😐 Chinese insider Digital Chat Station shared fresh information on the upcoming iPhone 17e and iPhone 18 Pro lineups — based on data from Apple’s supply chain.
iPhone 18 Pro / Pro Max
• Pro Max may receive a new form factor — one of the most noticeable design changes in recent years.
• Expected to feature a variable aperture camera for more flexible depth-of-field control.
• The camera block on iPhone 18 Pro will remain unchanged, similar to the 17 Pro, but the lower glass panel will become more transparent.
• New body colors are also expected.
• The 48 MP periscope camera will get an upgraded, wider aperture — improving low-light photography.
iPhone 17e
• Design will be closer to the iPhone 15.
• Instead of the notch — Dynamic Island.
• 6.1" display with 60 Hz refresh rate.
Release timeline
September 2026 — expected launch of iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Air, and the first foldable iPhone.
Spring 2026 — iPhone 17e announcement.
Early 2027 — base iPhone 18 and 18e to arrive later than the flagships. Apple may separate flagship and base model releases moving forward.
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