Last year, iPhone X Apple set a new standard for smartphone design, build quality and performance. Last year's iPhone X featured a completely new design, but sales fell short of expectations largely due to the high price tag of $ 999.
This year Apple has taken a smarter approach for the iPhone 2018 line: it will not consist of one or two smartphones, but as many as three different models.
Less than two months are left before the presentation of the line iPhone 2018. It's time to take stock of all the rumors that appear on the net, and find out what we know about the new models at the moment.
Rumors about iPhone 2018
All rumors indicate that this year Apple will release three new ones iPhone. Technically, the company also released three new variants last year, but the 2018 lineup will be completely different. Along with the updated 5.8-inch iPhone X, the company will release a large 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus and a cheaper 6.1-inch variant with a LCD display. The choice of the company is very smart, as the 5.8-inch display of last year's iPhone X was considered by many to be too small, and the cheap iPhone is always welcome in developing countries.
All three models will have the same design. It's a notch screen and glass panels on the front and back. iPhone X 2018 and iPhone X Plus will have stainless steel bezels and OLED displays. They will have a better camera, better battery, and more RAM and storage, which many are willing to pay more for.
All three models will have a notch-positioned TrueDepth system and Face ID technology. Below there will be a Lighting connector with support for fast charging. Apple should include an 18W adapter and USB-C cable for fast charging in the iPhone s 2018 line.
The 6.1-inch LCD iPhone will be the cheapest, it should be around $ 600-700. The 5.8-inch iPhone X starts at $ 800 and the 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus starts at $ 999.
Specifications iPhone 2018
- Face ID
- No headphone jack
- Improved camera
- Water resistance
- LCD – display with a notch for the budget model, OLED – displays for the other two
- New colors
iPhone X 2018
iPhone X 2018 is an updated version of the current iPhone X. So far, the name of the model is unknown, but, most likely, it will be called simply iPhone X 2018. The smartphone there will be a 5.8-inch OLED display with a notch and the same design. Maybe Apple will make a couple of minor changes.
While Face ID isn't nearly as reliable as Touch ID, iPhone X 2018 will only have face recognition. Apple will not use the in-screen fingerprint reader or Touch ID in any other form. However, the technology will start to work faster, maintain horizontal mode and become more accurate.
Apple must also use a single block battery for the new iPhone X 2018 to increase its size. So the smartphone will work 10-15% longer. Other specs include 4GB of RAM, enhanced dual cameras and up to 256GB of internal storage.
All in all iPhone X 2018 will be the 's' model for the original iPhone X. It will get faster, it will last longer, and its camera will be better. Moreover, the updated version should cost $ 100 less than the original.
Features iPhone X 2018:
- Design like current iPhone X
- Improved Face ID technology
- More RAM
- Improved dual camera
- Improved battery
- Fast charging
- Price about $ 899
iPhone X Plus
iPhone X Plus is a new addition to the iPhone 2018 line. This model should replace the iPhone 8 Plus. Although the smartphone will have a large 6.5-inch OLED display, it will be smaller than the 'Plus' models. This is possible thanks to the bezel-less design and notched display.
Apart from the large display, the iPhone X Plus will be no different from the iPhone X 2018. The only difference in the performance of these models is the battery. iPhone X Plus will have a larger battery and should last longer than usual iPhone X.
Features iPhone X Plus:
- Design like iPhone X
- Large display
- Face ID
- More RAM (4GB)
- Improved dual camera
- Battery more powerful than iPhone X
- Fast charging
- Price about $ 999
6.1-inch LCD iPhone
This model is the most interesting in the line. The 6.1-inch LCD iPhone should replace the regular 4.7-inch iPhone standard ruler Apple. Despite the difference in display sizes, the LCD iPhone itself should be as compact as the 4.7-inch iPhone thanks to its bezel-less design. However, due to the LCD display, the bezels of the smartphone will be slightly thicker than the other two models.
The model will have the same design as iPhone X 2018, but to achieve a low price, some sacrifices were made. The smartphone will have less RAM (3GB), one main camera and an aluminum frame instead of steel, like the other two options.
Basically, this model is aimed at the Asian market, where budget smartphones are more popular. There are rumors that LCD iPhone with dual SIM support will only be released in China and other Asian countries. In addition, this model will be released in new colors to attract younger buyers.
Features LCD iPhone:
- Design like iPhone X but with a couple of compromises
- Build quality is slightly lower and bezels are thicker
- Face ID
- 3GB RAM
- One main camera
- Dual SIM support in selected countries
- Price about 600-700 dollars
LCD iPhone will help Apple cover the market of India, China and other Asian countries, where so far iPhone is selling worse than other flagships for more low price.