Abstract:
Revelation information about Apple’s next entry-level smartphone has surfaced again. The latest news shows that the iPhone 18e, planned to be released in 2027, may use the same large-capacity battery design as the standard iPhone 18, which means that Apple may further narrow the hardware gap between the two models.
According to information released by the whistleblower Fixed Focus Digital, a schematic diagram purportedly showing the internal structure of iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e shows that the two devices have a high degree of similarity in internal layout. While the camera specs are different, the most notable thing they have in common is the battery specs. According to reports, both phones will eventually be equipped with batteries with a capacity of 4430mAh.
Judging from the exposed data, the battery capacity of the iPhone 18 code-named "Taycan" is marked from 3671mAh to 4430mAh, while the iPhone 18e code-named "Nevera" is marked from 4005mAh to 4430mAh. Sources believe that this capacity difference may be related to the fact that some markets still need to retain the physical SIM card slot, while the version using the eSIM solution can use the freed up internal space to install a larger battery.
If the news is true, 4430mAh will become the actual target capacity of the two models. Among them, for the iPhone 18e, this means that it will have a significant increase in battery capacity compared to the previous generation; and for the standard version of the iPhone 18, this will also be a substantial upgrade in battery life.
In addition to the battery, the news also pointed out that the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will share multiple core components. Both devices are expected to be powered by Apple's new generation A20 processor and use similar in-house manufacturing processes. It has been previously reported that Apple hopes to improve the commonality of parts between product lines to optimize production efficiency and reduce costs.
However, the two models will still remain differentiated in terms of imaging systems and display specifications. The standard iPhone 18 is expected to continue to be equipped with a dual-camera system, including an ultra-wide-angle lens, while the iPhone 18e may continue to have a single-camera design. In terms of display, the standard version model is expected to provide a higher refresh rate, while the 18e is positioned at a relatively entry-level product level.
At the same time, another well-known whistleblower, Digital Chat Station, previously stated that the iPhone 18e may be equipped with a 2-nanometer A20 chip, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, and an upgrade to the front camera. Market analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has also predicted that Apple will equip its 2027 entry-level iPhone with 9GB of memory, higher than the 8GB configuration of the current model.
In addition, market rumors show that iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e may also use Apple's self-developed C2 modem to replace the Qualcomm solution and Apple's first-generation C series baseband products used in some previous models.
According to the information currently circulating, Apple is expected to launch iPhone 18, iPhone 18e and the second-generation iPhone Air in the spring of 2027. However, the above-mentioned news comes from the supply chain and leakage channels. Apple has not officially confirmed the relevant configurations, so the actual product specifications may still change before the official release.
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