Apple iPhone 18

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Brand: Apple Category: Mobiles Release Status: Coming Soon. Expected Spring 2027 Platform / OS: iOS 20
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  • Processor Apple A20
  • Display 6.3 inches
  • Battery 3850 mAh Li-Ion, non-removable
  • Camera 48 MP

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Apple iPhone 18: At a Glance

Apple iPhone 18 has a 6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display, the Apple A20 chipset, a 48 MP main camera and a 3850 mAh battery.

Release Status Coming Soon. Expected Spring 2027
RAM & Storage 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM (NVMe)
Operating System iOS 20
Selfie Camera 24 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), PDAF, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor)
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Resolution 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Dimensions & Weight 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) | 168 g (5.93 oz)
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot, BT 5.4, A2DP, LE, USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
Display 6.3 inches, 96.2 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) - LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Processor (SoC) Apple A20 (2 nm)
Rear Camera 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS + 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Macro photography
Battery & Charging 3850 mAh | 35W wired, PD2.0 (50% in 22 min); 25W wireless (MagSafe / Qi2); 4.5W reverse wired

Specs

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Network

Network: 6 of 6 specifications specified
Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66
5G Network 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed HSPA, LTE-A, 5G (Apple C2 5G modem)

LAUNCH

LAUNCH: 2 of 2 specifications specified
Announced 2026, Late / Early 2027 Rollout
Status Coming Soon. Expected Spring 2027

BODY

BODY: 5 of 5 specifications specified
Dimensions 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight 168 g (5.93 oz)
Build Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), color-infused matte glass back, aerospace-grade aluminum frame
SIMs SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Nano-SIM and eSIM / Dual eSIM (US)
Water Resistant IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)

Display

Display: 4 of 4 specifications specified
Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Size 6.3 inches, 96.2 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. Ceramic Shield 2 glass

PLATFORM

PLATFORM: 4 of 4 specifications specified
Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. iOS 20
Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Apple A20 (2 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Hexa-core (2x High-Performance + 4x High-Efficiency cores)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Apple GPU (5-core graphics, hardware-accelerated ray tracing)

MEMORY

MEMORY: 2 of 2 specifications specified
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. No
Internal 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM (NVMe)

MAIN CAMERA

MAIN CAMERA: 3 of 3 specifications specified
Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Macro photography
Camera Features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Camera Control button, Spatial video & photo capture, Photographic Styles
Video 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Spatial Video, stereo sound rec.

SELFIE CAMERA

SELFIE CAMERA: 3 of 3 specifications specified
Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. 24 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), PDAF, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor)
Features HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, Audio Mix, Spatial Audio
Video 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

SOUND

SOUND: 2 of 2 specifications specified
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack No

COMMS

COMMS: 6 of 7 specifications specified
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 5.4, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. Yes
Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. Not specified
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort

Features

Features: 1 of 1 specifications specified
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB 2nd gen), Emergency SOS & Messages via satellite

BATTERY

BATTERY: 3 of 4 specifications specified
Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. Li-Ion, non-removable
Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. 3850 mAh
Placement Not specified
Charging The functionality responsible for recharging batteries in portable devices, such as mobile phones, significantly influences both battery lifespan and the practicality of daily product usage.The charging process, encompassing factors like voltage, current, and completion actions, is contingent upon the battery's size and type.Contemporary battery chargers dynamically adjust charging parameters based on the battery's current charging state. Charging an empty battery poses no safety risk, allowing for a quicker charging process. Consequently, many charging speed benchmarks, including ours, specify the battery level achieved after a 30-minute session on an empty battery.Standard chargers with a power output of 5V/1A, equivalent to 5W, serve as a baseline, with anything surpassing this speed classified as quick or fast charging. 35W wired, PD2.0 (50% in 22 min); 25W wireless (MagSafe / Qi2); 4.5W reverse wired

MISC

MISC: 5 of 5 specifications specified
Colors Ultramarine Teal, Starlight White, Space Black, Lavender, Coral Pink
Model A3494, iPhone19,3
SAR SAR (Specific absorption rate): Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. 1.12 W/kg (head), 1.15 W/kg (body)
SAR EU Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. 0.98 W/kg (head), 0.98 W/kg (body)
Price $849.00 / €979.00 / £849.00

