Leaker Digital Chat Station claims the upcoming iPhone 18 may include a 2-nanometer A20 chip and a larger battery, alongside a potential price increase.
Rumors regarding Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 suggest the device may feature hardware upgrades and a higher retail price compared to its predecessor. According to a Weibo post from leaker Digital Chat Station, the base iPhone 18 is expected to include a larger battery and a new 2-nanometer A20 chip.
While Apple has not officially confirmed the specifications, pricing, or release date for the iPhone 18, various reports provide details on what the device might include. According to Digital Chat Station, the iPhone 18 is expected to feature:
Reports suggest the iPhone 18 could arrive in the first half of 2027, which would be a departure from Apple's traditional fall launch pattern. Digital Chat Station claims the device might launch alongside an iPhone 18e and a second-generation iPhone Air. The leaker also predicts the standard iPhone 18 will be the best-selling phone in that group.
Speculation regarding the iPhone 18 includes a potential price hike. Digital Chat Station claims the device may cost more than the iPhone 17, though the specific amount is not specified. It remains unclear if the increase would be measured against the iPhone 17's original launch price of $799 or its recently revised starting price of $899. If the increase is applied to the $899 price, the iPhone 18 could potentially start at $999.
This potential price adjustment follows a trend among major smartphone manufacturers. According to reports, Apple raised iPhone prices earlier this year, and Google and Samsung have also raised phone prices by $100 over the past year, driven by shortages of RAM and other components. Despite these higher prices, Apple recently reported record-breaking iPhone sales.
Apple has not officially confirmed the existence or the specific details of the iPhone 18. During a recent earnings call, Apple CEO John Ternus addressed questions regarding the model by stating, “We don’t make any comments about future roadmap, but we’re excited about where we’re at.”
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