Rumor points to a larger iPhone 18 battery and possible price rise
Technology · First reported 3 Nov, 15:50 · Updated 16:01
A leaker says Apple’s standard iPhone 18 may have a larger battery and a higher price, but the reported price increase’s baseline and market are unclear. The report also outlines expected features and a possible first-half 2027 launch alongside two other models.
- Leaker Digital Chat Station reportedly claims the base iPhone 18 will have a larger battery and may cost more; the price comparison and applicable market are unspecified.
- The report describes a 6.3-inch OLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, an A20 chip and a 48-megapixel dual rear camera system as expected features.
- The leaker expects the iPhone 18, iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2 to launch in the first half of 2027.
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- Battery
- The leaker claims the standard iPhone 18 will have a larger battery; no capacity is given.
- Possible price increase
- The report does not clarify whether it is compared with the iPhone 17’s original launch price or its current price, or whether it applies in the United States.
- Expected display
- 6.3-inch OLED, with a refresh rate up to 120Hz.
- Expected launch window
- First half of 2027, alongside iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2, according to the leaker.
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