News in short
- iPhone 18e could get a larger 6.3-inch display and a 4,430mAh battery, according to a new leak.
- The reported battery capacity would be around 11 per cent higher than the iPhone 17e.
- The phone may also feature Apple’s A20 chip, 9GB RAM and a C2 modem.
- Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18e in spring 2027, but has not confirmed the details.
Apple’s next affordable iPhone could bring a bigger display and a noticeable battery upgrade. A new leak suggests the iPhone 18e may share a 6.3-inch screen and a 4,430mAh battery with the standard iPhone 18.
The information comes from Weibo tipster Fixed Focus Digital, who reportedly shared a diagram comparing the internal components of both phones. The leak also points to shared hardware and manufacturing processes. Apple has not confirmed any of these specifications.
iPhone 18e may get a 4,430mAh battery
The leaked diagram lists a 4,430mAh battery for both the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e. If accurate, that would be an increase of around 11 per cent over the iPhone 17e’s reported 4,005mAh capacity.
The standard iPhone 18 could also see a sizeable jump from the 3,671mAh capacity cited for its predecessor in the leak. The diagram reportedly attributes the extra internal space to changes in the bottom speaker and haptic engine.
These figures remain unverified. Battery capacity alone also does not determine real-world endurance. Chip efficiency, display settings and software optimisation will influence how long the phone lasts.
A larger display, but leaks disagree
The same leak points to a 6.3-inch display on the iPhone 18e. That would be larger than the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 17e and would bring the affordable model closer to the standard iPhone 18.
However, another Weibo tipster, Digital Chat Station, has previously suggested that the iPhone 18e could retain a 6.12-inch OLED panel with a 60Hz refresh rate. The standard iPhone 18, meanwhile, is tipped to offer a 6.3-inch display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate.
The camera setup could remain another major difference. The standard iPhone 18 is expected to feature two rear cameras, including an ultrawide sensor. The iPhone 18e may continue with a single 48-megapixel rear camera.
A20 chip and C2 modem also tipped
Earlier reports suggest the iPhone 18e could use Apple’s next-generation A20 chip, built on a 2nm process. That would replace the 3nm A19 chip in the iPhone 17e. The phone may also include 9GB of RAM, up from 8GB.
Both the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e are also tipped to use Apple’s C2 modem. This could replace the Qualcomm modem in the iPhone 17 and the C1X modem in the iPhone 17e.
Apple is reportedly planning to launch the iPhone 18e in spring 2027, alongside the standard iPhone 18 and a second-generation iPhone Air. The iPhone 17e started at $599 with 256GB storage. Pricing for its successor remains unknown.
For more context, read our earlier reports on the iPhone 18e’s rumoured A20 chip and front camera upgrade and the iPhone 18 specifications leak. The latest details are still rumours, so buyers should wait for Apple’s official announcement.
Source: MacRumors.
