A leaker says the standard iPhone 18 will have a bigger battery and may cost more. If you plan to upgrade in 2027, it is worth knowing now.
The next standard iPhone may come with a bigger battery and a higher price. That is the claim from a leaker known as Digital Chat Station, who posted on Weibo today. It is a rumor, not an announcement, so treat every detail as unconfirmed.
The iPhone 18 is said to keep a 6.3-inch OLED screen that refreshes up to 120 times a second, plus the Dynamic Island and Face ID. It is expected to use the A20 chip and a 48-megapixel dual rear camera. The battery is said to be larger than the iPhone 17's 3,692 mAh. That number measures battery size, and a higher number generally means more capacity.
The leaker also speculated that the price could rise. Apple already raised the iPhone 17's US starting price from $799 to $899 in September 2026.
The post does not say how much bigger the battery will be. It also does not say whether a price increase would be measured against the iPhone 17's original $799 price or its current $899 price, or whether it would apply in the United States.
The leaker expects the iPhone 18 to arrive in the first half of 2027, alongside the iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2. He predicts the standard iPhone 18 will be the best seller of the three. If you plan to upgrade next year, it may be smart to start budgeting now.
Rumors point to better battery life but possibly a higher price for the iPhone 18, so plan your budget before the expected 2027 launch.
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