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Rumor· Apple· Published Sep 8, 2026

Apple may face short-term pressure from higher prices and no base iPhone 18

Apple is expected to launch new iPhones on September 9, 2026, possibly including a foldable iPhone Ultra, while its usual base iPhone models may not arrive until spring 2027. KeyBanc says higher prices and the lack of a lower-end model could concern investors in the short term.

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Signal Summary

The possible foldable iPhone Ultra launch is presented as a prediction, not a confirmation. The expected models are described as more expensive than before, and the delayed base iPhone models could leave the lower-end market without a product aimed at it. KeyBanc sees both changes as a potentially serious short-term issue.

Why It Matters

If the expected schedule holds, Apple’s fall 2026 lineup would be weighted toward more expensive iPhones, with a new option for the lower-end market potentially delayed until spring 2027. That could shift investor attention to near-term sales and market coverage rather than the longer product cycle.

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  • AppleInsiderDocumentOriginal

    High prices and no base iPhone 18 could hurt Apple but only in the short term

    William Gallagher <wg@williamgallagher.com>

    “Keybanc has historically had an Apple stock price target below reality, and its latest commentary about a lack of a non-Pro iPhone debut on Wednesday ignores a few key factors. Mockup of a possible iPhone 18 Pro Max, which is rumored to come in a dark cherry red.…”
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