What the Latest iPhone 18 Pro Leak Reveals About Apple’s Launch Schedule
Apple plans to release the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and a new iPhone Fold in September 2026. The standard iPhone 18 will follow in spring 2027. This strategy separates the premium and affordable models into different release windows.
What changed
The release schedule is now specified as a two-phase rollout with the standard model delayed until 2027.
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Apple Splits iPhone 18 Launch Into Two Phases
confidence 85%Apple plans to release the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and a new iPhone Fold in September 2026. The standard iPhone 18 will follow in spring 2027. This strategy separates the premium and affordable models into different release windows.
What's confirmed:
- The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will launch in September 2026.
- The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will feature an A20 2nm chip.
- Apple will introduce an iPhone Fold in September 2026.
Still unconfirmed:
- The devices may feature a smaller Dynamic Island and Apple's C2 modem.
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iPhone 18 Pro Expected September 2026 Launch
confidence 85%Apple is expected to release the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in September 2026. Leaks suggest hardware upgrades to the camera and processor alongside potential pricing changes. Some reports indicate a shift in the release cycle to a two-phase rollout.
What's confirmed:
- The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to launch in September 2026.
- The iPhone 18 Pro lineup includes the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
- The iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to feature an A20 Pro chip using a 2nm process.
- Reports indicate the iPhone 18 Pro will feature a smaller Dynamic Island.
Still unconfirmed:
- Apple may adopt a two-phase rollout for the iPhone 18 series.
- The device may come in a Dark Cherry finish.
- The iPhone 18 Pro may feature a variable aperture camera.
- A foldable iPhone Ultra may be released.
- The iPhone 18 Pro may have a larger camera bump.
- The device may be constructed with aluminium.