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Leaker Says iPhone 18e May Share iPhone 18's Battery
A Weibo leaker says Apple's iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e may share a 4,430 mAh battery and both have 6.3-inch displays.
The iPhone 18e is Apple's lower-cost model, while the standard iPhone 18 is expected to have two rear cameras and the 18e one.
The battery would be larger than the batteries listed for the current models, especially for the standard iPhone 18.
Another Weibo leaker has said the 18e will instead keep a 6.12-inch screen, so its display size is uncertain.
The claims are leaks, not confirmed specifications, and other possible changes include a new chip and modem.
The iPhone 18e is expected in spring 2027, alongside the standard iPhone 18 and a second-generation iPhone Air.
A leaker says the iPhone 18 and lower-cost iPhone 18e may share a 4,430 mAh battery.
The claim is based on a diagram of the phones’ purported internal designs shared online.
The diagram also suggests the models may share components, though it shows different rear-camera setups.
Reports disagree on the iPhone 18e’s display size, with one leaker claiming 6.3 inches and another 6.12 inches.
Apple has not confirmed the reported specifications, and the leaker behind the battery claim has a mixed track record.
- Who
- Leaker Fixed Focus Digital says the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e may share a battery.
- What
- A diagram of their purported internals lists a 4,430 mAh battery for both models.
- When
- The claim was reported on November 9, 2026. The phones are expected to launch in spring 2027.
- Where
- The diagram was shared on Weibo.
- Why
- Not stated.
Fixed Focus Digital
Digital Chat Station
iPhone 18e display size
Fixed Focus Digital
The diagram shared by Fixed Focus Digital indicates a 6.3-inch display.
Digital Chat Station
Digital Chat Station expects a 6.12-inch OLED display at 60Hz.
Rumors said the standard iPhone 18 would have a larger battery.
Fixed Focus Digital shared a diagram comparing the purported internals of the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e.
The iPhone 18e is expected to launch alongside the standard iPhone 18 and the second-generation iPhone Air.
- Standard iPhone 18 battery
- 4,430 mAh shown in the diagram
- iPhone 18e battery
- 4,430 mAh shown in the diagram
- Standard iPhone 18 display
- 6.3 inches, according to the reported claim
- iPhone 18e display
- 6.3 inches according to Fixed Focus Digital; 6.12 inches according to Digital Chat Station
- Expected launch
- Spring 2027