The upcoming lower-end iPhone 18e, expected by March 2027, is rumored to feature 9GB of RAM. This represents an increase from the 8GB found in the current iPhone 17e model.

This information comes from analyst Jeff Pu, who also noted that the iPhone 18e's RAM upgrade had been previously suggested by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo last month. The iPhone 18e is positioned as a more budget-friendly option in Apple's smartphone lineup.

In related news, other rumors suggest that the iPhone 18 Pro models could see a price increase of $250-$300 due to rising silicon and memory costs. Additionally, the iPhone Air 2 is anticipated to launch in early 2027 with several new features.