Apple's biggest launch of the year is just around the corner. While September is expected to bring the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and the long-awaited iPhone Fold, it looks like that's only the beginning. A new report suggests Apple has an ambitious iPhone roadmap planned, with multiple models lined up through 2027.
Apple Could Launch as Many as Nine iPhones by 2027
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, there are currently as many as nine Apple iPhones in the pipeline for launch across 2026 and 2027. Leading the lineup is the much-awaited iPhone Fold, which will mark Apple's entry into the foldable market.
Sporting a passport-like design, it is expected to bring an iPad-like form-factor with a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.49-inch outer panel. Apple also plans to use liquid metal for the iPhone Fold hinge and it could be powered by the Apple A20 Pro chipset. We have already seen real-life iPhone Fold case design leaks and it is more than expected to launch in September 2026.
Next, there are the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which are expected to bring the same design and nearly the same internal specs as the iPhone 17 series. However, they are said to get new colourways - Dark Cherry, Light Blue, Dark Grey and Silver.
The iPhone 18 Dynamic Island could also be shrunk by 25% and the phones could be powered by the latest C2 modem and A20 Pro chipset.
Moving into 2027, the first half of the next year is set to see three key launches - the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e and the iPhone Air 2. The iPhone Air 2 is said to retain the design of the first-generation iPhone Air but bring dual rear cameras to the table and improved battery life.
As for the standard iPhone 18, fans have been disappointed with recent reports of iPhone 18 downgrades amidst the ongoing RAM crisis. It is said to bring a toned-down experience compared to the iPhone 17 and could stick to the same Apple A19 chipset or bring a binned-down A20 experience.
The display is also said to take a hit, with Apple said to be going back to 60 Hz for the base iPhone and also a lower-res and lower-quality M12+ panel.
As for the iPhone 18e, it is expected to be similar to the iPhone 17e, but not a whole lot is known about it at the moment.
Lastly, in September 2027, Apple is planning a major design and innovation breakthrough with the 20th Anniversary iPhones. They are said to directly succeed the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro and could be called the iPhone 20 Pro and iPhone 20 Pro Max, meaning the brand intends to skip the iPhone 19 generation entirely.
The biggest upgrade is said to be the 20th anniversary iPhone displays, which are expected to use micro-curved OLED, becoming the first generation iPhones to incorporate a bezel-less design. They are also said to use a magnesium-silver (MgAg) alloy in the cathode layer, which is expected to cause image distortion and brightness loss in the areas where the OLED curves.
However, Apple is also planning a two-stage micro-curved OLED rollout for the 20th anniversary iPhones and as per this rollout strategy, in 2028, the Cupertino brand will reportedly transition to indium zinc oxide (IZO) as the cathode material, which is expected to address both issues with the first-gen models. Both these iPhones could be joined by the iPhone Ultra 2.
Apart from that, Gurman has also outlined other new Apple products, including new Apple Watches, MacBooks, iPads and Apple Home products. All of these are part of John Ternus' CEO era as Tim Cook steps down from the role.
However, as Apple confirmed iPhone price hikes recently, expect all these products to launch with more exorbitant price tags.
