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# 2018 iPhone Rumor Roundup
- URL: https://birchtree.me/blog/2018-iphone-rumor-roundup/
- Published: 2018-09-12T22:28:30.000Z
- Updated: 2018-09-12T22:28:30.000Z
- Author: Matt Birchler
- Tags: #Import 2023-06-01 22:41, #Import 2025-03-29 19:29

As I've done in [2016](https://birchtree.me/blog/january-2016-iphone-rumors-judged/) and [2017](https://birchtree.me/blog/2017-iphone-rumors-roundup/), I have collected all of the rumors from MacRumors' main feed in 2018 about the new iPhone lineup and have judged them based on how accurate they ended up being. You should really browse the list to see some of the things we were talking about throughout the year, but here are the highlights:

- **54% of all rumors were accurate.**
- 36% of rumors from January to June were accurate.
- 76% of rumors from July to today were accurate.
- August had the most new rumors (9).
- March and May tied for the fewest new rumors (2 each).
- July was the most accurate month for rumors (all 6 rumors were correct).
- **The name "iPhone Xs" was [first reported](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/08/27/bloomberg-iphone-xs-oled/?ref=birchtree.me) by Mark Gurman and Debby Wu on August 27.**
- **The name "iPhone Xr" was [also first reported](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/09/10/gurman-previews-sept-2018-apple-event/?ref=birchtree.me) by Gurnam on September 10.**
- We knew the Xr model would not have 3D Touch [all the way back](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/01/23/kgi-6-1-inch-lcd-iphone-details/?ref=birchtree.me) on January 23.
- We knew the exact [screen size, resolution, and new color](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/02/26/iphone-x-plus-gold-dual-sim-2018/?ref=birchtree.me) of the iPhone Xs Max on February 26.
- We knew the [Xr would be an October release](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/07/25/apples-6-1-inch-iphone-delayed/?ref=birchtree.me) on July 25.
- There were lots of rumors about the iPhone SE 2, many of which I have removed from this list because they haven't been proven true or false yet.

And compared to the last couple years:

- **54% of all rumors were accurate, which is the same as 2016 and worse than 2017 (64%).**
- The new phone names were leaked 16 days before the announcement, compared to 3 days before last year.
- **There were only 46 rumors this year compared to 90 in 2017 and 77 in 2016.**

## January

- **WRONG** [Apple's 2018 iPhone Lineup May Include Second-Generation iPhone SE](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/01/02/apple-iphone-se-2-2018/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **PARTIAL CREDIT** [KGI: Larger-Sized iPhones Coming This Year Will Offset Weakening Demand for iPhone X in China](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/01/19/kgi-larger-iphones-to-offset-weak-iphone-demand/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [KGI: 6.1-Inch iPhone to Have Single-Lens Rear Camera, Aluminum Frame, 3GB RAM, and No 3D Touch, Cost $700-$800](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/01/23/kgi-6-1-inch-lcd-iphone-details/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [KGI: Apple to Discontinue iPhone X Rather Than Sell at Lower Price When Second-Generation Model Launches](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/01/22/kgi-apple-will-discontinue-original-iphone-x/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **WRONG** [Apple's Rumored 6.1-Inch iPhone Said to Be 18:9 With 2,160×1,080 Resolution and Ultra-Slim Bezels](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/01/23/6-1-inch-iphone-to-have-full-active-lcd/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **WRONG** [Apple's New 2018 iPhone Line-up May Consist of Two Phones With LCD Displays and One Larger OLED Model, Claims Analyst](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/01/26/apple-2018-iphones-two-lcd-models-vs-one-oled/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **WRONG** [https://www.macrumors.com/2018/01/26/apple-2018-iphones-two-lcd-models-vs-one-oled/](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/01/26/iphone-se-2-said-to-launch-in-may-or-june/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [KGI Shares Latest on 6.1-Inch iPhone, Next iPhone X and iPhone X Plus to Have 4GB of RAM and Two-Cell Batteries](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/01/28/ming-chi-kuo-2018-iphone-rumors/?ref=birchtree.me)

