Overview
- Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station says the iPhone 17e is entering mass production with a 6.1-inch OLED at 60Hz, the Dynamic Island, MagSafe support, and an A19 chip that could be downclocked.
- Multiple outlets report the iPhone 17e is expected to launch in the first half of 2026, with several pointing to a February–March window, though Apple has not announced timing.
- Analyst Jeff Pu projects the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will use an A20 Pro built on TSMC’s 2nm process with WMCM packaging, paired with 12GB LPDDR5 and Apple’s C2 modem to bolster on-device AI.
- Reports indicate Apple is testing under‑display Face ID for iPhone 18 Pro models or at least a smaller Dynamic Island, with final design decisions still unconfirmed.
- Pu also outlines a foldable iPhone for the same September 2026 window featuring the A20 Pro, 12GB RAM, a 7.8-inch inner display with a smaller outer panel, Touch ID, and dual 48MP rear cameras.