iPhone 18 leaks are pouring in, but these Apple rumors excite me the most
By | Published: 2025-10-31 15:41:00 | Source: Digital Trends
The world of consumer electronics works in mysterious ways, not only in terms of the exciting technology it brings to the table each year, but also in terms of the sheer enthusiasm it arouses. And while that’s the case, no brand gets the public excited like Apple. Case in point: the iPhone 18 series.
It’s only been a few weeks since the release of the iPhone 17 series, but there are already a lot of leaks and alleged speculation about Apple’s upcoming smartphone lineup scheduled to launch next year. The 2027 lineup was Apple’s boldest and most satisfying package in years.
The iPhone 17 Pro has undergone a major overhaul in terms of external and internal improvements, and the Air model entered the realm of ultra-slim phones with standard waistlines, while the iPhone 17 was the most value-oriented phone Apple has sold in a while. Naturally, the iPhone 18 series has been raised to offer enough content and excellence. Let’s dive into some of the biggest speculation covering the iPhone 18 series.
It will sound familiar
So far, all reliable leaks have pointed to the same basic design language of the iPhone 18 series, except for some minor cosmetic tweaks. According to the digital chat station on the Chinese microblogging site Weibo, the iPhone 18 Pro will look like its predecessor. Apple likes to keep iterating every design for at least a few generations, so it makes sense.
But there can still be a little difference. The leaker indicates that the plastic part at the back, below the camera hump, will be somewhat transparent. As for the iPhone 17 Pro, it is dark and matches the color of the rest of the body. In the Silver version, we have a white block of plastic placed above the wireless charging coil. It’s not clear whether switching to a slightly transparent material is just an aesthetic choice or whether it will bring any practical benefits as well.
Speaking of cosmetic changes, it looks like Apple will be experimenting with some bright colors next year. According to the leaker Instant digital on WeiboThe iPhone 18 Pro is likely to come in three new colors. Coffee, purple and burgundy. However, the leaker warns that only one of these colors could make the final cut. I also support the latter theory.
Historically. Apple has kept the more vibrant, bubbly colors of the base iPhone, while the Pro models have mostly opted for simple shades. Apple broke with that tradition on the iPhone 17 Pro this year, with the bright Cosmic Orange shade, so it’s plausible that the hero color on its successor will turn out to be a bit too wild.
There are some conflicting rumors about what the phone will look like from the front. The Information recently reported that Apple had tried it out Face ID under the screen For iPhone 18 Pro, while the Supply Chain Analyzer is displayed Ross Young Predict smaller, dynamic, bead-shaped island pieces on the screen.
As far as the iPhone 18 is concerned, it will likely look identical to its immediate predecessor. This means we’re looking at a familiar 120Hz OLED panel with a pill-shaped Face ID slot on the front, and a portrait-oriented hump on the back that houses two camera lenses. The color palette will likely be different, although rumors are still quiet about what we can expect next year for the base iPhone model.
Likewise, the iPhone Air will likely stick to the same design formula, given Apple’s history of recycling the same design over a few generations. Interestingly, there are reports claiming that Apple’s ultra-thin phone did not live up to expectations, leading to production cuts, although it would be unnatural for Apple to cancel a product after just one generation.
I’m most excited about the interior
Given the level of upgrades Apple has provided on the iPhone 17 series phones, the scope of any major upgrades at the hardware level is minimal. To start, we’ll be getting a new processor next year. Leak calculation on Weibo Apple claims that Apple has tasked its long-term partner TSMC to make two variants of its next silicon chip – the A20 and A20 Pro.
The standard iPhone 18 is expected to get the A20 processor, while the Pro and Air models will get the more powerful A20 Pro version. These will be Apple’s first processors built on TSMC’s 2nm process node. Compared to the 3nm-based A19 series silicon, we expect some significant gains in raw performance and efficiency.
It appears that these processors will also adopt a new chip design. According to koApple will switch to WMCM (Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module) packaging technology, a rumor that has been confirmed by a few industry insiders as well. This technology allows the chip’s core and other components, such as DRAM, to be integrated into the same package at the chip level.
This approach is said to save material costs, enhance productivity, and also enhance overall system performance. In the future, the same technology will be deployed for M6 series processors. TSMC has reportedly already started work on a production line dedicated to making WMCM-based chips.
