The iPhone 19 Slim will get a larger screen and will come out alongside the second foldable iPhone

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, one of the most trusted insiders on Apple products, shared his prediction about future iPhone releases. According to him, in 2027, Apple will introduce two significant new products – iPhone 19 Slim with a larger display and the second generation of the foldable iPhone.

Analytics iPhone 19 Slim with a larger display and the second generation of the foldable iPhone.

The data confirms earlier rumors that Apple would change its traditional smartphone launch schedule and begin alternating releases in the first and second halves of the year, including separate cycles for budget models, foldable devices and new form factors.

New iPhone release cycle – now twice a year

According to Kuo, Apple will finally switch to a two-phase launch schedule starting in 2026, with the low-cost “e” series models and standard versions coming in the spring, and the flagship iPhone Pro and more expensive variants like the Slim and Fold in the fall.

At the end of 2026, Apple will finally switch to a two-phase launch schedule.

• 2H 2025 (fall): iPhone 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, 17 Slim, 17
• 1H 2026 (spring): iPhone 17e
• 2H 2026 (fall): iPhone Fold (1st generation), iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, 18 Slim
• 1H 2027 (Spring): iPhone 18, 18e
• 2H 2027 (fall): iPhone Fold 2, iPhone 19 Pro, 19 Pro Max, 19 Slim with larger screen

So the Slim model won’t be a one-off effort, but a full-fledged part of the flagship lineup – analogous to the iPhone Plus, but with an emphasis on minimalism and design.

What we know about the iPhone 19 Slim

There aren’t many details about the model itself. Kuo claims that the third-generation iPhone Slim will get a screen larger than the iPhone 17 Slim and 18 Slim. However, it’s still unclear whether the diagonal will be comparable to the Pro Max versions or if we’re talking about an intermediate format.

It’s not yet clear if the diagonal will be comparable to the Pro Max versions.

Also, the question of positioning remains open: Will the Slim be part of the base lineup, like the Plus, or will it be promoted as a premium alternative? One thing is clear: the iPhone Slim will replace the Plus series, which Apple appears to be phasing out for good.

The second generation of the foldable iPhone is already in development

Kuo also confirms that iPhone Fold 2 is already in active development. He doesn’t give details, but emphasizes that the project has officially started inside Apple. The company is likely to unveil a highly refined version of its first flexible device, capable of competing with flagships from Samsung, Honor, and Google, by 2027.

Interestingly, the analyst himself admits: in this case, we’re not talking about precise information from the supply chain, but rather our own analytics based on Apple’s behavior patterns and market trends. Nevertheless, Kuo is still considered one of the most accurate insiders, despite occasional missteps – for example, he previously predicted the release of a foldable iPhone as early as 2024.

Why is Apple increasing the number of models?”

The answer is simple – global competition and market saturation. To keep its products interesting throughout the year, Apple is phasing out the concept of “one big release” in September. By releasing new products in different seasons, the company can better promote each product and not blur the audience’s attention between basic and premium models.

In addition, the active development of foldable form factors and design experiments (like the iPhone Air or Slim) require a new product calendar architecture. And it looks like Cupertino is ready to revamp its strategy.

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