## February

- **WRONG** [Sketchy Rumor: iPhone SE 2 Will Debut at WWDC With Classic Design But Larger 4.2-Inch Display - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/02/20/iphone-se-2-tech-specs-rumor-qq/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [Apple’s 6.5-Inch ‘iPhone X Plus’ Said to Have 1242 x 2688 Resolution, Could Come With Dual-SIM and Gold Color Option - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/02/26/iphone-x-plus-gold-dual-sim-2018/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **PARTIAL CREDIT** [Claimed ‘iPhone X Plus’ Displays and Digitizers Shown in Leaked Photos - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/02/24/iphone-x-plus-display-digitizer-photos/?ref=birchtree.me)

## March

- **WRONG** [Next iPhone X Lineup Said to Feature Smaller Notches, 2019 Models May Ditch Notch Entirely - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/03/07/iphone-x-smaller-notch-2018-no-notch-2019/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **WRONG** [This Year’s iPhone X and iPhone X Plus Could Start at $899 and $999 Respectively Says RBC Analyst - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/03/26/iphone-x2-iphone-x2-plus-price-estimates/?ref=birchtree.me)

## April

- **WRONG** [New iPhone SE Could Launch in May With Touch ID and A10 Fusion, Without 3.5mm Headphone Jack - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/04/20/iphone-se-2-no-headphone-jack-rumor/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **WRONG** [Apple May Offer Two 6.1-Inch iPhone Models in 2018 With Price Tag as Low as $550 - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/04/18/kuo-6-1-inch-iphone-dual-sim-option/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [Kuo Again Predicts No 3D Touch for 2018 6.1-Inch LCD iPhone - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/04/26/kuo-no-3d-touch-6-1-inch-2018-iphone/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **WRONG** [Sketchy Video Shows Possible iPhone SE 2 With Glass Back and Headphone Jack - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/04/26/sketchy-iphone-se-2-weibo-video/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [Barclays Predicts 2018 iPhones Won’t Come Bundled With Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/04/30/barclays-no-headphone-jack-adapter-2018-iphones/?ref=birchtree.me)

## May

- **WRONG** [2018 6.5-Inch iPhone to Be Similar in Size to iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 12 Could Feature Horizontal Face ID Support - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/05/07/2018-6-5-inch-iphone-size/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **WRONG** [2018 iPhones Again Said to Have Faster 18W USB-C Charger in Box - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/05/16/2018-iphones-18w-usb-c-charger-rumor/?ref=birchtree.me)

## June

- **WRONG** [Image Shows Supposed ‘iPhone SE 2’ Screen Protector With Smaller iPhone X-Style Notch - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/06/01/iphone-se-2-screen-protector-iphone-x-notch/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **PARTIAL CREDIT** [OnLeaks: Budget iPhone X to Have 6-Inch Screen With Notch, Single Rear Camera, and Aluminum Frame - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/06/01/6-1-inch-iphone-renders-video-onleaks/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **WRONG** [Ming-Chi Kuo Returns With 2018 iPhone Details: Lower Pricing, September Launch for All Models - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/06/04/ming-chi-kuo-returns/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [Schematics and Renderings Depict Apple’s 2018 iPhone Lineup - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/06/01/2018-iphones-schematics-and-renderings/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **PARTIAL CREDIT** [Kuo Details 2018, 2019 iPhones, Expects Cheaper MacBook Air, Face ID iPads, and Larger-Screen Apple Watches Later This Year - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/06/26/kuo-on-apple-2018-2019-roadmap/?ref=birchtree.me)

