iPhone 18 and 18e rumored to feature 9GB memory and A20 chip in spring 2027 launch

Apple’s entry-level iPhone lineup is getting a modest but meaningful memory boost for better AI performance, according to a new report from reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
In a post shared on Friday, Kuo reveals that the lower-end 2027 iPhone 18 models — expected to include the standard iPhone 18 and the more affordable iPhone 18e — will ship with 9GB of DRAM. This is an increase from the 8GB found in the current iPhone 17 base models.
The upgrade comes via Apple’s upcomi