In just a couple of weeks, Apple is going to launch the iPhone 17 family of phones with a familiar set of four options: an entry-level model, two Pro models, and a fourth model priced between the Pros and the base. However, a new report claims the lineup could look a lot different next year.

Apple is expected to delay the launch of its base iPhone 18 model until spring 2027, marking a major shift in the company's

According to a report from ET News, the premium versions of the iPhone 18 series -- but not the base model -- will be released in September 2026, along with the first foldable iPhone. The base iPhone 18 will be launched in the first half of 2027, the report said.