Apple’s next three iPhones could arrive in early 2027 with noticeably different displays, as fresh reporting points to a 120Hz screen for the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 while the lower-cost iPhone 18e remains at 60Hz.
According to 9to5Mac’s coverage of the upcoming lineup, new attention is being given to the three devices Apple is widely expected to introduce during the first part of next year. The display details are consistent with earlier information shared by Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station, who outlined the proposed lineup in June. Apple has not confirmed the devices or their specifications.
The standard iPhone 18 is rumored to retain a 6.3-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, maintaining the smoother scrolling and animations available on its predecessor. Previous reports have also pointed to a larger battery and Apple’s A20 chip, although a separate rumor suggests customers could face a higher starting price. The Apple Post recently covered those battery and pricing claims in more detail.
iPhone Air 2 is expected to use a slightly larger 6.55-inch OLED panel, also with a 120Hz refresh rate. That would preserve the first-generation Air’s emphasis on a large, slim display rather than introduce a substantially new screen size. Other leaks have suggested Apple is testing a second rear camera, a larger battery and a new processor for the ultra-thin model.
The biggest distinction is expected to remain with iPhone 18e. The entry-level model is tipped to keep a 6.12-inch OLED screen limited to 60Hz, leaving it without the smoother ProMotion refresh rate offered on more expensive iPhones. It could instead focus on internal improvements, including an A20 chip and a possible front-camera upgrade. Earlier reporting on iPhone 18e pointed to an otherwise familiar camera and display setup.
For buyers, the rumored lineup would maintain clear differences between Apple’s three mainstream options. The iPhone 18 would offer a conventional design with a high-refresh-rate display, the Air 2 would prioritize a slim body and larger screen, and the 18e would occupy the lower-cost end of the range. Those distinctions are based on leaks rather than a finalized Apple product comparison.
The expected spring launches would also continue Apple’s unusual two-part iPhone rollout. The company introduced iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Duo in September, without a standard iPhone 18. Apple has declined to explain the change publicly, even when asked about it during its most recent earnings call. The Apple Post previously reported on that exchange.
No specific launch date or official pricing has been announced for iPhone 18, iPhone 18e or iPhone Air 2. Display sizes, refresh rates and hardware features could still change before release, and the new reporting should not be mistaken for confirmation from Apple.