Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 could feature a larger battery, an upgraded A20 chip, and a higher starting price when it launches in 2027. A new leak suggests Apple is preparing several hardware improvements for its standard iPhone, although the overall design will remain largely unchanged.
According to Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station, the iPhone 18 will retain its 6.3-inch OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, Dynamic Island, and Face ID. However, Apple reportedly plans to increase battery capacity and introduce its next-generation processor.
iPhone 18 Could Offer Better Battery Life With A20 Chip
The biggest reported improvement concerns battery capacity. The current iPhone 17 has a 3,692mAh battery, while its successor is expected to feature a larger cell. However, the leak does not provide an exact capacity or estimated battery life.
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The iPhone 18 is also expected to use Apple’s A20 chip, manufactured using a 2-nanometer process. The smaller manufacturing process should improve power efficiency, potentially allowing the device to deliver longer battery life alongside the increased capacity.
Apple has already introduced larger batteries in its iPhone 18 Pro models, suggesting that battery improvements remain a priority across the lineup.
Other rumored specifications include:
- Display: 6.3-inch OLED with 120Hz refresh rate.
- Processor: A20 chip built using a 2nm process.
- Camera: Dual rear camera system with a 48MP main sensor.
- Security: Face ID with the existing Dynamic Island design.
- Battery: Larger capacity than the iPhone 17.
iPhone 18 Price Could Increase in 2027
The same leak suggests Apple could raise the iPhone 18’s starting price, although the source has not provided a specific figure.
Apple previously increased the iPhone 17’s US starting price from $799 to $899 in September 2026. Rising memory and component costs are also putting pressure on smartphone manufacturers, making another price adjustment possible.
According to MacRumors, it remains unclear whether the rumored increase refers to the iPhone 17’s original launch price or its current retail price.
Meanwhile, the standard iPhone 18 is expected to launch in spring 2027, potentially alongside the iPhone 18e and second-generation iPhone Air.
Apple has yet to confirm the device’s specifications, pricing, or release date.
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