Highlights
- Apple plans the iPhone 17e, iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and the long‑rumoured iPhone Fold for 2026.
- Its 2027 Lineup includes the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e and a redesigned iPhone Air 2 with possible dual cameras and lower pricing.
- Apple is developing the iPhone 20 for in fall 2027 to mark the iPhone’s 20th anniversary.
Apple is reportedly working on at least eight new iPhone models that are expected to launch between 2026 and 2027. According to a new report from The Information, the company has an ambitious product roadmap that includes everything from incremental updates to major design changes, along with long-rumoured devices such as the iPhone Fold and the iPhone 20. Here’s what we know based on the recent report.
Apple’s 2026 iPhone Roadmap
The latest report claims that Apple will kick things off with the iPhone 17e, which is expected to arrive in spring 2026. This model is described as an “incremental update” over the iPhone 16e and will feature Apple’s latest C1X modem. Notably, the iPhone 17e is expected to bring back magnetic wireless charging. As per the report, the device “will feature a glass back that supports magnetic wireless charging, one of the features consumers missed most on the iPhone 16e.” While the current iPhone 16e supports standard Qi charging, it does not offer magnetic charging.
Later in fall 2026, Apple is said to introduce the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. These flagship models are expected to debut under-display Face ID technology, while the front-facing camera will be moved to the top-left corner of the display, in line with earlier reports. The iPhone 18 Pro lineup will also reportedly include a mechanical aperture on at least one camera. “This will allow inclusion of a new camera image sensor that can capture more light at night while preventing washed-out photos during the day,” the report states.
In terms of design, the iPhone 18 Pro models “will be similar to that of the iPhone 17 Pro.” Internally, the devices are expected to use a new chip technology from TSMC that “puts the memory chips closer to the iPhone’s core processor,” potentially improving performance and efficiency.
Another major highlight of Apple’s roadmap is the iPhone Fold, which is currently targeted for a fall 2026 launch. According to the report, the foldable iPhone will feature a 7.7-inch display when unfolded, offering an aspect ratio similar to an iPad. When folded, the screen size will shrink to 5.3 inches. The device will be “more wide than tall when unfolded,” the report adds, though it also notes that “one person involved in the project cautioned that the size of the displays could change.”
During development and trial production, Apple is reportedly facing challenges with the foldable display. The Information stated that the company is “encountering a high level of defects.” However, this is described as “to be expected at this stage.” The selfie camera on the iPhone Fold is said to be positioned in the upper-left corner of the display, alongside light, proximity, and other sensors.
Apple’s 2027 iPhone Roadmap
Looking ahead to spring 2027, Apple is said to be preparing the standard iPhone 18, which is again described as an “incremental update.” One of the key changes mentioned in the report is the removal of haptic feedback and touch sensing from the Camera Control feature, as previously reported.
The iPhone 18e is also expected to launch in spring 2027. According to The Information, “We don’t know much about changes to this new budget iPhone model, except that it will have wireless charging as its predecessor did.”
Apple is also continuing work on the iPhone Air 2, which is reportedly planned for spring 2027. The report says Apple has gone “back to the drawing board and redesigning the iPhone Air because of the first model’s poor sales.” The company is “considering” adding a second rear camera and reducing the price to make the device more appealing.
Finally, Apple is said to be developing the iPhone 20, which is expected to launch in fall 2027 to mark the iPhone’s 20th anniversary. Bloomberg had previously reported that Apple is planning a bold new design for the milestone model, noting that it will “make more extensive use of glass.”
The Information report reads, “The curved glass enclosure on the front and back and along all four edges will enable a screen without the black frame that typically appears along the edges of smartphone displays. It couldn’t be learned if the display itself will curve around the edges. Instead of a full metal frame, there’s only a narrow metal band running around the midpoint of the device’s edge, where the buttons sit. Apple plans to place the phone’s selfie camera under the display, making it the first iPhone with a full edge-to-edge display and no cutouts.
Based on everything revealed in the latest reports, it is clear that Apple’s iPhone lineup is expected to undergo a big shakeup in the next two years. While fans would definitely be excited for most of the models, we are especially looking forward to what Apple does with the iPhone 20, commemorating iPhone’s 20th anniversary. Anyhow, we still have some time for that and we may get more updates in the future.
FAQs
Q1. How many new iPhones is Apple planning to launch?
Answer. Apple is reportedly working on at least eight new iPhone models between 2026 and 2027.
Q2. What are the highlights of the 2026 iPhone lineup?
Answer. The lineup includes the iPhone 17e (spring, with magnetic wireless charging), iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max (fall, with under‑display Face ID and mechanical aperture camera), and the long‑rumored iPhone Fold with a 7.7‑inch unfolded display.
Q3. What changes are expected in the 2027 iPhone models?
Answer. Apple plans the iPhone 18 (incremental update), iPhone 18e (budget model with wireless charging), and a redesigned iPhone Air 2 with possible dual cameras and lower pricing.
Q4. What is special about the iPhone 20?
Answer. The iPhone 20, expected in fall 2027, will mark the iPhone’s 20th anniversary and feature a bold new design making extensive use of glass.