Apple's Iphone 18: Key Features, Pricing, and Release Insights
WHO:
CNET - Apple is the company behind the iPhone 18 and iPhone Ultra.
9to5Mac - Anonymous sources familiar with Apple’s supply chain provided insights into the iPhone 18 and iPhone Ultra.
WHAT:
MacRumors - The lower-end iPhone 18 models, including the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e, are set to launch in spring 2027 and will feature 9GB DRAM, up from 8GB.
MacRumors - The A20 chip planned for the iPhone 18 models will utilize 1.5GB x 6 dies for a total of 9GB RAM, compared to the current lower-end iPhone 17 models which use 2GB x 4 dies.
CNET - The iPhone 18 is expected to feature a new foldable design, a variable-aperture camera, and improved battery life.
9to5Mac - The iPhone Ultra (or iPhone Fold) will be announced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models but will ship later in the year.
9to5Mac - Prices for the iPhone Ultra could reach as high as $2,500, depending on the configuration.
WHERE:
9to5Mac - The iPhone 18 and iPhone Ultra are products of Apple, which is based in Cupertino, California.
WHEN:
MacRumors - The iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e are rumored to be coming around March or April of 2027.
9to5Mac - The iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to hit stores immediately after Apple’s September event.
9to5Mac - The iPhone Ultra is anticipated to ship a few weeks after the iPhone 18 Pro models.
WHY:
9to5Mac - The iPhone Ultra's higher price is primarily due to its foldable display and hinge.
HOW:
9to5Mac - The iPhone 18 Pro models are further along in mass production compared to the iPhone Ultra, which is behind due to its more advanced design.
(UPDATED June 27, 2026 01:37 UTC)
The lower-end iPhone 18 models, including the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e, are set to launch in spring 2027, featuring an upgrade to 9GB of DRAM, up from the current 8GB. These new models will be powered by the A20 chip, which will utilize a configuration of 1.5GB x 6 dies to achieve that total of 9GB RAM, compared to the 2GB x 4 dies used in the iPhone 17 models. Rumors suggest that we can expect the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e to arrive around March or April of 2027.
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(UPDATED June 26, 2026 23:21 UTC)
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 18 and iPhone Ultra, with the iPhone 18 featuring a new foldable design, a variable-aperture camera, and improved battery life. The iPhone Ultra, also known as the iPhone Fold, will be announced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models during Apple's September event, but it will ship later in the year, with prices potentially reaching up to $2,500 depending on the configuration. While the iPhone 18 Pro models are already in mass production, the iPhone Ultra is lagging behind due to its more advanced design.