pro part orders after its $100 price rise
Delivery waits for the $1,199 iPhone 18 Pro are getting shorter, which points to softer demand, but AppleInsider's sources say Apple hasn't cut how many phones it assembles.
iPhone Air 2 is reported at 5.2mm with a bigger battery
A Korean leaker says the iPhone Air 2 drops to 5.2mm from 5.6mm while gaining denser battery cells and a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera.
iPhone 18 Pro owners report paint fading around the camera
Reddit owners say burgundy and some black iPhone 18 Pro phones show discoloration by the camera that wiping won't clear. Apple hasn't commented.
A leaker says Apple once planned 16GB of RAM for the iPhone 18 Pro and Duo
The iPhone 18 Pro has 12GB, confirmed in Xcode 27, and the Duo is expected to match. A memory shortage is the likely reason for the cut.
Code shows the iPhone Duo getting a Focus button on its Lock Screen
The feature comes from a code find rather than an Apple demo, and pre-orders for the phone open October 16.
Apple opens iPhone Duo ‘Get ready’ checkout on October 12
Apple says buyers can start configuring an iPhone Duo order on October 12, four days before pre-orders open on October 16 at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Expect few iPhone Duo units at launch, a Chinese report says
Jiemian News reports iPhone Duo assembly yield just over 60 percent, with 6 to 8 million units targeted for 2026. Pre-orders open October 16.
Apple says iPhone 18 Pro Max owners who lost AT&T service need a replacement phone
Apple's updates are meant to stop the outage spreading, but a phone that has already lost service has to be replaced, and Apple hasn't said why it happens.
Apple says iPhone 18 Pro Max units that lost AT&T service need replacing
Apple says iOS 27.0.1 and a carrier settings update only prevent the AT&T outage on the iPhone 18 Pro Max. A phone that has already lost service gets replaced.
Halide 3.2 lets iPhone 18 Pro owners shoot at any f-number
Apple’s Camera app gives the iPhone 18 Pro four set apertures, and Halide fills in everything between them. The aperture mode needs the new Pro, while the two new looks work on any iPhone.
The 20th-anniversary iPhone curves glass around a metal band
Gurman puts the redesign at September 2027, and a Weibo leaker says the curved glass comes from a modified version of the iPhone Air's process.
Counterpoint expects 6 million iPhone Duos shipped by year-end
Two separate sources now put the Duo's 2026 run at around six million, and neither says how many phones will be around when pre-orders open.
Digital Chat Station describes two future iPhone camera upgrades
Digital Chat Station describes two separate iPhone camera sensor upgrades Apple is testing, neither tied to a specific model year.
iPhone 18 keeps iPhone 17's design, minus one detail
Reports agree the iPhone 18 will look almost exactly like the iPhone 17, with a narrower Dynamic Island as the one visible change.
iPhone Duo launch stock could be thin, with assembly yields reported near 60%
A Foxconn supply chain source told Jiemian News that iPhone Duo assembly yields were just over 60% in mid-September, with a 2026 stocking target of six to eight million units.