Apple is rumoured to announce the iPhone 18 next year as the successor to the current iPhone 17. The model is expected to bring a host of upgrades and changes compared to the current iteration: the iPhone 17. The handset may debut with Apple’s updated design language of a horizontal camera plateau similar to the iPhone 18 Pro series. Plus, the iPhone 18 is expected to offer key upgrades in segments like the processor and screen. The device may use the A20 chip and sport a smaller Dynamic Island on screen.
For detailed context, here are the expected specifications and India price range and launch timeline.
iPhone 18 could pack a 6.3-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. Similar to the iPhone 17, the device is expected to boast a metallic frame. Apple may introduce the updated camera island design on the upcoming phone to ensure it looks similar to the iPhone 18 Pro models. But with one less camera sensor. It remains unclear whether Apple will incorporate or skip the LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor in the design overhaul.
Apple iPhone 18 expected to ship with an A20 chipset, an upgrade over iPhone 17’s A19. The handset will likely run on iOS 27 out of the box and support a suite of Apple Intelligence features. Plus, it may bring a C2 modem for connectivity and 9GB or 12GB RAM. The deployment of an A20 chipset could translate into better efficiency and improved performance.
Apple’s upcoming vanilla flagship is expected to ship with a higher mAh battery than its predecessor’s 3,692mAh cell. Coming to the cameras, the device may sport a 48MP main + 48MP ultrawide and an 18MP Centre Stage camera, similar to the iPhone 17. The upgrades in the battery and cameras are expected to be relatively minor.
Tipster @MajinBuofficia, who has a mixed track record of leaks and rumours, claimed to have leaked the iPhone 18 colours and design. AppleBuu claimed the phone may arrive in three colours: Pink, blue and white. The account further claimed the device is set to enter mass production in November 2026.
The iPhone 18 is preparing to enter mass production for a debut in the spring of 2027, and these are the 3 colors confirmed so far. https://t.co/jZi15uuWAp
— AppleBuu (@MajinBuofficia) October 19, 2026
In India, potential buyers can expect the smartphone to sit in the over Rs 1 lakh price category, likely in the sub-1.1-1.3 lakh price range. For context, the iPhone 17 currently costs Rs 99,900 in India after a recent price hike.
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Apple iPhone 18 launch date in India could fall somewhere around March 2027. However, readers should note that the company has not confirmed any details about the device. Hence, the information in this article should be taken with a pinch of salt.