The only detail Apple has confirmed is an event on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. There is credible reporting around an iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and a foldable, but none is an announced product yet. Current reports place the base iPhone 18 in 2027.
01 / Starting point
What Apple has actually confirmed
Apple posted in Newsroom that it will hold an event on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. That is the official baseline. The post we reviewed does not list an “iPhone 18,” “iPhone 18 Pro,” “iPhone 18 Pro Max” or “iPhone Ultra,” nor does it publish specifications, pricing, colors, storage or sales dates. Read Apple’s event post.
Reuters says a new iPhone series and Apple’s possible first foldable are expected. “Expected” is not the same as “announced by Apple.” That distinction applies throughout this article.
Apple event
Confirmed date: September 9, 2026.
Pro line and foldable
News and supply-chain reports place them in the September cycle.
Commercial product
Final names, specifications, price, preorder, inventory and country availability.
02 / Lineup map
The expected family may not arrive all at once
Reporting increasingly points to a split schedule: premium models could anchor September 2026, while the standard iPhone 18 moves to the first half of 2027. The Verge has tied that schedule to supplier information and staggered production. Apple has not publicly validated it.
| Model | Status | Expected window | Price | Reported highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 18 | Reported | First half of 2027 | To be confirmed | The base model appears separated from the September launch; specifications remain poorly defined. |
| iPhone 18 Pro | Expected | Possible September 2026 unveiling | Reported US scenarios: $1,199–$1,399. FASE NUEVE editorial Colombia range: COP 6.3–7.3 million. | Roughly 6.3-inch display, 2nm A20 Pro, C2 modem and variable-aperture camera—all unconfirmed. |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | Expected | Possible September 2026 unveiling | Reported US scenarios: $1,299–$1,499. FASE NUEVE editorial Colombia range: COP 6.8–7.9 million. | Roughly 6.9-inch display with reported battery and camera upgrades; final scope unknown. |
| Foldable iPhone | Strong rumor | Possible September announcement; availability may follow later | International reports: about $2,000–$2,500. Colombia: to be confirmed. | Book-style format; “iPhone Ultra” is a possible name, not an official designation. |
Figures are editorial scenarios based on information available on August 30, 2026. They are neither official Apple prices nor FASE NUEVE offers. An “expected window” is not a guaranteed delivery date.
03 / Split schedule
Why the base iPhone 18 could arrive later
The unusual part of this generation may be the standard model’s absence from the first wave. Reuters has reported that two non-folding flagships and the foldable could be concentrated in the second half of 2026, with the conventional iPhone 18 shifting to the first half of 2027. The Verge has also covered supplier signals pointing in that direction.
A split launch could let Apple dedicate September to higher-margin devices and spread production, components and demand across two seasons. That is a reasonable interpretation of the reported pattern, not Apple’s stated explanation.
Do not assume the standard iPhone 18 will go on sale with the Pro line. Until Apple announces it, its display, chip, cameras, storage, colors and price should remain “to be confirmed.”
04 / Flagship line
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: internal changes may matter more than appearance
The most consistent reports keep display sizes near 6.3 inches for Pro and 6.9 inches for Pro Max. The central expectation is an A20 Pro manufactured on a 2nm process, paired with Apple’s C2 cellular modem. Apple has not publicly confirmed either point.
Several sources point to a variable-aperture 48MP main camera, but reporting differs on whether it would reach both Pro models or be concentrated on Pro Max. Accounts of the Dynamic Island’s size and shape also conflict. The responsible conclusion is that changes are plausible, while their final implementation remains open.
iPhone 18 Pro
The more compact Pro format, potentially combining the new chip, connectivity and camera changes without moving to Max size.
EXPLORE MODELiPhone 18 Pro Max
The largest conventional model. Some reports assign it a physically larger battery and potentially exclusive camera advantages.
EXPLORE MODEL
05 / New format
The possible foldable iPhone remains the biggest unknown
Reuters, Bloomberg and specialist outlets have repeatedly pointed to a book-style foldable iPhone. The most common figures suggest an outer display near 5.5 inches and an inner screen around 7.8 inches. Reports have also mentioned a wide body, two rear cameras and Touch ID instead of Face ID. These are leaks, not specifications.
The name “iPhone Ultra” is not confirmed either. It can serve as editorial shorthand, but not as a final commercial name. Availability is also unsettled: Apple could unveil it in September and ship it later, or begin with constrained supply.
Foldable iPhone / possible Ultra
It would create a new iPhone category and therefore carries the greatest uncertainty in design, availability and price.
