iPhone 18 and 18e X-Rays Reveal Internal Hardware Layout Leaks

Automated X-ray inspection images depicting two unreleased Apple devices surfaced on Chinese social media platforms before being shared on Baidu Tieba's Qualcomm forum by a leaker named Littertree66 on November 5. The leaked materials feature the codenames Taycan and Nevera, which are attributed to the standard iPhone 18 and the iPhone 18e, respectively. Both units display matching internal layouts with identical logic board positions, similar battery footprints, and corresponding MagSafe coils.

According to the annotations on the Taycan image, eliminating the physical SIM tray opened up additional room for the battery. Furthermore, the bottom speaker and haptic motor shift from a narrow, elongated build to a wider configuration. These modifications collectively push capacity up from 3,671 mAh to 4,430 mAh, representing an increase of approximately 20 percent for eSIM-only models. The annotations also indicate that the wide camera module is physically smaller than prior generations while maintaining sensor resolution.

Internal Comparisons and Specifications

The Nevera image indicates that the iPhone 18e adopts the design framework of the standard model, increasing battery capacity by roughly 10 percent from the 4,005 mAh capacity of the iPhone 17e up to 4,430 mAh. While the standard model utilizes multiple rear cameras, the Nevera features a single rear camera with a plastic filler occupying the space typically reserved for a second camera and connecting array. Additional claims suggest both models feature a Dynamic Island and a steel-encased battery.

Despite the detailed descriptions, the images carry an OpenAI watermark—likely stemming from a translation tool used on the diagrams—and the original forum post notes that the materials may not be authentic. Units undergoing scanning at this stage often represent pre-production hardware, meaning final retail specifications remain subject to change.