Apple’s iPhone 18e will look similar as its predecessor, the iPhone 17e (pictured). But it will have two big upgrades inside.Credit: Apple
Apple’s most affordable iPhone is getting some neat new features, but a 120Hz display isn’t one of them.
This is according to leaker Digital Chat Station, who shared his findings on Weibo.
According to the report, the iPhone 18e will have a 60Hz, 6.12-inch OLED display, Apple’s new A20 chip, a single, 48-megapixel camera, and a 24-megapixel front camera.
That last one sounds a bit unlikely, as even the latest iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max only have an 18-megapixel selfie camera. Apple doesn’t typically bestow top features on its most affordable device.
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The A20 chip sounds more likely; the iPhone “e” series traditionally had a powerful chip, with the company cutting costs on cameras and displays.
Speaking of display, the 60Hz refresh rate is a bit disappointing, but it also seems pretty likely, given that the new iPad mini, which launched earlier this week, features a 60Hz OLED display.
The iPhone 18e is likely to launch in spring 2027, alongside the iPhone 18 and Apple’s super-thin iPhone Air 2.
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