TESTS

TESTS: 3 of 4 specifications specified
Performance Geekbench 6 (est.): Single 3,950 / Multi 10,100 | AnTuTu v10: 2,350,000+
Display 3000 nits peak outdoor brightness (specification target)
Loudspeaker Not specified
Battery (new) Active use score target: 15:40h
Lab & Spec Evaluation

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

  • Design 9.4 / 10
  • Display 9.5 / 10
  • Performance 9.7 / 10
  • Camera 9.3 / 10
  • Battery 9.3 / 10

Reasons to Buy (Pros)

  • Next-generation 2nm Apple A20 chip paired with 12GB RAM for full on-device Apple Intelligence
  • 6.3-inch 120Hz LTPO Super Retina XDR ProMotion display with a smaller Dynamic Island
  • Upgraded dual 48MP rear camera system (48MP Fusion Main + 48MP Ultrawide) and 24MP front camera
  • 256GB base storage and Ceramic Shield 2 front protection

Reasons to Avoid (Cons)

  • Staggered launch schedule places retail availability after the fall iPhone 18 Pro release
  • Lacks a dedicated optical telephoto lens (relies on 2x optical-quality sensor crop)
  • USB Type-C port on the standard model remains limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds

The Apple iPhone 18 is a Apple smartphone that pairs a 6.3 inches, 96.2 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) (LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)) display with the Apple A20 (2 nm) processor. Announced in 2026, Late / Early 2027 Rollout (Coming Soon. Expected Spring 2027), the device is positioned for buyers looking for a competitive option around 849.

Design and Display

On the outside, the Apple iPhone 18 measures 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) and weighs 168 g (5.93 oz), featuring a Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), color-infused matte glass back, aerospace-grade aluminum frame construction. The front is built around a 6.3 inches, 96.2 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) panel with a resolution of 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density), giving users sharp text rendering and smooth scrolling for everyday browsing and media playback.

Performance, Software, and Memory

Powering the Apple iPhone 18 is the Apple A20 (2 nm) SoC (Hexa-core (2x High-Performance + 4x High-Efficiency cores)) paired with the Apple GPU (5-core graphics, hardware-accelerated ray tracing) GPU. Memory configurations include 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM (NVMe) (Card slot: No). Out of the box, the phone runs iOS 20.

Camera Configuration

For photography, the rear camera setup consists of: 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Macro photography. Video capture on the main system supports 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Spatial Video, stereo sound rec.. On the front, selfie duties and video calls are handled by a 24 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), PDAF, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) camera.

Battery Life, Charging, and Connectivity

Battery capacity is rated at 3850 mAh (Li-Ion, non-removable), with charging support rated at 35W wired, PD2.0 (50% in 22 min); 25W wireless (MagSafe / Qi2); 4.5W reverse wired. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot) and USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort.

Apple iPhone 18 — Frequently Asked Questions

What processor and storage options does the Apple iPhone 18 have?

The Apple iPhone 18 is powered by the Apple A20 (2 nm) chipset with an Hexa-core (2x High-Performance + 4x High-Efficiency cores) CPU and Apple GPU (5-core graphics, hardware-accelerated ray tracing) GPU. Memory and storage configurations include 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM (NVMe).

What is the battery capacity and charging speed of the Apple iPhone 18?

The Apple iPhone 18 comes with a 3850 mAh battery (Li-Ion, non-removable) and supports 35W wired, PD2.0 (50% in 22 min); 25W wireless (MagSafe / Qi2); 4.5W reverse wired.

How good is the Apple iPhone 18 camera setup?

On the rear, the Apple iPhone 18 features 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Macro photography. It supports video recording at 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Spatial Video, stereo sound rec.. For selfies, it includes a 24 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), PDAF, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) front camera.

Does the Apple iPhone 18 support 5G, NFC, and a headphone jack?

Yes, the Apple iPhone 18 supports 5G networks (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6). NFC support: Yes. 3.5mm headphone jack: No.

What is the price and release status of the Apple iPhone 18?

The estimated retail price of the Apple iPhone 18 is around $849. Market status: Coming Soon. Expected Spring 2027. Available colorways include Ultramarine Teal, Starlight White, Space Black, Lavender, Coral Pink.

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