According to a leaked Fixed Focus Digital source on Weibo, the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e are said to share some components. This person said the information originated from a source related to the production chain.
Sources confirm that the duplication of components between the two devices is a sign that the configuration gap between iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e is narrowing significantly.
Believe me: The standard iPhone 18 model has been downgraded and the launch has been delayed. This decision is final and will not change," the source wrote.
According to shared posts, Apple may change the iPhone launch schedule from 2026. Instead of announcing the entire product line at the same time in the fall as in previous years, the company is expected to prioritize high-end models including iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and folding screen iPhone Ultra in the late year.
Meanwhile, the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 may be delayed to spring 2027.
This information also coincides with many previous reports from analysts such as Ming-Chi Kuo and Nikkei Asia about Apple's ability to separate the launch schedule of the Pro line and the standard line.
Some previous leaks also suggested that Apple is implementing cost-cutting measures on the standard iPhone 18. These changes may be related to the screen and processor chip.
According to shared information, Apple may even change the naming of the A-series chip to hide the level of hardware changes between versions.
The source also said that the technical confirmation check process of iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e is said to take place simultaneously in June, showing that the two devices may be using a more similar technical platform than before.
If the leaked information is accurate, many differences between these two product lines may be narrowed down or disappear on the next generation iPhone. This may also cause users to choose iPhone 18e instead of iPhone 18 due to price differences.
