Apple didn't launch the iPhone 18 this year, despite introducing its first foldable iPhone, the Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Learn the reason behind the delay in the iPhone 18 launch.

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iPhone 18 Launch Delay: There is a lot of buzz about Apple's iPhone 18 series, but one model of this series could not reach the market on time. The company introduced its first book-style foldable iPhone Duo along with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September, but the standard iPhone 18 was not launched during this time. Now, a new report has said that the supply of camera sensor is the main reason behind its delay. The special thing is that this time Apple may have to depend on Samsung for camera sensor instead of its old supplier Sony. So let us know what is the reason behind the delay in the launch of iPhone 18.

iPhone 18 may hit the market next year

Apple didn't launch the standard iPhone 18 this year. Reports suggest this phone could be unveiled early next year. It could also be accompanied by the lower-cost iPhone 18e and the much-discussed iPhone Air 2, though the company hasn't officially stated the reason for staggering the launch.

What is the reason for the delay in the launch of iPhone 18?

According to the report, the biggest reason for the delay in the iPhone 18's launch is said to be the supply of camera sensors. Until now, Apple used to purchase camera sensors for its iPhones from Sony, but last year the company signed a new deal with Samsung. Under this deal, Samsung is developing new 20-megapixel CMOS camera sensors for the iPhone at its factory in Texas, USA. However, due to delays in the production of these sensors, Apple has been unable to obtain the required number of sensors. For this reason, the iPhone 18's launch is likely to be delayed until early next year.

Apple's long-standing partnership with Sony ends.

According to the report, Sony officials have also confirmed that their long-standing partnership with the iPhone maker has ended, leaving Apple in need of another supplier for camera sensors.

The iPhone 18 could feature a new A20 chipset.

The upcoming iPhone 18 is expected to feature Apple's A20 chipset. It could feature a larger battery than the previous model. The phone is expected to feature a 6.3-inch AMOLED display. For photography, it is expected to feature a dual rear camera setup, which is expected to include a 48-megapixel primary and 48-megapixel ultrawide camera. However, details regarding the phone's launch and features are awaited from Apple.