iPhone 18 Leak: Bigger Battery and a Higher Price Tipped for the Standard Model, Expected in Spring 2027

A new leak says the standard iPhone 18 will get a bigger battery and may cost more than the iPhone 17. Apple has not confirmed any of it. Apple launched its Pro models in September, and reports say the standard iPhone 18 is expected in spring 2027 together with the iPhone 18e and the iPhone Air 2.

What the leak says

The claims come from a Chinese tipster who posts on Weibo, and several outlets have repeated them this week. The tipster says:

• The iPhone 18 will have a larger battery than the iPhone 17, alongside the new A20 chip. No battery size was given.
• Apple may raise the price. The tipster gave no figure, and no market was named, so a price rise is a guess for now.
• The phone will keep the current, larger Dynamic Island and will not get the smaller one from the Pro models. One report disagrees and says the smaller one could come to the standard model.

What other reports add

These details come from other rumours, not from the tipster's post, and none is confirmed:

• A20 chip made on a 2nm process, a step below the chip in the Pro models.
• A 6.3-inch OLED screen with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and Face ID.
• Two 48MP rear cameras.
• The same design as the iPhone 17.

What we know at a glance

Why the price matters in India

Apple's phone prices in India depend on the US price, import duty and the exchange rate, and memory costs are rising everywhere. Read our explainer on why phone prices are rising in India. If you are thinking of buying an iPhone, there is no reason to wait for this model unless you want the newest design. We will update this post when Apple says more.