Apple’s lower-cost iPhone 18e could receive a much bigger battery next year, with a new leak suggesting it will share the same 4,430mAh capacity as the standard iPhone 18.
Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital has shared an annotated diagram comparing the purported internal layouts of the two devices, according to AppleInsider. Both models are labeled with a maximum battery capacity of 4,430mAh, despite differences elsewhere in their hardware. The images have not been authenticated by Apple, and the leaker has a mixed track record.
The diagram identifies the standard iPhone 18 as “Taycan” and the iPhone 18e as “Nevera.” It also lists 3,671mAh and 4,005mAh respectively, figures that correspond to the current iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e battery capacities. If the new 4,430mAh figure is accurate, that would represent an increase of roughly 21% for the standard model and 11% for the lower-cost phone compared with their predecessors.
Matching battery capacities would be a notable improvement for the iPhone 18e, which is expected to remain Apple’s most affordable model in the next generation. A larger battery could help it stay competitive for buyers who prioritize time between charges over additional cameras or premium display features. Capacity alone, however, does not establish how many hours either device will last in everyday use.
The two phones are also rumored to share more internal components than previous standard and e-series models. The Apple Post previously reported that Apple may align parts of their manufacturing processes to reduce costs. Using the same battery could fit that strategy, although no shared parts have been confirmed.
Another part of the latest leak suggests both models could feature 6.3-inch displays. That would be a noticeable increase for the iPhone 18e, but it conflicts with an earlier prediction of a 6.12-inch, 60Hz OLED screen. The two models are still expected to differ in their cameras, with a single rear camera on the 18e and a dual-camera system on the standard iPhone 18. Earlier iPhone 18e reporting had suggested an A20 chip might be its only firmly established improvement.
The standard iPhone 18 had already been linked to a battery increase and potentially higher pricing in a separate report covered by The Apple Post. Neither phone has been announced, and both are expected to arrive in spring 2027. For now, the 4,430mAh figure remains an unverified leak rather than an official specification.