iPhone 18 Leak: Specs, Price Hike and 2027 Launch
The iPhone 18 has not been launched yet, and a new leak now tells us what the standard model could look like. Apple skipped the regular iPhone 18 in September and instead introduced the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and its first foldable, the iPhone Duo. According to Gizmochina, which cites tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS), the plain iPhone 18 is waiting for a first-half 2027 launch. Everything below is an unconfirmed leak, not an Apple announcement.
iPhone 18 leaked specs
DCS says the iPhone 18 will have a 6.3-inch OLED screen with 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The design is said to keep the familiar Dynamic Island cutout and Face ID. Inside, the phone is tipped to use a 2nm A20 chipset, which would be a big process jump for the entry iPhone. At the back, the leak mentions a 48-megapixel dual camera system and a larger battery than before, though no capacity was given.
| Detail | Leaked iPhone 18 (unconfirmed) |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz |
| Chipset | 2nm Apple A20 |
| Rear cameras | 48MP dual camera |
| Biometrics | Face ID, Dynamic Island |
| Battery | Larger than the current model (size not stated) |
| Expected launch | First half of 2027 (March or April targeted, per reports) |
Will the iPhone 18 price go up?
The leak hints at a price increase but gives no number. For context, Gizmochina notes Apple's current US starting prices are $699 for the iPhone 17e, $899 for the iPhone 17 and $1,099 for the iPhone Air, and that Apple raised prices of existing models by $100 in September. That makes another increase plausible for the standard iPhone 18. No India price has been leaked, so treat any rupee figure you see online as a guess. If you want to see how Apple's current pricing already looks in India, check our iPhone 16 page and the iPhone 17 Flipkart Diwali deal breakdown.
iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2 arrive together
The same report says Apple plans to launch the iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2 in the same window. Earlier reports cited by Gizmochina say the iPhone 18e keeps a 6.12-inch 60Hz OLED and a single 48MP rear camera, with a possible 24MP selfie camera and the A20 chip. The iPhone Air 2 is tipped to have a 6.55-inch 1.5K 120Hz OLED, dual 48MP rear cameras, a bigger battery and a thin 5.2mm body, along with the A20 Pro chip, Apple's N2 wireless chip and C2 modem. For more on those two, read our iPhone 18e leak and iPhone Air 2 leak posts.
What it means for Indian buyers
Apple usually sells new iPhones in India on the same day as the global launch, so a March or April 2027 date would put the iPhone 18 in Indian stores in spring. Until then, the phones you can buy are the iPhone 18 Pro series, the iPhone 17 line and older models, many of which are seeing festive discounts. A launch six months from now also means prices of the current models could drop further once the new ones arrive.
Should you wait or buy?
- Wait if you want the standard iPhone and can live with your current phone until spring 2027. The 120Hz screen and 2nm chip would be real upgrades if the leak is right.
- Buy now if you need a phone this month and are shopping in the Diwali sales. A discounted iPhone 17 or iPhone 16 is a safe pick today.
- Be careful with the price: a hike is hinted, so the iPhone 18 may not be cheaper than what you can find today.
Frequently asked questions
When will the iPhone 18 launch? DCS says the first half of 2027, and reports point to March or April. Apple has not confirmed anything.
Will the iPhone 18 get 120Hz? The leak says yes, with a 6.3-inch 1.5K OLED. It is unconfirmed.
Which chip will the iPhone 18 use? A 2nm A20 chip, according to the leak.
How much will the iPhone 18 cost in India? No price has leaked. The leak only hints at a price increase over the current model.
How reliable is this leak?
The source here is Digital Chat Station, a Weibo tipster who is often cited for early phone specifications, as reported by Gizmochina. Even so, Apple's plans can change months before a launch, and the report gives a window (first half of 2027) rather than a date. Details such as battery capacity and pricing are missing entirely. Until Apple sends out invitations, treat every spec in this article as a likely direction, not a final spec sheet. We will update this post if Apple or a more detailed leak adds numbers.
