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Apple’s 2026 iPhone Lineup Shifts: 17e Near, Pros and Foldable Target Fall, Base 18 Pushed to 2027

Leaks point to a February–March iPhone 17e as Apple shifts its release cadence.

Overview

  • Supply‑chain chatter and leaker reports say iPhone 17e is entering production with a launch window as soon as late February or March.
  • The 17e is widely rumored to add an A19 chip, Dynamic Island, Center Stage selfie camera, thinner bezels and MagSafe, with an expected price near $599.
  • Multiple outlets report iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are slated for September 2026 with a 2nm A20 Pro chip, under‑display Face ID, a variable‑aperture camera and larger batteries.
  • Apple’s first foldable iPhone is tipped for a fall 2026 debut with a book‑style design, Samsung OLED panels and a titanium frame, with analyst estimates putting the US starting price around $1,800–$2,400 and noting a slip to early 2027 remains possible.
  • The mainstream iPhone 18 is widely reported to be delayed into early 2027, a break from Apple’s usual practice of launching base and Pro models together each fall.