iPhone 18 Rumor Reality Check: 20 Claims Ranked by Likelihood

Key Points:

• Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro models and its first foldable iPhone within two months, with the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 expected to launch in spring 2027 under a new split-launch strategy.
• The iPhone 18 Pro models will feature a variable aperture 48MP main camera, larger batteries, more RAM (9GB to 12GB), new colors including Dark Cherry, and potentially faster Apple-designed C2 modems with 5G satellite support.
• The foldable iPhone, possibly named "iPhone Ultra," is expected to have a book-style design with a 5.5-inch outer screen and 7.8-inch inner display, a nearly crease-free foldable screen, and a price exceeding $2,000.
• Rumors suggest some design changes such as a smaller Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro, thicker camera modules, and simplified camera controls, though some features like a hole-punch selfie camera and under-display front camera on the foldable seem unlikely.
• Analysts predict price increases across the lineup due to rising memory and storage costs, with iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max starting around $1,299 and $1,399 respectively, while the foldable iPhone will be significantly more expensive.