iPhone 18 will have two upgrades inspired by ‘Pro’ models, per leak

Apple has yet to release the iPhone 18, with only the iPhone 18 Pro and Duo models making their debut this fall. However, a recent leak suggests that two additional upgrades to the iPhone 18 are on the horizon, following the trend set by the iPhone 18 Pro. This fall, Apple deviated from its usual launch pattern by only introducing three new models: the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, along with the iPhone Duo. Rumors now hint at three more new iPhones arriving in early 2027, including a base iPhone 18.

Digital Chat Station, a leaker, shared on Weibo that the iPhone 18 will receive two upgrades inspired by the iPhone 18 Pro. The first upgrade involves an increase in battery capacity, a trend seen in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. The second upgrade includes the introduction of an A20 chip built on TSMC's new 2-nanometer process, which is expected to provide greater performance and efficiency gains compared to the standard A20 chip.

Despite these improvements, the smaller Dynamic Island feature is not anticipated to be part of the iPhone 18.

Interestingly, Digital Chat Station also hinted that the price of the iPhone 18 may rise from the current iPhone 17 cost, although this is largely speculative. The iPhone 17 has already seen a price increase of $100 since its launch, with the starting price now set at $899. Those interested in the base iPhone 18 are encouraged to share their thoughts in the comments section. For more Apple news, viewers can check out 9to5Mac on YouTube.