iPhone 18 Leak: Screen Specs for Standard, 18e, and Air 2 Models

What to Expect from Apple’s 2027 iPhone Lineup

If you have been keeping an eye on the rumor mill, get ready for a busy 2027. Fresh leaks from Digital Chat Station on Weibo are giving us a clearer look at what Apple has brewing for its early 2027 releases. While the heavy hitters like the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and the highly anticipated iPhone Ultra are expected to drop this September, the real intrigue lies in what’s coming just a few months later.

Reports suggest that by April 2027, Apple plans to round out its catalog with the iPhone 18, the iPhone 18e, and the successor to the slim-profile line, the iPhone Air 2. Here is a breakdown of what the display specs are looking like for these upcoming devices:

iPhone 18: A 6.3-inch LTPO OLED screen with “1.5K” resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
iPhone 18e: A 6.12-inch LTPS OLED screen, also at “1.5K” resolution, but sticking with a 60Hz refresh rate.
iPhone Air 2: A 6.55-inch LTPO OLED panel featuring “1.5K” resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.

When you stack these up against their predecessors, the changes are quite subtle. The iPhone 18e is sporting a display just 0.02 inches larger than the iPhone 17e, while the iPhone Air 2 gains a modest 0.05 inches over the original iPhone Air. Meanwhile, the standard iPhone 18 maintains the exact footprint of the iPhone 17.

For those holding out for a high-refresh-rate “e” series phone, it looks like you might have to keep waiting. Apple seems to be sticking to the status quo regarding refresh rates for this cycle, meaning the 60Hz limit remains for the entry-level “e” model. While these specs don’t reinvent the wheel, they offer a predictable roadmap for anyone planning their upgrade cycle a couple of years down the line.