The iPhone 17 series is doing well in the market, likely thanks to the noticeable updates Apple introduced this year. Naturally, the next in line is the iPhone 18 series, expected to debut in the fall of 2026.
But things might change a little after that. According to research firm Omdia, Apple could skip the “iPhone 19” branding entirely and go straight to iPhone 20 in 2027.
The reason is that 2027 marks the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, and Apple reportedly wants the milestone to reflect directly in the name.
It wouldn’t be the first time Apple has played with its naming convention. Back in 2017, the company jumped from the iPhone 8 to the iPhone X, skipping the iPhone 9 to celebrate the device’s tenth anniversary.
Apple is also changing how it rolls out new iPhones
Omdia’s Chief Researcher Heo Moo-yeol says Apple is also planning significant changes to how it rolls out new iPhones over the next few years. According to the report, Apple may skip the standard iPhone 18 model in 2026 and instead launch an iPhone 18 Air and iPhone 18 Pro, alongside the long-rumored foldable iPhone.
Then, in 2027, Apple is expected to introduce the iPhone 20 lineup. However, in the first half of that year, the company may release the “iPhone 18e” and “iPhone 18.”
It will be followed by a second wave later in the year that could include the iPhone Air, iPhone 20 Pro, iPhone 20 Pro Max, and a second-generation foldable iPhone.
Here’s the summarized release timeline and models:
- 2026: iPhone 18 Air, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Fold
- H1 2027: iPhone 18e, iPhone 18
- H2 2027: iPhone 20 Air, iPhone 20 Pro, iPhone 20 Pro Max, iPhone Fold 2
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