A larger battery may be in the iPhone 18, but it comes at a cost

Apple has split the iPhone 18 family launch into two parts, revealing high-end models in September and basic models like iPhone 18 and iPhone 18E expected in spring 2027. Production for these models may start soon, with leaks suggesting the iPhone 18 will feature a 4430 mAh battery, a 20% increase from the iPhone 17. However, it will lack a physical SIM slot. Both models might have a 6.3-inch OLED display, with the iPhone 18 supporting a 120 Hz refresh rate and the 18E at 60 Hz. They are expected to use the A20 processor and have different camera setups, with the iPhone 18 retaining a dual-camera system and the 18E featuring a single 48 MP camera. Final confirmations will come in 2027.