Well-known digital blogger Digital Chat Station has revealed the latest news about the iPhone 18 series. Based on current supply chain information, the iPhone 18 series will further enhance the Pro series. Besides the upgraded form factor, the Pro Max will feature variable aperture materials and a larger aperture for the 48MP ± periscope lens. Furthermore, the current plan is to release the iPhone 18 Pro series and Fold foldable screen in September of next year, and the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e in the first half of 2027.
If the leak is true, it means the standard version of the iPhone 18 will be absent next year. However, given the significant sales share of the iPhone 17 Pro Max this year, further enhancements next year will likely stimulate sales. From this perspective, despite the delayed release of the standard version of the iPhone 18, the iPhone 17 Pro may become a new favorite due to its lower price. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17, released during the same period, is also expected to be a popular choice during e-commerce festivals.
In addition, from the perspective of product configuration, if the iPhone 18 Pro series uses a variable aperture and a large-bottom periscope telephoto lens, it will further enhance the product strength of the iPhone, and consumers' refined shooting needs will be better met. This also directly proves that the design direction of the variable aperture is correct, and other manufacturers may follow suit in the future. In the folding screen market, Apple's folding screen is finally coming out, although late. As for the price, it will definitely not be cheap, and it should be higher than the Pro Max, but with Apple's brand influence, there is no shortage of early adopters. The competition between Apple and Huawei in the folding screen market will also become very interesting. Let us wait and see.
