iPhone 18’s new specs might bring subtle regressions to cut costs
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Rumors suggest the base iPhone 18 may feature minor display and chip downgrades compared to the iPhone 17 to reduce manufacturing costs, aligning it more with the budget iPhone 18e model.
- The iPhone 18 is expected to launch later than usual, possibly in early 2027, alongside the iPhone 18e, with simultaneous release allowing Apple to implement cost-cutting measures.
- Despite these regressions, key features like ProMotion support are likely to remain, and the performance drop in the new A20 chip may be minor but noticeable compared to the Pro variant.
- The iPhone 18 Pro model is reportedly not affected by these cost-cutting changes, ensuring that higher-end users will not experience these downgrades.
- Overall, the rumored changes are expected to be subtle enough that most users purchasing the base iPhone 18 or 18e may not notice significant differences.
