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Apple iPhone 18 lineup expected to feature split launch and foldable Ultra model
Apple is reportedly planning a significant shift in its iPhone launch strategy. Instead of a full lineup release, the company may focus on premium models in the fall, including the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a new foldable device dubbed the iPhone Ultra. The standard iPhone 18 and other models like the iPhone 18e and iPhone Air are expected to follow in early 2027.
Technical leaks suggest the iPhone 18 Pro series will feature the A20 Pro chip, manufactured using TSMC’s 2nm process. This upgrade is expected to provide up to 18% faster processing and 30% better energy efficiency. Other rumored hardware improvements include a variable-aperture main camera for the Pro Max model, a smaller Dynamic Island, and 12GB of RAM.
Design and aesthetic changes are also anticipated, such as the introduction of a Dark Cherry color option and a more unified look between the glass back and aluminum frame. However, production challenges, particularly regarding memory chip supply, may impact availability and contribute to a split launch schedule.
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Apple · Foxconn · John Ternus · Luxshare · Pegatron · TSMC · Tim Cook · iPhone 18 Pro · iPhone 18 Pro · iPhone Ultra · iPhone Ultra
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature a 2nm A20 Pro chip and 12GB of RAM.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A price increase of $100 is expected for the new model.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and the next generation of iPhone Air are expected to be released in the spring of 2027. www.fonetech.cz · lawandorder.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Apple is expected to split the launch into two different periods. www.fonetech.cz · lawandorder.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Apple will only launch iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra this fall. www.fonetech.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The split launch is due to a continuing crisis in the memory chip market. www.fonetech.cz
- [● 3 SOURCES] Apple will introduce a foldable smartphone called the iPhone Ultra. www.fonetech.cz · lawandorder.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The news was first published by the Chinese server Economic Daily News. www.fonetech.cz
- [● 3 SOURCES] The iPhone 18 Pro Max may feature a new variable-aperture main camera. www.breezyscroll.com · www.ceotech.it · svetapple.sk
- [● 4 SOURCES] The A20 Pro chip is expected to be manufactured using TSMC’s 2nm process. ascii.jp · mrmad.com.tw · www.breezyscroll.com · www.gzt.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Apple is expected to introduce a foldable smartphone called the iPhone Ultra. ascii.jp · digitalphablet.com · lawandorder.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A new Dark Cherry color option is expected for the iPhone 18 Pro series. www.gzt.com