Rumors are becoming increasingly precise around Apple’s next-generation entry-level model. According to new leaks, the future iPhone 18e will feature a larger screen than its predecessor, as well as a higher-capacity battery. The iPhone 18e is expected to match its bigger sibling, the iPhone 18, in screen size, with a 6.3" diagonal for both models, whereas the iPhone 17e still had a 6.1-inch display.
Improved battery life for Apple’s entry-level model
This is what Chinese leaker Fixed Focus Digital reveals, also adding that the batteries of these two iPhones will be upgraded, reaching 4440 mAh, which is 21% more for the iPhone 18 compared with the 17, and 11% more for the iPhone 18e compared with the 17e.
Apple A20 chip fabricated in 2 nm and 9 GB of RAM
Another improvement for the entry-level model is an Apple A20 processor fabricated in 2 nm, compared with the previous A19 in 3 nanometers. Other sources within the industry, such as analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, specify that this chip would now be backed by 9 GB of Ram memory (compared with 8 GB currently) and would be accompanied by a new Apple C2 in-house 5G modem.
In line with Apple’s new release schedule, the iPhone 18 and 18e will be released in spring 2027, alongside the iPhone Air 2. The indicative prices for this future lineup remain unknown to date.
Reminder of the key features of the Apple iPhone 18e (rumors):
• Display: 6.3"
• Processor: Apple A20 fabricated in 2 nm
• Ram memory: 9 GB
• Camera: single 48-MP rear sensor
• Connectivity: Apple C2 modem
• Battery: 4,430 mAh