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The iPhone 18 Pro and first-generation iPhone Fold have yet to be announced, and Apple is already allegedly making plans to launch their successors next year. The California-based giant will employ a strategic path for 2027 as it attempts to unveil a total of six flagships, three of which include the iPhone 20 Pro, iPhone 20 Pro Max, and the iPhone Fold 2.
With six flagships arriving in 2027, Apple will cannibalize the sales of various models if it chooses to unveil all of them at a single keynote
The interesting bit about the latest rumor is that Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station refers to next year’s flagships as the iPhone 19 Pro, despite the fact that a previous report stated that Apple will skip the number “19” and move to “20” as part of its 20th-anniversary launch. Regardless, he mentions that during the first quarter of 2027, we will be greeted by the base iPhone 18, followed by the iPhone Air 2 and the successor to the iPhone 17e, the iPhone 18e.
Later in the year, the iPhone 20 Pro, iPhone 20 Pro Max, and the iPhone Fold 2 are expected to launch during Apple’s September keynote, with the second-generation foldable flagship rumored to feature a wider display compared to its immediate predecessor while maintaining the underlying display technology.
Q1 2027 launch
- Base iPhone 18 with 120Hz OLED with ProMotion support
- iPhone Air 2 with 120Hz OLED with ProMotion support
- iPhone 18e with 60Hz OLED without ProMotion support
Q3 2027 launch
- iPhone 20 Pro
- iPhone 20 Pro Max
- iPhone Fold 2
Based on the rumor, Apple has tested and molded the iPhone 20 Pro, iPhone 20 Pro Max, and iPhone Fold 2, hinting that the company may have prepped various prototypes for when it ultimately shifts to the mass production stage in the second half of 2027. However, since Digital Chat Station doesn’t have the cleanest of track records, readers should treat this information with a pinch of salt, and we’ll return with more updates.
News Source: Digital Chat Station
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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