Highlights
- iPhone 18 and 18e tipped to get 4,430mAh batteries.
- The iPhone 18e has single rear camera with a plastic infill, while the iPhone 18 has two cameras.
- Apple may introduce both smartphones in Q1 2027.
Internal X-ray photos leaked on an online forum on November 5, 2026, reveal Apple is preparing a big battery upgrade for its future smartphone range. According to component renderings shared by leaker Littertree66, both the standard iPhone 18 (codenamed Taycan (V67 K)) and the iPhone 18e (codenamed Nevera (V69)) are expected to use the same 4,430mAh batteries. That’s a big upgrade over the last generation, with the basic model getting a ~20% increase in capacity, and the ’e’ model getting a 10% boost. This is probably due to internal layout changes, such as removing the actual SIM tray.
iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e Battery Capacities Leaked
The upcoming iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e may possibly have the same 4,430mAh batteries. The leak suggests that Apple is standardising the interior chassis design for both versions ahead of their projected spring 2027 launch. That’s a huge leap up from previous generations, with the standard iPhone 18 getting a 20% boost in capacity (up to 3,671mAh) and the iPhone 18e getting a 10% increase (up to 4,005mAh).
Alleged iPhone 18 and 18e X-Ray Images Surface
Alleged iPhone 18 X-ray image (Source: Littertree66)
The automated X-ray inspection (AXI) photos of Apple’s unannounced iPhone 18 series have been reportedly leaked on the Chinese social platform, Baidu Tieba. The schematics depict the interior component layouts of two smartphones, providing fans and experts with a rare view behind the scenes of how Apple is laying out its next-generation hardware.
Alleged iPhone 18e X-ray image (Source: Littertree66)
Apple Could Reuse Battery Designs Across iPhone Models
Apple might be simplifying its production by using the same core internal parts in smartphones at various pricing tiers. The freshly leaked X-ray schematics reveal the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e have the same battery sizes, MagSafe charging arrays, and logic board layouts.
iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e Battery Specifications Compared
iPhone 18 battery capacity could increase by about 20% compared to iPhone 17
The latest leaks on hardware suggest a startling equivalence between Apple’s flagship standard model and its entry-level model. In terms of the comparison between the two handsets, it is expected that both the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will have the same 4,430mAh battery capacity, which would put the cheaper model on pace with the power offers of the main line.
What 4,430mAh Battery Capacity Could Mean for iPhone 18
The iPhone 18’s battery capacity jump to 4,430mAh significantly means that future iPhone customers will see a big gain in daily endurance. This boost in capacity, together with generational efficiency advantages of Apple’s next-generation CPUs, could easily provide hours of more screen-on time, video playback and gaming without adding any significant heft to the phone’s overall physical profile.
iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e Expected Specifications
Besides the same battery capacity, the leaks suggest several important hardware variations and overlap between the two upcoming devices. Both versions are expected to include a Dynamic island, steel-encased batteries and a single-core logic board design, with camera setups and other chips, such as ultra-wideband, differentiating the flagship from the entry-level model.
iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e Expected Launch Timeline
Apple is likely to stay with the updated spring launch schedule for its standard and budget smartphone lines. The iPhone 18 and the iPhone 18e are expected to be revealed officially in early spring 2027, after preliminary pre-production testing and chassis consolidation.
