Written By Shubham Arora
No iPhone 18? Apple Reportedly Prioritising Foldable iPhone Launch Next Year
According to a new report, Apple might skip the iPhone 18 launch in 2026 and replace it with the company’s first foldable iPhone instead.
Published By: Shubham Arora | Published: Aug 18, 2025, 07:05 PM (IST)
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Apple usually unveils its next-generation iPhones in September every year and it is all set to launch the iPhone 17 series next month. However, things might change next year. According to a new report, Apple might skip the iPhone 18 launch in 2026 and replace it with the company’s first foldable iPhone instead. 
Also Read: Apple 2026 iPhone Lineup: iPhone 18 Pro Models, iPhone Fold, And iPhone 17e
An ETNews report claims that Apple will not launch the standard iPhone 18 next year and will shift its focus to the foldable iPhone. The report further suggests that Apple might bring five new models under the iPhone 18 lineup, with some models seeing a delayed launch. According to ETNews, the brand will unveil the iPhone 18 Air, the iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max alongside the foldable iPhone in September 2026. The lineup will be expanded with the launch of the standard iPhone 18 and the affordable iPhone 18e in early 2027. Also Read: Forgot iPhone 18 Pro! iPhone 21 Leak Is Here With Apple’s Biggest Camera Jump
The report further adds that the first iPhone foldable will be priced around $1,999 (approx. Rs 1,75,000), competing directly with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 – which launched last month with the same $1,999 price tag. Also Read: How 2026 Will Break iPhone 18 Series Launch In Multiple Events: Explained
Currently, Apple is busy with the expected launch of the iPhone 17 series next month. The company is rumoured to be axing the Plus model from the lineup. A new model, iPhone 17 Air, will join the series. It will be Apple’s slimmest iPhone ever, measuring just 5.5mm thick and weighing at around 149 grams.
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Meanwhile, leaks have started emerging about the affordable iPhone 17e. The device is said to make its debut next year in May. It will succeed the iPhone 16e from February this year. According to leaks, the iPhone 17e will borrow the iPhone 16e’s 6.1-inch OLED display with 60Hz refresh rate. However, the new model will get a Dynamic Island design, with support for 3D face recognition.
