Apple may launch 3 new iPhones in March 2027 including iPhone 18

Apple may launch three new iPhones in early 2027. According to rumours and reports, the standard iPhone 18 is expected to arrive alongside the iPhone 18e and a second-generation iPhone Air. Apple has reportedly kept this year's September event exclusive to the Pro models and its first-ever foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, giving its premium range a window of its own to shine. However, the company is not ditching the standard models or the rest of the lineup. Instead, it is said to be saving these models for a spring launch, which could take place anytime between February and April, with March cited as the most likely window.

So what should we expect from the iPhone 18, iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2? A new chipset, the power of iOS 27 and a few more upgrades up Apple’s sleeve. Let us take a look.iPhone 18: What to expect

The iPhone 18 is tipped to retain a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate. The screen could be brighter and have slimmer bezels. However, reports indicate that it may keep the standard-sized Dynamic Island rather than the smaller version used on the Pro models.

A report by tipster Fixed Focus Digital had earlier claimed that both the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will feature a 4,430mAh battery. That would be an increase of around 20 per cent over the iPhone 17's 3,692mAh battery capacity.

The new generation of standard iPhone is also said to get redesigned internal components and the possible removal of the physical SIM tray, which could create additional room for a larger battery, although this change may not apply in every market.

Under the hood, the iPhone 18 is expected to use Apple’s A20 processor, built on TSMC’s 2-nanometre process. The chip could offer faster performance and up to 30 per cent better power efficiency than the A19. Reports suggest the phone may have either 9GB or 12GB of RAM, along with Apple’s C2 modem. Storage options could include 256GB and 512GB.

On the camera front, Apple is likely to retain two 48-megapixel rear cameras, covering wide and ultra-wide photography. Reports disagree on whether the front camera will have an 18-megapixel or a 24-megapixel sensor. Other expected features include a revised Camera Control button, IP68 water and dust resistance, and iOS 27. The software could bring a more capable Siri, reportedly using Google’s Gemini technology to improve conversations and tasks across apps.iPhone 18e: What to expect

The more affordable iPhone 18e looks set to be a performance-focused update rather than a redesign. Its biggest change is expected to be the A20 chip, which some reports suggest could be the same silicon used in the standard iPhone 18.

As for the display, most reports suggest that it will retain a 6.1-inch OLED panel. However, a leaked diagram posted on Weibo indicates a possible move to a 6.3-inch screen. The refresh rate is expected to remain at 60Hz, so there is no ProMotion here. Apple is also tipped to stick with a single 48-megapixel rear camera, although the front camera could get an upgrade to 24 megapixels.

Beyond that, RAM is rumoured to be around 8GB or 9GB, and the phone may pair the A20 chip with the C2 modem. The battery is tipped to be the same 4,430mAh unit as the iPhone 18. Reports are also divided on the display cutout, with some expecting the notch to stay while others suggest that the e-series could finally get a Dynamic Island.iPhone Air 2: What to expect

Rumours about the iPhone Air 2 remain mixed. The device could receive a second 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera, improved battery life, a smaller Dynamic Island and the A20 Pro chip. It may retain a 6.5-inch display, titanium construction, 12GB of RAM and an 18-megapixel front camera, while becoming about 0.4mm thinner.advertisementiPhone 18, iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2: Expected price in IndiaApple recently raised the prices of the iPhone 17, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air, so the next-generation models are not expected to come cheap either. Reports suggest the iPhone 18 may start at Rs 99,900 in India. Meanwhile, the iPhone 18e could retain the revised starting price of the iPhone 17e, which recently increased to Rs 79,900 in India. The iPhone Air 2 could also carry forward the iPhone Air's revised starting price of Rs 1,49,900.

Do note that Apple has not confirmed the devices, their specifications, prices or launch schedule. So the final details might change. - EndsAlso Read | Nvidia searching for new CEO after Jensen Huang scandal tanks stock and sends investors in panicAlso Read | Nvidia prepares to sack CEO Jensen Huang as affair with employee comes to lightAlso Read | Jensen Huang's chips are down: The affair and spy storm engulfing Nvidia

Divya enjoys making sense of the ever-evolving worlds of tech and AI. From decoding specifications and testing the latest gadgets to exploring how technology shapes the way we live, work and connect, she believes there is always more to a story than what meets the eye. Away from the screen, she is probably brewing her next cup of coffee, thinking about her next meal or overthinking just about everything else.