Even if everyone knows that the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone are launching next month, Apple hasn’t officially mentioned any of the phones. However, in the latest iOS 27 beta release, the company finally references all of its upcoming phones.
iOS 27 beta 5 all but confirms Apple’s iPhone plans
Apple is working on six new smartphones, which will launch in the near future. While the company has never officially mentioned any of them, hidden code inside the latest iOS 27 beta has references for all models.
Files related to the battery drivers of the iPhone and its Battery Intelligence features were found in the iOS 27 beta 5 for developers, which was released on Monday. The files, unearthed by Macworld, mentioned existing iPhone models, as well as the following six devices:
The files refer only to the codenames of the phones, but the corresponding models have been revealed in earlier leaks, including several reports from Apple insider Mark Gurman. This is the first time any of the iPhone 18 models is explicitly mentioned in iOS 27 code.
Which upcoming iPhone are you most excited about?
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iPhone 18
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iPhone 18 Pro / 18 Pro Max
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iPhone 18e
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iPhone Ultra
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iPhone Air 2
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Only half of those are coming next month
The iPhone Air sequel is expected early next year. | Image by PhoneArena
While the iOS 27 code doesn’t clarify any of the specs of the upcoming phones, it once again refers to Apple’s first foldable as “iPhone Ultra.” The foldable is expected to launch next month, alongside the Pro models.
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The rest of the lineup, including the base iPhone 18 and the sequel to the iPhone Air, is expected to launch next spring. This will be the first time Apple separates the premiere of its regular model from the Pro versions.
Another detail that’s not part of the iOS 27 code is the rumored price increase for the iPhone 18 Pro models, which could stop people from upgrading. Users on Reddit are already ruminating on whether an upgrade would be worth the $200-$300 price increase. Some of them have already chosen to stay with an iPhone 17 Pro, while others are putting a price limit and will wait to see whether the new model will fit in it.
Apple fans are preparing for the expected price hikes. | Image by Reddit (screenshot
The software could be more exciting than the hardware
While I’m glad we’re getting confirmation about the upcoming hardware, I feel like Apple will be more focused on the software. iOS 27 will bring Siri AI to everyone, and this could make many people with older phones finally upgrade, just to get a taste of it.
Ilia, a tech journalist at PhoneArena, has been covering the mobile industry since 2011, with experience at outlets like Forbes Bulgaria. Passionate about smartphones, tablets, and consumer tech, he blends deep industry knowledge with a personal fascination that began with his first Nokia and Sony Ericsson devices. Originally from Bulgaria and now based in Lima, Peru, Ilia balances his tech obsessions with walking his dog, training at the gym, and slowly mastering Spanish.
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