With the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple has finally switched to a large-sensor approach for its rear camera array. Although the competition has moved to denser 200MP camera sensors, it’s clear that Apple will stick with the same 48MP triple camera array on the iPhone 18 Pro. Interestingly, it can serve to upgrade important imaging technology commonly seen in professional cameras.
Digital chat station and ko We have already expected that the iPhone 18 Pro and its Max variant will adopt variable aperture technology. It’s unclear whether the convenience will also extend to the base iPhone 18 model as well. Interestingly, both Sony and Samsung have been offering this technology on smartphones for years. Variable aperture allows users to control the amount of light that reaches the camera sensor.
This can be done either by controlling the blades in front of the lens, or by switching the actual aperture. As far as benefits go, it offers a higher degree of control over images. By reducing the amount of light, users can avoid overexposure in bright surroundings. Conversely, switching to a wider aperture allows the camera to collect as much light data as possible and capture clear images in dark environments.
Variable aperture also provides flexibility regarding the strength of the depth effect and the clarity of the subject in bokeh shots. The dropout Instant Digital (via Weibo) It also claims that the camera control button will be simplified, making it pressure-sensitive only, and removing support for capacitive gestures.
Supply chain analyst Jeff Boo It is also expected that the iPhone 18 series will deploy Apple’s new C2 modem. Aside from boosting performance and power efficiency, it should add support for the faster mmWave flavor of 5G networks. Currently, the C1 modem inside the iPhone 16e and C1x that power the iPhone Air lacks mmWave 5G support.
Information Reports indicate that the iPhone 18 Pro will also get support for 5G satellite internet connectivity. The convenience will reportedly be provided via Starlink satellites operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company. Work in this area is already underway, although 5G satellite internet has not yet been commercialized.
In May, scientists in China Run The world’s first 5G satellite-to-smartphone broadband video call. A French startup called Constellation Technologies & Operations (CTO) is also working with satellite-linked 5G millimeter wave (5G mmWave) spectrum.
Oh, don’t forget the foldable
Arguably the biggest draw next year will be Apple’s first foldable phone. Most supply chain analysts, pundits and leak accounts expect the foldable iPhone to launch in the fall. Whether it will take after being called the iPhone 18, or something like the iPhone 18 Fold (similar to the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold), or whether Apple will opt for something simpler like the iPhone Fold (similar to the iPhone Air) – remains to be seen. Regardless of the naming scheme, this is shaping up to be an aggressive debut for Apple.
Let’s start with the looks, as Apple seems to want to deliver a knockout punch from the start. “I’m increasingly being told that users should imagine two titanium iPhone Air side by side. In other words, they will be extremely thin and a feat of design.” Bloomberg Reported in September.
In short, we can expect a fairly slim and premium device. Analyst Jeff Poe suggests that Apple may actually use a combination of aluminum and titanium in this device. However, Apple will face stiff competition from Samsung and Chinese brands like Honor and Oppo.
The latest crop of foldable phones from these brands already serve up waistlines of less than nine millimetres, while also packing some pretty serious imaging hardware and battery charging tech. Not only will Apple have to make a slim chassis, but it will also equip the phone with some hard-hitting internals. It seems that the foundation has already been laid.
TFI Securities Analyst Ming Chi Kuo He recently wrote in an investor note that the foldable iPhone will have a screen with virtually no creases on the foldable interior. So far, no brand has been able to completely remove the crease along the vertical fold line, so it will be interesting to see how Apple manages this pain point.
Regarding dimensions, Kuo indicates that the thickness of the device will be 9-9.5 mm in the folded state, and about 4.5-4.8 when unfolded. The flexible inner panel will reportedly stretch to 7.8 inches, while the outer cover display will measure 5.5 inches diagonally. The imaging hardware may be a bit low, as the phone will only have two rear cameras.
Every other brand in the game, including Google, already offers a three-lens setup on its foldable phones. Kuo also expects to use the same high-density battery cell technology for the iPhone Fold as the iPhone 17. However, the price may be on the higher end of the spectrum, falling to approximately US$2,000 to US$2,500.
Overall, it seems that the iPhone 18 series will focus on upgrades that are not visible from the outside, but will offer some important upgrades that could make it an attractive option for upgrades. The big surprise will be the foldable model, and assuming Apple doesn’t face some supply chain snags, it will be the talk of the tech town next year.
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