Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 is expected to launch in the first half of 2027, with reports suggesting an early 2027 release is more likely. The standard model could feature a larger battery and a faster processor, although it may also come with a higher price.
According to well-known Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, Apple is preparing two major upgrades for the regular iPhone 18, following improvements introduced with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.
Apple changed its release strategy this year by launching only the Pro models from the iPhone 18 series. Reports suggest the company plans to introduce the standard models separately in early 2027.
Bigger Battery and Faster A20 Chip
The iPhone 18 is expected to offer better battery life through a combination of increased battery capacity and a more power-efficient processor.
According to the leak, Apple plans to equip the device with a larger battery than its predecessor. However, the tipster did not reveal its exact capacity.
The phone is also expected to feature Apple’s A20 chipset, manufactured using TSMC’s advanced 2nm process.
The standard iPhone 18 will reportedly use a less powerful version of the A20 processor compared with the A20 Pro found in the Pro models.
Despite this difference, the new manufacturing process should improve performance and energy efficiency, helping extend battery life alongside the larger battery.
Smaller Dynamic Island Will Remain Exclusive to Pro Models
While the iPhone 18 could receive improvements in performance and battery life, it will reportedly miss out on one design upgrade.
According to the tipster, Apple’s smaller Dynamic Island will remain exclusive to the iPhone 18 Pro series.
This means the standard model is expected to retain the existing Dynamic Island design rather than adopt the smaller version introduced with the Pro lineup.
Another Price Increase Expected
The leak also suggests that Apple could increase the price of the standard iPhone 18.
Although the tipster did not provide an exact figure, the potential increase comes amid rising component costs across the smartphone industry.
Apple already increased the iPhone 17’s price by $100 last year, making another possible increase a concern for buyers.
However, the final price remains unknown.
Apple has not officially confirmed the iPhone 18’s specifications, pricing, or launch date. Current reports point to a release in the first half of 2027, with early 2027 considered the more likely launch window.
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