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Apple might split release of iPhone 18 series between 2026 and 2027: Report
Apple iPhone 18 series: What to expect
According to ET News, the US consumer electronics maker is planning to release the iPhone 18 Air, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max models in the second half of 2027, alongside its first-ever foldable iPhone. Notably, this leaves out the iPhone 18 base model and the iPhone 18e model, which will likely be released in the first half of 2027.
This year, Apple launched the iPhone 16e in February. Soon after, there were reports that the successor bearing the 'e' moniker will launch either with rest of the models in the iPhone 17 series, or may follow the suit for standalone release. Now, it appears that Apple is shifting gears and moving away from its launch cycle practice.
With this new strategy in place, Apple might be aiming to make up for the dip of 2 per cent in shipments of its iPhones in the second quarter of 2025, reported CNET.
iPhone 17 and 18 series: Expected launch timeline
September 2025: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Air
First half of 2026: iPhone 17e
September 2026: Foldable iPhone, iPhone 18 Air, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max
First half of 2027: iPhone 18 base model and iPhone 18e
Notably, Apple has not yet made any official confirmation in this regard hence, readers are advised to take this information with a pinch of salt.
Apple's first foldable iPhone: What to expect
A report from CNBC suggests that Apple's first foldable iPhone might sport a 7.8-inch inner screen and a 5.5-inch outer display. In comparison, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 features a slightly larger 8-inch internal panel and a 6.5-inch cover screen. The Apple device may measure around 9mm to 9.5mm when folded and between 4.5mm and 4.8mm when unfolded, making it a bit bulkier than Samsung's Fold 7, which is 8.9mm folded and 4.2mm unfolded.
One of the key highlights could be a foldable screen without a visible crease — a feature that the iPhone maker is reportedly prioritising. Samsung, however, is also said to be developing a similar technology for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, which might arrive in 2026.
For cameras, the foldable iPhone is expected to feature a dual-lens setup on the back, along with dedicated selfie cameras on both the cover screen and the main display.
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