Multiple technology outlets report that Apple is preparing a substantial production run for the standard iPhone 18. The claims trace to a Weibo post by the leaker “Fixed Focus Digital,” who says mass manufacturing is scheduled to begin in late November, with inventory described as “quite large.” Apple’s base-model launch is also described as part of a two-wave iPhone schedule, with the second wave expected in spring 2027.
Other coverage links Apple’s planning to demand signals from earlier models. One outlet says supply-chain ordering suggests Apple is optimistic about sales for the entry-level iPhone 18, while citing an earlier decision to expand supplier output after the iPhone 17’s strong launch period. Alongside production timing, outlets also outline potential expected changes for the iPhone 18, including a similar overall design, an updated A20 chip, possible Dynamic Island adjustments, and a new C2 modem, with a spring 2027 unveiling alongside other models.
