Overview
- Multiple outlets report Apple plans to unveil iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in fall 2026 alongside its first foldable iPhone, with the standard iPhone 18 expected in spring 2027.
- Such a split would mark a break from Apple’s typical practice of launching all core iPhones together each September, leaving iPhone 17 as the main standard model for roughly 18 months.
- Reports say the A20/A20 Pro chips for the Pro models are moving to TSMC’s 2nm process, with Taiwan-based estimates citing ~$30,000 wafers and per‑chip costs near $280 that could pressure pricing.
- Leaks indicate notable Pro design changes under consideration, including under‑display Face ID with a punch‑hole selfie camera, plus camera upgrades such as variable aperture and new stacked sensors.
- Analysts and supply‑chain reporting describe the staggered plan as a way to reduce model overlap, ease production of novel hardware like foldable displays and 2nm chips, and smooth quarterly revenue.