Apple’s iPhone range is on the brink of becoming much more intriguing. We are already aware of the iPhone Fold and the potential arrival of a “20th anniversary iPhone” featuring an all-display design. Now, The Information presents a comprehensive report on various new iPhones Apple is developing, revealing details not found elsewhere.
The most captivating aspect might be the extensive array of forthcoming iPhone models. This year, the company introduced the iPhone Air, bringing the total number of models available to five: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air, in addition to the entry-level iPhone 16e that debuted in February.
Currently, Apple is said to have seven different iPhone models in the pipeline: iPhone 17e (and its successor, the iPhone 18e), iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, iPhone Air 2, iPhone Fold, and iPhone 20.
Gradual enhancements for the base models
The report from The Information provides insight into each model. The iPhone 17e is set to be a “gradual enhancement” of the iPhone 16e, featuring magnetic wireless charging that was notably missing in its predecessor. The reason for separately mentioning the iPhone 18e remains unclear, as there aren’t new insights about it in the report.
Next is the “base” forthcoming iPhone model, the iPhone 18, which is expected to be revealed in the spring, a significant departure from Apple’s conventional September iPhone releases. Regarding new features, the sole mention is a sort of downgrade, as the haptic feedback and touch sensing functionality will be eliminated from the camera capture button for cost-saving measures.
The report indicates that the iPhone Air 2, set to debut in the spring of 2027 (implying there will be no iPhone Air model next year), will undergo a significant redesign, possibly featuring a second camera and a more affordable price point.
No Dynamic Island on the Pro models?
As usual, the flagship iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will launch in the fall of next year. Notable enhancements include an under-display FaceID sensor, effectively removing the Dynamic Island. The display, however, will not be entirely unobstructed, as the front-facing camera will likely be repositioned to the upper left corner of the display.
While the report describes the Dynamic Island as “unappealing,” Apple invested considerable effort into transforming what is fundamentally a camera cutout into a functional feature; it would seem unusual for the company to simply discard it in favor of a conventional punch-hole camera. This part of the report also contradicts a prior Bloomberg article, which suggested that Apple intends to merely decrease the size of the Dynamic Island soon, with plans for its eventual removal thereafter.
At least one of the rear cameras on the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max is expected to feature a mechanical aperture, and there will be a new image sensor capable of capturing more light in low-light conditions. Finally, an upgraded chip design may enhance the phone’s performance in AI-related tasks.
The new, new flagships
The most fascinating element of the report pertains to the brand-new iPhone flagships, which could potentially rank above the Pro models in Apple’s iPhone lineup hierarchy.
First up is the foldable iPhone Fold, which is anticipated to arrive in the fall of 2026, coinciding with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. It is rumored to possess a 5.3-inch display when folded and a 7.7-inch, landscape-oriented screen when opened. In contrast, Samsung and Google’s foldable devices feature a portrait-oriented main display. The iPhone Fold is expected to have a single front-facing camera and sensors located in the top-left corner of the display.
It’s notable that a 5.3-inch display is small by current standards, considering that Apple’s latest “compact” iPhone, the iPhone mini 13, came with a 5.4-inch display.
The report further claims that the design of the iPhone Fold is extremely intricate, and Apple is being “particularly secretive” about it, suggesting that the information we have seen (including this report) might contain inaccuracies. For instance, The Information asserts that the screen sizes for the iPhone Fold might change — something we find unlikely if the device is set to launch within the next year.
Lastly, the highlight of Apple’s iPhone collection could be the iPhone 20 (the name is uncertain, but it is timed for release to coincide with the iPhone’s 20th anniversary), scheduled for launch in the fall of 2027. It will reportedly feature a curved glass enclosure on both the front and back as well as along all four sides, implying the absence of a traditional frame commonly seen on modern smartphones. Instead, it could have a “n