![iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e Expected to Get A20 Chip in Spring 2027 [Gurman]](/cdn-cgi/image/onerror=redirect,width=640,height=640,format=webp/https://storage.googleapis.com/uploads.mongoosehq.com/url/media/199182875/227625e13b1fbf09bd17a6fa3443d247f951f596a1b2d26244306382530e927a)
Overview
- Mark Gurman said on the Power On podcast that the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e are expected to use Apple’s regular A20 chip in a spring 2027 release, a claim the company has not confirmed.
- The report follows Apple’s split cadence that put Pro models on shelves in September 2026 and leaves standard models slated for a later window most outlets cite as March 2027.
- Leaked internal diagrams and tipsters have circulated a 4,430 mAh battery for both phones and show hardware differences between the 18 and 18e such as camera counts and disputed display sizes.
- Industry reporting says the regular A20 is built on TSMC’s 2nm process and could deliver faster performance and noticeably better power efficiency than the A19 if the rumors hold true.
- Prices and exact specs remain unverified with early India price estimates reported and supply-chain reports suggesting camera sensor sourcing and production limits helped prompt the delayed, staggered launch.