Leaks reveal battery capacities, color options, and component costs for the rumored iPhone 18 series

Recent supply chain leaks and analyst reports have revealed key details about Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max and the rumored foldable iPhone Ultra. A leaked battery component for the Chinese iPhone 18 Pro Max indicates a capacity of 5,391 mAh, representing a 12% increase over its predecessor, while the US version is estimated to reach 5,567 mAh. The iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to introduce a "Dark Cherry" colorway alongside sky blue, silver, and dark gray options. For the foldable iPhone Ultra, leaks suggest silver and dark blue finishes, a pill-shaped flash cutout reminiscent of the iPhone 5s, and a 7.6-inch display manufactured by Samsung. Financial and production challenges are also emerging. Component costs for the iPhone 18 Pro models have reportedly risen by 38%, which could translate to a retail price increase of $150 to $200. Additionally, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple may scale back its 2026 hardware shipments due to global DRAM memory shortages. To mitigate these supply constraints, Apple is reportedly testing memory chips from China's ChangXin Memory Technologies. Finally, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple has shelved a planned "white-glove" leasing feature that would have shipped pre-configured iPhones to customers.

Leaked battery specifications indicate the Chinese iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a 5,391 mAh battery. The iPhone 18 Pro series will reportedly introduce a deep "Dark Cherry" burgundy color option.

Apple's rumored foldable iPhone Ultra is expected to launch in silver and dark blue colorways. Rising component costs of up to 38% may result in a $150 to $200 price increase for the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Apple is reportedly scaling back its 2026 hardware shipments due to ongoing DRAM memory shortages. The company is testing memory chips from China's ChangXin Memory Technologies to address supply constraints.