After launching the iPhone 18 Pro series and its first foldable iPhone Duo in September, Apple is reportedly preparing to launch the standard iPhone 18 in March 2027. The upcoming smartphone is expected to be Apple’s most expensive standard iPhone yet. The iPhone 17 was launched in India at Rs 79,900, but its current official price has increased to Rs 99,900. As per leaks, the iPhone 18 could cost more than Rs 1 lakh in India (between 1,10,990-1,19,990).
As per reports, we may see the standard iPhone 18 alongside the iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2 in March next year. Production of the phone is said begin towards the end of November 2026. Apple has not officially confirmed the launch date or the pricing. We suggest fans to wait for an official announcement to know the final price, specifications and launch date.
Apple iPhone 18 Leaks
The iPhone 18 is expected to feature a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display, similar to the iPhone 17. The screen may support a 120Hz refresh rate, which should make scrolling and animations smoother. There are also rumours of a smaller Dynamic Island, although it is not clear whether Apple will bring this change to the standard model.
Under the hood, the smartphone could be powered by Apple’s A20 chipset, reportedly based on a 2nm manufacturing process. The new processor could offer better performance and power efficiency compared to the current generation.
The iPhone-maker may also upgrade the memory. While analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has reportedly suggested 9GB RAM, analyst Jeff Pu believes the phone could come with 12GB RAM. The final configuration remains unclear.
For photography, the iPhone 18 is expected to retain a dual rear camera setup. It may also feature Apple’s C2 modem, although details about connectivity improvements have not been confirmed. Some leaks also suggest the Apple may bring the iPhone 18 in new colour and improved battery size.
