Apple to unveil iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and foldable iPhone Ultra in Sep 2026, push standard iPhone 18 to 2027

iPhone 18 Pro iPhone Ultra launch schedule foldable phone September 2026

Apple will limit its September 2026 event to the flagship iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, together with the company’s first foldable phone, dubbed iPhone Ultra. The regular‑priced iPhone 18 and a lower‑cost iPhone 18e are being postponed to a spring‑2027 release, a move Apple says will prevent an overcrowded launch lineup and help manage component costs.

The iPhone 18 Pro is reported to use an LTPO+ OLED panel that cuts power consumption, with a Dynamic Island about 35 % smaller than on the iPhone 17 Pro. New colour options – Dark Cherry, Light Blue, Dark Gray and Silver – are expected. Camera upgrades include a variable‑aperture main lens and a larger‑aperture telephoto lens. Internally the device will be powered by Apple’s A20 Pro 2 nm processor with 12 GB of RAM and may employ Apple‑designed C2 5G modems in some markets, while the U.S. could receive a Qualcomm SDX80M modem.

The foldable iPhone Ultra is envisioned with an external screen and a large inner display of roughly 7 inches, marking Apple’s entry into the foldable market. The combination of a streamlined Pro lineup and a distinct foldable model aims to give each product its own spotlight and align with Apple’s broader product‑spacing strategy.

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A20 Pro · A20 Pro chip · A20 Pro processor · A21 chip · Apple Inc. · C2 modem · Michael Burkhardt · TSMC · iPhone 18 · iPhone 18 (standard) · iPhone 18 Pro · iPhone 18 Pro Max

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[● 6 SOURCES] Supply‑chain facilities have been re‑tooled for the iPhone 20, with production quality said to match that of the original iPhone Air. phone.cnmo.com · www.archyworldys.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Two size options are planned: approximately 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, the larger may be marketed as a 7‑inch device due to its ultra‑thin bezel. phone.cnmo.com · www.archyworldys.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Apple is testing under‑display placement of Face ID sensors and the selfie camera via a spliced micro‑transparent glass window, though the technology may not be ready by 2027. phone.cnmo.com · www.archyworldys.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The device will feature an almost entirely glass chassis with a shallow micro‑curve display and border thickness around 1.1 mm. phone.cnmo.com · www.archyworldys.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Apple plans to release a 20th‑anniversary iPhone in fall 2027. phone.cnmo.com · www.archyworldys.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Apple is reviving “Project Bongo,” replacing mechanical buttons with solid‑state haptic switches that work with gloves, wet hands, extreme temperatures and cases, and stay operable when the device is‑ phone.cnmo.com · www.archyworldys.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Apple may brand the new display technology as “Liquid Glass Display”. phone.cnmo.com · www.archyworldys.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Face ID sensors and the selfie camera could be placed under the display using spliced micro‑transparent glass, though the technology may not be ready by 2027. phone.cnmo.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The iPhone 20’s frame may use titanium or a liquid‑metal alloy, though this is not confirmed. phone.cnmo.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Apple intends to launch the iPhone 20 together with a second‑generation foldable iPhone in 2027. phone.cnmo.com · www.archyworldys.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The iPhone 20 will feature an almost full‑glass chassis with a four‑edge micro‑curved display and no front cutouts. phone.cnmo.com · www.archyworldys.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The display may be marketed as a 7‑inch screen with border thickness around 1.1 mm. phone.cnmo.com · www.archyworldys.com