## July

- **CORRECT** [2018 iPhones Said to Feature Both Embedded Apple SIM and Traditional SIM Card Tray - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/06/29/2018-iphones-embedded-apple-sim/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [Ming-Chi Kuo Says 2018 iPhone Lineup Will Have New Colors, Including Gold, Red, Blue, and Orange - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/07/05/2018-iphones-gold-red-blue-orange-more/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [Front Glass Panels for 2018 iPhones Appear to Leak, Show Thicker Bezels on 6.1-Inch LCD Model - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/07/17/2018-iphone-front-glass-panels-photos/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [Apple's 6.1-Inch LCD iPhone 'Possibly' Delayed to October, OLED Models Still Coming in September - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/07/25/apples-6-1-inch-iphone-delayed/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [Hands-On Video Shows Alleged 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus and 6.1-inch LCD iPhone Dummy Units - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/07/31/video-of-6-5-inch-iphone-x-plus-6-1-inch-iphone/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [Leaked Images Depict 6.5-inch 'iPhone X Plus' and 6.1-inch LCD iPhone Dummy Units - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/07/29/leaked-images-6-1-and-6-5-inch-iphones/?ref=birchtree.me)

## August

- **WRONG** [Dual-SIM Dual Standby Feature May Be Limited to Version of 6.1-Inch iPhone Available Only in China - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/08/03/dual-sim-dual-standby-china-6-1-inch-iphone-2018/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **WRONG** [2018 iPhones Could Start at $699, May Include Apple Pencil Support, 512GB Storage Option for OLED Models - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/08/14/upcoming-6-1-lcd-iphone-price-starting-699/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **WRONG** [Another Report Says Second-Generation iPhone X and iPhone X Plus Will Support Apple Pencil - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/08/16/2018-iphone-x-apple-pencil-support/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [Hands-On With 6.1-Inch and 6.5-Inch 2018 iPhone Dummy Models - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/08/14/hands-on-2018-iphone-dummy-models/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [2018 iPhone Pre-orders to Take Place on September 14 According to German Carriers - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/08/20/2018-iphone-preorders-september-14/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **WRONG** [2018 iPhones May Feature Faster and More Efficient Wireless Charging With Switch to Copper Coil - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/08/20/2018-iphones-wireless-charging-copper-coil-rumor/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [Bloomberg: Apple Considered 'iPhone Xs' Names for 2018 OLED iPhones, Weighed Dropping 'Plus' Branding - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/08/27/bloomberg-iphone-xs-oled/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [Kuo: No Apple Pencil Support for 2018 iPhones, Upcoming 6.1-Inch Model to Be Slightly Delayed - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/08/27/kuo-2018-iphones-no-apple-pencil/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [Apple Leaks Images of Upcoming 2018 'iPhone XS' Models - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/08/30/apple-leaks-2018-iphone-models/?ref=birchtree.me)

## September

- **CORRECT** [Upcoming 6.5-Inch iPhone Could Be Called 'iPhone Xs Max' - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/09/05/6-5-inch-iphone-naming-iphone-xs-max/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [Apple Leaks iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR Names on Apple.com Ahead of Official Announcement - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/09/12/apple-leaks-iphone-xs-xs-max-and-xr-names/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **PARTIAL CREDIT** [Leaked Images of Alleged SIM Trays for 6.1-Inch iPhone Depict Five Color Options - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/09/11/6-1-inch-iphone-leaked-sim-trays/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [Gurman on 2018 iPhone Names: iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, and Possibly iPhone Xr - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/09/10/gurman-previews-sept-2018-apple-event/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **PARTIAL CREDIT** ['Dummy' 6.1-inch LCD iPhone Images Reposted on Social Media as Alleged iPhone Xc 'Prototypes' - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/09/10/prototype-iphone-xc-images-new-colors/?ref=birchtree.me)
- **CORRECT** [Leaks Reveal Storage Capacities and Colors for the Upcoming iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR - Mac Rumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2018/09/12/leak-reveals-iphone-colors/?ref=birchtree.me)