Overview
- Reports published Thursday say iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are still slated for a September 2026 debut, while the regular iPhone 18 is now expected in spring 2027.
- The leaker Fixed Focus Digital says Apple chose the delay to stretch interest in iPhone 17 and lower costs, a view shared as iPhone 17 ranks as a top seller this year.
- Multiple outlets report Apple may also show its first foldable phone, possibly called iPhone Ultra, with a release that could follow the Pro models due to build complexity.
- Leaks point to a cleaner front on the Pro phones with Face ID parts under the screen or a smaller punch‑hole camera, plus an A20 Pro chip on TSMC’s 2nm process and a larger Pro Max battery near 5,100 mAh.
- Camera rumors for the Pro lineup include a mechanical iris for variable aperture control and a faster three‑layer stacked image sensor reportedly from Samsung.