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A Weibo post from leaker Fixed Focus Digital, said to be verified by multiple sources, details specs for Apple's 2027 iPhone 18 lineup. Both iPhone 18 and the budget iPhone 18e are said to get an identical 4430mAh battery and 6.3-inch displays, with a slightly smaller 48MP main camera on the standard model and the Ultra Wide camera staying exclusive to iPhone 18.
According to the report, Apple will unveil a second-generation iPhone Air next spring, adding a second rear camera and a larger battery after the original model's lukewarm sales. The piece notes the original iPhone Air shipped with a mono speaker, USB 2 connectivity, and slower charging speeds than the Pro lineup despite its near-Pro pricing.
Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station claims Apple's upcoming iPhone 18e, expected next spring alongside iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2, will carry a non-Pro version of the A20 chip and a possibly upgraded 24MP front camera. Other specs, including a 60Hz 6.12-inch OLED display and 48MP rear camera, are said to carry over unchanged from the iPhone 17e.
Analyst Mark Gurman reports Apple's roadmap through early 2027 includes three new iPhones—the iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2, and budget iPhone 18e—all built around an A20 chip, with the Air 2 gaining a second ultra-wide camera. The plans also cover refreshed iPads, including an OLED iPad Air and a budget model for students, new Apple Pencils, updated MacBook Air laptops, and a MacBook Neo successor.
Apple's September event introduced the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone Duo, but skipped the standard iPhone 18. Reports indicate the base model, along with an iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2, will arrive in early 2027 instead, marking a shift to a twice-yearly release schedule.