EXPLORE CAMPAIGN06 / Preliminary specifications
Chip, cameras, displays and storage in current reports
Processor and connectivity
The A20 Pro is described as Apple’s first 2nm iPhone chip, manufactured by TSMC. The theoretical benefit is greater transistor density and a better performance-to-power ratio. Circulating percentage gains are projections, not benchmarks. Apple’s C2 modem also appears repeatedly, but markets, bands and real-world behavior remain unconfirmed.
Cameras
A variable aperture would physically change how much light enters the main camera and affect depth-of-field control. Even if it arrives, its practical value will depend on sensor size, optics and image processing. Camera count and exact differences among Pro, Pro Max and the foldable remain unsettled.
Displays and front design
Reports most consistently repeat 6.3- and 6.9-inch sizes for the Pro line. By contrast, stories about under-display Face ID, a camera cutout or a smaller Dynamic Island have shifted throughout the rumor cycle. There is not enough evidence to treat any one layout as final.
Storage
Some reports place 256GB as the Pro line’s entry capacity. Leaks for the foldable point to 256GB, 512GB and 1TB. Apple has not published these configurations, so FASE NUEVE should treat them as preliminary preferences rather than available commercial variants.
07 / Market
Expected pricing: why a range is more honest than one number
Apple currently sells iPhone 17 Pro from $1,099 and Pro Max from $1,199 in the United States. Reports for the 18 generation range from an increase near $100 to scenarios of $250–$300. That produces broad planning bands of $1,199–$1,399 for Pro and $1,299–$1,499 for Pro Max.
A planning range, not an official price or a FASE NUEVE offer.
A planning range, subject to configuration, channel, exchange rate and supply.
As a local reference, Mac Center listed the 256GB iPhone 17 Pro at about COP 5,749,000 and the 256GB Pro Max at about COP 6,279,000 when this article closed. Colombia’s Financial Superintendence certified an exchange rate of COP 3,202.79 per USD for August 29–31, 2026.
How the Colombia ranges were built
We did not simply multiply a US price by the exchange rate. We compared:
- the prior generation’s official US pricing;
- public prices for that generation in Colombia;
- reported international increase scenarios;
- the current exchange rate as context;
- uncertainty around imports, taxes, logistics, margin, capacity and initial supply.
The output is useful for budgeting. A real price exists only when Apple announces the lineup and a seller publishes a verifiable offer.
Reports place its international price around $2,000–$2,500, with leaked configurations reaching $2,399 or more. Local uncertainty is too high for a responsible Colombia range, so its price remains “to be confirmed.”
08 / Buying decision
What a Colombian buyer should expect
Before the event, it is sensible to compare scenarios rather than decide from a render. After the announcement, buyers will need to verify which models actually reach Colombia, which configurations each channel carries and the genuine delivery window.
- Final COP price: it must be clearly published and separated from any deposit or reservation amount.
- Real availability: a global date does not guarantee immediate Colombian inventory.
- Region and connectivity: confirm model region, eSIM/SIM support, bands and applicable warranty.
- Storage and color: do not treat them as available variants until Apple confirms them.
- Commercial terms: review invoice, delivery, withdrawal, refund and treatment of any advance payment.
FASE NUEVE maintains an Upcoming releases section to track each model’s status. An information page does not turn a rumor into inventory or replace commercial confirmation.
09 / Editorial transparency
Sources and methodology
This article was closed on August 30, 2026. We prioritize Apple for official facts, use Reuters for reporting and market context, and cross-check technical rumors across specialist publications. When sources conflict, we preserve the uncertainty instead of selecting the most attractive version.
The renders and video were supplied to FASE NUEVE and are explicitly labeled as concepts. We do not use them as evidence of the final design, colors or product.
10 / Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Has Apple confirmed the iPhone 18?
No. Apple confirmed a September 9, 2026 event. The official post we reviewed does not confirm the names iPhone 18, Pro, Pro Max or Ultra.
Will the base iPhone 18 launch in September?
Current reporting places it in the first half of 2027. Apple has not published that schedule.
Is “iPhone Ultra” the foldable’s official name?
No. It is a reported name or editorial shorthand. The commercial name remains unconfirmed.
How much will the Pro models cost in Colombia?
There is no official price. The ranges in this article are editorial estimates, not sales offers.
Do the images show the final design?
No. They are supplied concepts used to illustrate the coverage and are labeled accordingly.
Can I buy or reserve from this article?
The article links to FASE NUEVE’s information campaign. A purchase or reservation should only appear when real availability and a functioning commercial flow exist.
