Apples affordable iPhone is getting a new chip and selfie camera, report claims

Apple's budget-friendly iPhone is set to receive upgrades, according to a report by leaker Digital Chat Station. The rumored iPhone 18e will feature a 6.12-inch OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, as opposed to the previously speculated 120Hz display. Powered by Apple's new A20 chip, the device will also include a single 48-megapixel camera and a 24-megapixel front camera.

Notably, this is a departure from the high-resolution cameras found in the latest iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models. While the move towards a 60Hz display rate may be seen as a step down, it is not entirely out of the ordinary, as the new iPad mini released earlier this year also boasts a 60Hz OLED display. The iPhone 18e is expected to be launched in the spring of 2027, alongside the iPhone 18 and Apple's upcoming iPhone Air 2.