iPhone 18 Launch Split: Pro This Fall, Base Model Delayed to Q1 2027

Pegatron executives said Apple's iPhone 18 Pro ships this fall, while the base iPhone 18 slips to Q1 2027 — the first staggered release since the two-model strategy began in 2014. Pegatron cited memory and chip shortages. Apple appears to be prioritizing higher-margin premium models for the holiday window. Apple has not officially confirmed the schedule.