Whether or not it’s known as the iPhone XI, the iPhone X2 or one thing else altogether, Apple is certain to comply with up the iPhone X with a equally premium mannequin in 2018.

Up to now we don’t know a lot about it – and that’s no shock because it most likely received’t be introduced till September – however we’re already listening to a couple of issues, and may take educated guesses at a couple of others.

You’ll discover all that beneath, adopted by an inventory of the modifications we hope Apple makes for its subsequent flagship…as a result of, let’s be sincere, there’s at all times room to enhance.

Minimize to the chase

• What’s it? Apple’s subsequent flagship
• When is it out? Most likely round September 2018
• What’s going to it value? Possible greater than nearly another cellphone

iPhone XI launch date and value

There aren’t any launch date rumors however Apple tends to stay to a schedule with its cellphone launches, which implies we’ll most likely see the iPhone XI in September 2018.

Extra particularly, primarily based on previous launches it should most likely be introduced one or two weeks into September. Apple’s telephones normally then arrive in shops a few weeks later, so late September might be if you’ll be capable of purchase the iPhone X2.

Whereas the iPhone X took longer to achieve store cabinets, that was rumored to be right down to delays in producing parts, so except Apple needs to artificially maintain again the brand new X – probably to create demand – likelihood is the iPhone XI will seem in September 2018.

We don’t know what the value shall be but however it’s a secure guess that the iPhone XI will value rather a lot. The iPhone X begins at $999 / £999 / AU$1,579 and there’s each likelihood that the iPhone XI shall be simply as a lot –  if not a contact extra.

Nevertheless, based on one source, Apple is planning on releasing a cellphone with lots of the iPhone X’s options at a lower cost, alongside a premium mannequin. Whether or not this cheaper handset would be the iPhone X2, the iPhone 9 or one thing else is unknown although.

iPhone XI information and rumors

There may be not one iPhone XI however two, with a number of rumors suggesting that Apple has a pair of OLED display telephones within the works.

We first heard about them again earlier than even the iPhone X had launched, with the earliest rumors saying that one could be 5.85 inches and the opposite 6.46 inches.

Extra just lately, famous analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said similar, claiming that there shall be two OLED iPhones with chrome steel frames subsequent yr.

He didn’t say what measurement the screens shall be, however added that Apple most likely received’t put a model of the TrueDepth digital camera used for Face ID and Animoji on the again of the cellphone. Individually he’s also said that the iPhone XI would possibly help sooner cellular information speeds and include a dual-SIM card slot.

Much more just lately we’ve heard another similar screen rumor, with a supply saying that Apple will launch OLED telephones in 5.Eight and 6.Three-inch sizes, together with a 3rd 6.1-inch cellphone which may have an LCD display and a metallic again (somewhat than glass).

Not one of the telephones are named however the LCD-shod handset will presumably be cheaper and sure comply with the design of the iPhone 8.

Past all that we will assume that the design of the iPhone X2 shall be most likely be just like that of the iPhone X, since Apple doesn’t redesign its telephones yearly. It’s additionally positive to have Face ID, a brand new chipset (probably known as the A12, however with a brand new identify to comply with the A10 Fusion and A11 Bionic), and a dual-lens rear digital camera – although possible one which’s improved ultimately.

What we need to see

Whereas we don’t but know a lot concerning the iPhone XI we have now a good suggestion of what we wish from it and the next issues prime our listing.

1. A lower cost

Arguably the most important drawback with the iPhone X is solely that it prices so very a lot. It’s an formidable, forward-thinking handset packed filled with high-end tech, so it was at all times going to be costly, however it will be nice if Apple may decrease the value at the least a bit of for the iPhone XI.

Nevertheless, let’s be sensible: it is not going to occur. Most of the parts will possible be related and it’s potential that the price of producing them may have dropped by then, however the upgrades to sure components will imply – at greatest – value parity to 2017’s cellphone could be achieved.

2. An improved digital camera

The iPhone X has an excellent digital camera, however we did not discover it to ship probably the most jaw-dropping snaps, so there are methods by which it may positively be improved.

Low mild efficiency, whereas an improve on previous iPhones, isn’t excellent so we’d prefer to see that additional improved for the iPhone XI. Brighter HDR pictures could be appreciated too, and the way a couple of professional mode for individuals who need extra management over their digital camera?

Three. No notch

Whereas the just about bezel-free display on the iPhone X impresses, we will’t think about there are too many followers of the notch, so for the iPhone X2 we’d prefer to see Apple do away with it and have a really all-screen entrance.

That is probably not potential, particularly with the flowery TrueDepth digital camera that must be included, but when Apple may handle it then the iPhone XI would nearly excellent what’s already an excellent design.

four. No digital camera bump

One different tweak to the design that we’d prefer to see is a rear digital camera that sits flush with the again of the handset.

Given how skinny the iPhone X is it’s no shock that Apple didn’t handle it on the present mannequin and we wouldn’t maintain our breath for it on the iPhone XI both, however it will barely enhance the aesthetics of the cellphone, in addition to making it simpler to make use of when on a desk.

5. In-screen Contact ID

Provided that Apple has gone all-in with Face ID on the iPhone X and ditched Contact ID that is most likely an extended shot, however there are those that want a fingerprint scanner, and having one constructed into the display could be best.

Rumors of such a function have surrounded each Apple and Samsung handsets for some time now – though it really appears like Vivo will be first to market.

However that’s no unhealthy factor. It offers Apple time to shine the tech, and the corporate has at all times appeared extra excited about being the very best than the primary. Once more although, the corporate might be going to deal with bettering Face ID as an alternative, which is simpler to make use of than Contact ID anyway.

6. Two display sizes

Though three totally different measurement iPhone handsets had been launched in 2017 the iPhone X solely landed in a single measurement, so when you needed all Apple’s newest know-how you needed to be alright with a 5.Eight-inch display. For the iPhone XI we wish some selection.

Thankfully, early rumors recommend that’s precisely what we’ll get, with discuss of two OLED handsets being developed in numerous sizes.

Up to now it seems like Apple shall be going greater with one in all them, somewhat than smaller, so followers of the iPhone Eight would possibly nonetheless be out of luck, however if you would like a really highly effective Apple phablet then 2018 may very well be your yr.

7. Twin front-facing audio system

The iPhone X already has stereo audio system, however one in all them fires downwards, whereas for the iPhone X2 we wish them each to face ahead so the sound comes in the direction of you when watching movies and enjoying video games.

If Apple can even enhance the speaker high quality then all the higher. The iPhone X already impresses in that regard, however the Razer Phone has proven that extra is feasible.

• We’re additionally anticipating an iPad Pro 3 within the coming months