Apple's upcoming iPhone 18e will retain a 60Hz display but could gain an upgraded front‑facing camera, according to leaker Digital Chat Station. In a new Weibo post, the source says the device will feature a 6.12‑inch OLED panel using low‑temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) technology, the A20 chip, and a single 48‑megapixel rear camera. The front‑facing camera may be upgraded to 24 megapixels, a notable jump from the 12‑MP units used in the iPhone 16e and 17e.
The A20 chip would be a significant leap over the iPhone 17e’s 3nm A19, matching the performance of the iPhone 18 Pro. While the display and rear camera stay largely unchanged, the processor and selfie camera upgrades set the 18e apart. The model is slated for a spring 2027 launch alongside the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2.
Previous reports have confirmed the 60Hz LTPS panel, and earlier Korean speculation hints that a 120Hz LTPO version could appear with the iPhone 19e in 2028. The article first appeared on MacRumors.
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