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Apple Reportedly Delays Base iPhone 18 to 2027 as Foldable Targets 2026

Industry reporting links the change to a 2026 foldable, with Apple yet to confirm.

The iPhone 18 model will likely skip Apple’s fall release next year.
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Overview

  • Korean outlet ETNews, echoed by TweakTown and Wccftech, reports Apple will push the standard iPhone 18 to early 2027 to launch alongside an iPhone 18e.
  • The 2026 lineup is reportedly split, with an entry-level iPhone 17e in the first half and four premium models in the second half, including iPhone 18 Air, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and a foldable.
  • The foldable iPhone is described in reports as a high-end device that could be branded as an iPhone Ultra, with pricing rumored around $2,000.
  • Sources say the staggered schedule would prioritize engineering and supply-chain focus for the foldable and spread sales momentum across the year.
  • Speculative reports suggest iPhone 18 Pro models may add under-display Face ID, a variable-aperture main camera, and an A20 chip built on TSMC’s 2nm process.