Information about the upcoming iPhone 18 has emerged: changes in design and features are expected

The wait for the Apple iPhone 18 has been long. Although many initially hoped for a September launch, the company released the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo series. However, it is now known about the imminent release of the iPhone 18 based on media reports.

According to various sources, the iPhone 18 is planned for release in 2027, although an official launch date has not yet been announced. Numerous reports claim that the iPhone 18 will be equipped with a range of impressive features compared to the iPhone 17 model.

Information about the upcoming iPhone 18 was shared by the well-known tipster Digital Chat Station on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. This tipster reported that Apple is preparing to release the iPhone 18, as well as the iPhone 18e and iPhone Air2 models, which are expected to debut in the first half of next year. Furthermore, the tipster noted that production preparation for these products will begin in November.

Rumor has it that the iPhone 18 will feature a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The new iPhone will utilize the next-generation A20 chipset, which is reportedly manufactured using a 2nm process. This new processor will provide better performance and energy efficiency compared to the A19 series processors.

Regarding the camera, the iPhone 18 will have a dual-camera system on the rear panel, including a 48-megapixel main camera and a secondary 48-megapixel camera. The device will also feature Face ID and an enlarged battery.

Concerning the price, an increase in the price of the iPhone 18 is expected, although exact figures were not specified in the reports. It is worth noting that the iPhone 17 variant with 256GB storage was released at a price of 82,990 rupees, and in September of this year, the price reached 99,990 rupees.

The thinnest smartphone from Apple, the iPhone Air, which has been seen in the hands of figures such as Mukesh Ambani, is very popular worldwide due to its slim design. This device measures 5.6 mm thick. According to new reports, the company is working on the iPhone Air 2 model, which will be equipped with a dual rear camera.

The iPhone Air was released in the global market, including India, last September. At this year's September event, the company did not present the iPhone Air 2. However, new reports claim that the iPhone Air 2 will feature an impressive dual-sensor camera.

According to the reports, the company might release the iPhone Air 2 alongside the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e next year, although there is no official information from the company yet.

GSM Arena, citing an insider, reported that the iPhone Air 2 may include various upgrades. In addition to installing a dual rear camera system, the display might reach a size of 6.55 inches, offering a 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution. The iPhone Air 2 will use the A20 series chipset (2 nm), which has already been used in the iPhone 18 Pro series and in the iPhone Duo.

The iPhone Air 2 will receive a dual rear camera system, with both sensors having a resolution of 48 MP. Information about the front camera has not been provided. Furthermore, compared to the previous version, the iPhone Air 2 may feature a larger battery. Reports also indicate that the thickness of the iPhone Air 2 will be 5.2 mm, which is thinner than the iPhone Air. It will utilize the N2 wireless chipset and C2 modem.

Recently, the iPhone Air was spotted in the hands of Mukesh Ambani during a Reliance Jio event, and this video went viral on social media.

New rumors suggest that the iPhone 18e will receive significant improvements in performance and front camera, but it will maintain a 60 Hz screen, characterizing Apple's entry-level series.

This information was shared on Tuesday, October 27th, by the well-known Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station. The iPhone 18e is expected to be launched in the first half of 2027, alongside the iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 models.

The most notable change anticipated for the new device is the processor, which will use the same chip as the standard iPhone 18, the Apple A20. This component is expected to be produced using a 2-nanometer process, surpassing the 3 nm of the A19 found in the iPhone 17e. This technological advancement should provide gains in both energy efficiency and performance.

Regarding the front camera, there are indications of a new 24-megapixel sensor, an increase from the 12 MP of the iPhone 17e, although the device will retain a single 48 MP camera.

However, the screen is expected to remain essentially unchanged. According to the leak, the device will feature a 6.12-inch LTPO OLED panel operating at 60 Hz, following the specifications of previous generations. It is relevant to note that even more affordable devices, such as the Galaxy A37, have screens with higher refresh rates, with the latter being found for around R$ 1,700.

In addition to the leaks from Digital Chat Station, MacRumors points to rumors of a slight increase in RAM memory, moving from 8 GB to 9 GB. Despite this evolution, the device would fall short of the 12 GB needed for certain Apple Intelligence functionalities.

Memory is a sensitive point in the current market scenario, given the increase in component costs, which prevents large leaps in this aspect in devices aimed at a more economical audience.

Regardless of these specifications, analysts predict that the iPhone 18 and 18e models will have a cost between US$ 100 and US$ 200 higher in the United States. In the Brazilian market, the iPhone 18 Pro line registered an increase of R$ 500 in its most basic versions. The iPhone 17e was introduced in Brazil for R$ 5,799, offering 256 GB of storage, an initial price identical to that charged by the previous generation in the country.