iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e Expected to Get A20 Chip in Spring 2027 [Gurman]

Apple's iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e are expected to use the A20 chip when they arrive in spring 2027, according to Mark Gurman.

Speaking on the Power On podcast, Gurman said that "the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e in the spring next year will have the regular A20."

The current iPhone 17e, introduced in March, uses an A19 chip with a 6-core CPU and 4-core GPU. Apple's A20 Pro already powers the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and Duo, but specifications for the regular A20 remain unannounced.

The spring timing lines up with Apple's shift to a split release calendar. The company introduced its new Pro and foldable phones in September, while the standard iPhone 18 has yet to launch.

Earlier rumors pointed to closer production ties between the two models. A recently circulated internal-layout diagram shows both with a 4,430 mAh battery, and a subsequent claim suggested the batteries would be interchangeable. The drawing does not establish final specifications or which regional models it represents.

The same diagram shows a single rear camera for the 18e, compared with two on the standard model, including an Ultra Wide.

Display size is less settled. A 6.3-inch screen has been suggested for the 18e, up from the current model's 6.1 inches. That conflicts with an earlier claim that it would retain a 6.12-inch OLED panel running at 60Hz.