Apple iPhone 2026 Buying Guide: Decide Between the 18 Pro, Pro Max, Duo, Air, 17, 17E
The new iPhone lineup pairs higher-end models with last year’s lower-cost phones. Here’s how they stack up.

Apple's latest event on Sept. 9 saw the company's brand-new CEO, John Ternus, reveal its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, plus the iPhone 18 Pro, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and the AirPods 5.
The new iPhone lineup pairs higher-end models with last year’s lower-cost phones. Here’s how they stack up.
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