Highlights
- Apple’s 2027 iPhone lineup is tipped to include iPhone Air 2, iPhone 18, iPhone 18e.
- iPhone 18 Pro series and first foldable iPhone expected in fall 2026, followed by iPhone 18, 18e, and Air 2 in early 2027.
- Apple has reportedly started testing iPhone 19 Pro and a second foldable iPhone (Ultra 2).
Apple’s future iPhone plans have surfaced in a new leak and revealed key details about the company’s expected 2027 smartphone lineup. According to popular tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS) on Weibo, Apple is already working on several next-generation iPhones including the iPhone Air 2, iPhone 18, iPhone 18e and even the iPhone 19 Pro series.
The leak also suggests that Apple’s second-generation foldable iPhone is already in the testing phase. Here are more details.
iPhone Air 2, iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e Specifications Tipped
DCS’s post on Weibo. (Translated via Google Translate)
According to DCS’s post, Apple’s 2027 lineup will include the iPhone Air 2, iPhone 18, and iPhone 18e. All three smartphones are said to feature 1.5K OLED displays although their screen sizes and refresh rates will differ.
The iPhone Air 2 is tipped to sport a 6.55-inch display with a 120Hz LTPO panel. The standard iPhone 18 is expected to feature a slightly smaller 6.3-inch 120Hz LTPO display.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 18e is said to be the most compact model in the lineup with a 6.12-inch screen. Unlike its siblings, it is expected to use a 60Hz LTPS display instead of an LTPO panel.
Launch Timeline
The latest leak aligns with previous reports regarding Apple’s launch strategy for the iPhone 18 series.
Apple is expected to introduce the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its first foldable iPhone during the fall of 2026. The standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 are then expected to follow as part of a second launch phase in early 2027.
iPhone 19 Pro and Second Foldable iPhone Under Development
The leak further claims that Apple has already begun testing and moulding work for the iPhone 19 Pro series. While the devices are still a long way from launch, this early development cycle is in line with Apple’s usual hardware planning process, which typically starts more than a year before a product reaches the market.
Digital Chat Station also states that Apple has started testing the display for its second-generation foldable iPhone, which is currently referred to as the iPhone Ultra 2. According to an earlier report, the upcoming foldable is expected to feature a larger display than its predecessor.
The tipster also notes that the “iPhone 19” branding is only a temporary label used to describe Apple’s next-generation iPhone lineup. This means the actually moniker of the lineup could be something entirely different.
iPhone 18 Pro Series – What to Expect?
While the latest leak focuses mainly on Apple’s future lineup, previous reports have suggested that the iPhone 18 Pro models will receive significant camera upgrades.
The Pro variants are expected to feature a variable aperture camera system along with improved image sensors. Apple is also reportedly planning to further differentiate its standard and Pro models by offering more premium hardware and camera features on the higher-end devices.
As with all early leaks, these details should be treated with caution as Apple’s plans and specifications could change before the devices are officially announced.
