# Apple is reportedly planning a major change to its iPhone release cycle this year.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-14 · MacRumors*

## Key points

- Apple will adopt a two-phase iPhone 18 rollout, splitting Pro and non-Pro launches across two seasons.
- The iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a 5,100–5,200 mAh battery and a thicker, heavier chassis.
- Apple's A20 chip for iPhone 18 Pro will use TSMC's 2nm process and integrate RAM on-wafer.
- Samsung will supply a new three-layer stacked image sensor for the iPhone 18, replacing Sony.
- iPhone 18 Pro models may support full 5G satellite internet, not just emergency satellite features.

**Companies:** Apple, TSMC
**Countries:** United States, China, Taiwan

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