Revealed on: Aug 19, 2025 08:06 am IST
The iPhone 18 collection will possible be launched in two phases, with the usual iPhone 18 mannequin anticipated to debut in early 2027.
Over time, Apple has introduced its flagship iPhone fashions in both September or October. This yr, we might see all of the iPhone 17 fashions subsequent yr. Nevertheless, this may not be the case for the iPhone 18 collection. In line with South Korea’s ETNews, the iPhone 18 is reportedly anticipated to skip the September 2026 launch. However will Apple launch its normal iPhone in any respect? Properly, Apple will possible revamp its launch cycle, shifting the iPhone 18 launch to 2027. Due to this fact, there will probably be no iPhone 18 launch subsequent yr, however we’d see different high-end fashions as a part of Apple’s fall launch.
iPhone 18 launch timeline
The South Korean report highlighted that Apple might make a giant change to its launch cycle ranging from 2026. The corporate has additionally began to tell a number of of its suppliers that iPhone 18 is not going to be a part of Apple’s 2026 September launch. Nevertheless, the iPhone 18 Air, iPhone 18 Professional and iPhone 18 Professional Max will possible be launched within the fall of 2026. However, the iPhone 18 mannequin is predicted to launch in 2027 alongside the reasonably priced iPhone 18e.
This variation within the launch schedule might have a significant affect on consumers’ minds since subsequent yr they should select from higher-end fashions, that are considerably costly than the usual fashions. Now, folks planning to purchase the bottom variants should wait till 2027, about 6 six months after the iPhone 18 Pro fashions launch. Stories counsel that the change in launch schedule has been made to introduce Apple’s first foldable iPhone. Due to this fact, the foldable might also be part of Apple’s fall launch subsequent yr.
Due to this fact, Apple’s launch cycle has been divided into ‌two phases, with high-end fashions launching within the second half of the yr and normal fashions launching within the first half of the yr. The change has additionally begun with Apple releasing the iPhone 16e, and now the E-series will probably be accompanied by the bottom flagship mannequin.
Beforehand an analogous information was additionally reported by The Data and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, highlighting Apple’s plans for phased launch. Nevertheless, now the plans could have been finalised for the iPhone 18 collection. As of now, we’re awaiting the launch of the iPhone 17 collection, which is predicted to happen on September 9.
