Apple's September 2026 launch is expected to deliver the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the foldable iPhone Ultra, while the standard iPhone 18 moves to about March 2027 (MacRumors).
The most affordable newly announced iPhone this autumn is expected to begin near $1,199, about $400 above the $799 iPhone 17.
Buyers who want a normal-priced iPhone have three alternatives: purchase an iPhone 17 immediately, upgrade to a Pro model, or wait roughly six months.