The world's top Apple analyst releases new research notes on the 2018 iPhone models

• Feature an LCD screen.
• Be manufactured by Pegatron (60%), Foxconn (30%) and Wistron (10%).
• Japan Display will supply 70% of the LCD screens for the phone, which will use Full Active technology that require bezels measuring only .5mm on each side.
• The display will have an aspect ratio of 18:9 with a resolution of 1080 x 2160.
• The phone is equipped with a rectangular one-piece battery inside, with a capacity of 2850-2950 mAh, about 8% higher than the cell that currently sits inside the iPhone X.
• To keep the price point between $700-800, the iPhone 9 will not have 3D Touch and will sport just a single rear-facing camera.
• The phone will have Face ID, a TrueDepth Camera and Animoji.
  

The second generation Apple iPhone X, possibly named the iPhone Xs, and the 6.5-inch Apple iPhone Xs Plus will both include:

• 4GB of RAM, and a nice 25% hike in battery capacity to 3300-3400mAh.
• The battery on both models will consist of two different parts arranged in an "L" shape in order to maximize the room inside each phone for other components.
• The pair will each use OLED screens, although there is speculation that the iPhone Xs Plus might employ a 6.5-inch LCD screen.
  

According to Kuo, there won't be many changes made to the iPhone X sequel. He does expect the TrueDepth Camera to essentially remain the same (and available on all three models) until the 2019 iPhone handsets are introduced. Next year's iPhone units might have a TrueDepth Camera on the front and back of each phone.

One part of his research note should make Apple brass smile; Kuo sees all three 2018 units selling well, especially the lower priced iPhone 9 with the 6.1-inch LCD display.

source: MacRumors