The iPhone 18 is expected to enter production later this month, featuring a significant 4,430 mAh battery -- a 20% upgrade over the iPhone 17's 3,692 mAh capacity. However, this upgrade comes at the cost of the physical SIM slot, which has been removed. The device will also sport a redesigned Taptic engine and a bottom-firing speaker.
The iPhone 18e will match the standard model's battery capacity. Both the iPhone 18 and 18e are confirmed to feature 6.3-inch OLED displays, dispelling earlier rumors of a smaller 6.12-inch panel for the 'e' model. The standard model retains an LTPO OLED with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the 18e remains capped at 60Hz.
Both phones will carry binned Apple A20 chipsets based on TSMC's 2nm process. Camera upgrades include a physically smaller 48MP main sensor on the iPhone 18, while the 18e features a single 48MP rear shooter. Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 18, 18e, and Air 2 models in the Spring of 2027 (March-April).
Source: GSMArena · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing