{
  "id": 16747094,
  "title": "First iPhone 18e specs leak point towards a disappointing upgrade for Apple's next low-cost iPhone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/first-iphone-18e-specs-leak-point-towards-a-disappointing-upgrade-for",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-27T11:42:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/first-iphone-18e-specs-leak-point-towards-a-disappointing-upgrade-for-apples-next-low-cost-iphone"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In early 2027, Apple may launch the iPhone 18 and the iPhone 18e simultaneously, according to rumors. While the standard iPhone 18 remains a mystery, the low-cost iPhone 18e has leaked specs, revealing a disappointing upgrade. The 6.12-inch OLED display maintains a 60Hz refresh rate, a step back from the adaptive 1-120Hz rates found in other non-Pro iPhones. Powered by the A20 chip, the iPhone 18e houses a single 48MP rear camera and a potentially upgraded 24MP front camera. Despite the display downgrade, the cost-saving measures may be necessary. The phone's RAM is rumored to be 9GB, though it falls short of the 12GB needed for the latest on-device AI features. The 18MP front camera upgrade, while intriguing, could remain a feature reserved for the standard iPhone 18. Apple's launch window for both phones remains uncertain, but the iPhone 17e's February 2027 debut suggests a similar timeline for the upcoming devices.",
  "summary": "iPhone 18e could come with a 60Hz screen again, because those cost savings certainly aren't coming from the memory.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}