November 13, 2026, 8:21 am | Read time: 3 minutes
For the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e, Apple might focus on improving the battery. According to rumors, both models are expected to feature a 4,430 milliamp-hour (mAh) battery.
For the iPhone 18, this would mean about a 21 percent increase, while the more affordable iPhone 18e would see around an 11 percent increase compared to their predecessors, the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e. Changes might also be in store for the display and internal hardware.
Same Battery in Both Models
The source of the new information is a graphic with alleged components of the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e, published by a leaker on the Chinese platform “Weibo.” According to “Fixed Focus Digital,” the image had already been available online. The details reportedly align largely with information from their own sources.
Accordingly, Apple might use a 4,430 mAh battery in both smartphones. For the iPhone 18, additional space in the casing is expected to be created. This could be achieved through changes to the lower speaker and the vibration motor.
Larger Display for the iPhone 18e Under Discussion
Changes might also be in store for the screen of the more affordable model. The iPhone 18e is expected to have a 6.3-inch display. The iPhone 17e has a 6.1-inch display. However, previous information and speculations are contradictory: Another leaker mentions only 6.12 inches and a refresh rate of 60 hertz. For the regular iPhone 18, Apple might stick with the 6.3-inch display with 120 hertz, as used in the predecessor.
According to reports, no changes are expected for the cameras. The iPhone 18 is expected to continue having two lenses on the back. The iPhone 18e might stick with a single rear camera.
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New A20 Chip for iPhone 18 and 18e
Under the hood, both smartphones might feature the new A20 chip. This chip is manufactured using a 2-nanometer process, which is expected to make it more efficient than the A19 in the iPhone 17e. Additionally, a new C2 modem is being discussed.
Market Launch Expected in Spring 2027
The iPhone 18e is expected to be released in spring 2027. At the same time, the regular iPhone 18 and the second generation of the iPhone Air are anticipated.
Whether Apple will increase prices for the upcoming generation is not yet known. For reference, the iPhone 17e was launched with 256 gigabytes of storage for 699 euros.