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Apple's iPhone 18 series is set to launch in the second half of 2026, and the rumor mill churns out new information every now and then. In its latest, we have the expected tech specs for the iPhone 18 series from the noted GF Securities analyst, Jeff Pu.
A new investor note details a handful of tech specs for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone or iPhone Fold:
| Tech Specs | iPhone Fold | iPhone 18 Pro | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 2026 | September 2026 | September 2026 |
| Display |
Main: 7.8-inch Outer: 5.3-inch |
6.3-inch | 6.9-inch |
|
Processor
|
A20 Pro, N2, WMCM | A20 Pro, N2, WMCM | A20 Pro, N2, WMCM |
| RAM | LPD5 12GB | LPD5 12GB | LPD5 12GB |
| Camera (Front) |
18MP Folded 18MP Unfolded |
18MP, 6P | 18MP, 6P |
| Camera (Rear) |
48MP 7P 48MP 6P |
48MP 7P VA |
48MP 7P VA 48MP Periscope 48MP 6P |
| Biometrics | Touch ID |
Face ID Smaller Dynamic Island |
Face ID Smaller Dynamic Island |
| Casing | Titanium and Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Modem | Apple C2 | Apple C2 | Apple C2 |
As 9to5Mac notes, Pu expects global smartphone shipments to drop by around 4% in 2026 due to the memory cost crisis. However, Apple is expected to stay immune to the decline and deliver a 2% year-over-year increase in 2026 while shipping over 250 million units.
Apple's inclusion of the N2 silicon, WMCM packaging, and 12GB LPDDR5 memory across the three models is in line with its AI roadmap, per the analyst. These powerups will allow Apple to process more advanced on-device AI workloads, including an upgraded Siri expected to roll out this year.
Only time will tell what Apple has in store for 2026, but several of these features have already been reported, including 12GB RAM and the C2 modem. Rumors around the iPhone 18 series are going in different directions, and Apple is said to follow a bi-annual launch schedule from this year.
At its September event, Apple is expected to unveil the foldable iPhone alongside the Pro models, while keeping the base iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 for the following year.
A recent post from tipster Digital Chat Station leaked the alleged display specs for different iPhone 18 series models, corroborating rumors that the Pro models will be the first to get an under-display Face ID.
However, the post doesn't mention the foldable iPhone, which is rumored to ditch Face ID for a side-mounted Touch ID and do away with the SIM tray. The foldable iPhone is expected to launch anytime between 2026 and 2028, but Apple could save the new form factor for the iPhone's 20th anniversary.
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Posted Friday 16 January 2026 at 5:00 pm AEST (my time).
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