From 2026, Apple’s Pro models will hit the market before; the most affordable versions will be released months later
Planning to separate the launch of the iPhone 18 line into two phases, with an interval of approximately 6 months between them. The manufacturer will launch the Smartphone Pro versions from September 2026, while the most affordable models on the line, along with a new version of the iPhone 16E, will reach the market only from March 2027.
This strategy represents a change in Apple’s traditional schedule, which usually presents all models of a new line simultaneously. The information is from the specialized site, which consulted sources from the company’s supplier chain.
The company also of iPhone 18 in India. This initiative seeks to reduce China’s dependence on manufacturing, considering that the tariffs imposed by the US President (Republican party) affect the company’s profit margins.
In addition, even before the iPhone 18, Apple also prepares the launch of a thinner version of the smartphone in 2025. According to the device, the device should be called “iPhone 17 Air”. The report of Information, It also indicated that the technology giant plans to present a folding iPhone in 2026.
The launch in steps will affect consumers who await the different models of the iPhone 18 line, creating a waiting interval between the versions premium and the most affordable.
