iPhone 19 Price in Nepal (Expected): Release Date, Design and Rumours
This is a rumour roundup, checked on 12 November 2026. Apple has not confirmed any of these phones, names, dates or prices. The Nepal prices here are our own estimates, not official prices.
Short answer: Apple hasn't announced any of these phones yet. Reports say the next standard iPhone 18 arrives in spring 2027, possibly around March, with an A20 chip and a bigger battery. In September 2027, Apple is expected to launch redesigned 20th-anniversary Pro models with curved glass. Apple may call them iPhone 20 and skip the iPhone 19 name. A standard model to follow the iPhone 18 would then come in early 2028. Our rough estimate for Nepal: Rs 1.73 to 1.95 lakh for the iPhone 18 if it keeps the iPhone 17's US price, and at least Rs 2.8 lakh for the 2027 Pro.
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When the next iPhones are expected
Apple used to launch its main iPhones each September. That changed this year. In September 2026 it launched only the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and the foldable iPhone Duo, and reports say the cheaper models will now come in spring (MacRumors). Here's the rumoured calendar.
| When | Expected phones | How sure |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 (possibly around March) | iPhone 18, iPhone 18e and possibly a second iPhone Air | Widely reported |
| September 2027 | Redesigned 20th-anniversary Pro and Pro Max (iPhone 19 Pro or iPhone 20 Pro). A late-2025 report citing Omdia also expects a second foldable | Widely reported; the name is unknown |
| Early 2028 | The standard model after the iPhone 18 (iPhone 19 or iPhone 20) | Expected from the new schedule |
| 2028 | A clamshell (flip) foldable iPhone | A single research firm's claim |
Sources: MacRumors iPhone 18 roundup, MacRumors 20th-anniversary iPhone guide, MacRumors on Omdia's report and Tom's Guide.
Latest iPhone 19 and iPhone 20 rumours
Newest first. We add new reports here as they come in.
- 21 September 2026: the leaker Digital Chat Station gives the 2027 Pro models 6.41 and 6.96-inch screens (MacRumors).
- 12 August 2026: Digital Chat Station says the all-glass design is still on track, using a flat panel under curved cover glass (MacRumors).
- 10 August 2026: a Jefferies analyst claims the all-glass design was cancelled because of poor production yields (MacRumors). Bloomberg's Mark Gurman replies the same day that the glass-heavy redesign is still planned (MacRumors).
- 23 October 2025: the research firm Omdia says Apple will call its fall 2027 phones "iPhone 20" (MacRumors).
The standard iPhone 18 (spring 2027)
Our iPhone 18 price in Nepal post tracks the iPhone 18 and 18e in full. Here is the short version. If the reports are right, the iPhone 17 will stay on sale for about 18 months before the iPhone 18 replaces it as Apple's newest standard model. Here is what leakers and analysts expect:
- Chip: the A20, made on a 2nm process like the A20 Pro in the iPhone 18 Pro (MacRumors, citing Digital Chat Station).
- Battery: bigger than the iPhone 17's 3,692mAh. Another leaker, Fixed Focus Digital, puts it at about 4,430mAh (MacRumors).
- Screen: the same size, a 6.3-inch OLED with up to 120Hz, Face ID and the Dynamic Island.
- Cameras: two 48MP rear cameras, as on the iPhone 17.
- Memory: analysts disagree. Ming-Chi Kuo says 9GB of RAM, and Jeff Pu says 12GB, up from 8GB (MacRumors).
- Modem: Apple's own C2 modem, which debuted in the iPhone 18 Pro.
- Design: no major change is expected.
iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2
The cheaper iPhone 18e is also expected in spring 2027, with the A20 chip and a single 48MP rear camera. Its screen keeps a 60Hz refresh rate. One leaker says it grows to 6.3 inches, while another says it stays at 6.1 inches. It may also share the iPhone 18's 4,430mAh battery (MacRumors). A second-generation iPhone Air is expected alongside the iPhone 18 and 18e in spring 2027 (MacRumors), though reports in late 2025 had it in the second half of 2027 (MacRumors).
Will the iPhone 18 cost more?
It may. Memory chips have become much more expensive, and in September 2026 Apple raised the US prices of its older iPhones by $100. The iPhone 17 now starts at $899 in the US, and the iPhone 17e at $699 (MacRumors). The new iPhone 18 Pro launched at $1,199, $100 more than the iPhone 17 Pro (MacRumors). The leaker Digital Chat Station says the iPhone 18's price could go up again, though not by how much (MacRumors). Other reports say Apple is cutting costs to avoid raising the iPhone 18's price (MacRumors).
iPhone 19 or iPhone 20?
2027 is the iPhone's 20th birthday. The first iPhone came out in 2007. In October 2025, the research firm Omdia said Apple would call its fall 2027 phones "iPhone 20", skipping the iPhone 19 (MacRumors). Apple did something similar in 2017, when it skipped the iPhone 9 name and went straight to the iPhone X for the 10th anniversary. Others still call the 2027 Pro the "iPhone 19 Pro" (AppleInsider), and some outlets use "iPhone XX".
So when people search for the iPhone 19, they usually mean one of two phones: the redesigned Pro models due in September 2027, or the standard model that should follow in early 2028. We use "iPhone 19" for both here until Apple announces the real name.
The rumoured 2027 design
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has called the 2027 Pro the biggest iPhone redesign since the iPhone X. These are the main rumours so far (MacRumors):
- Curved glass all round. The glass front and back would wrap around the edges and sandwich a thin metal band (MacRumors, citing Gurman). Reports differ on the screen: AppleInsider says the display itself curves on all four sides (AppleInsider), while the leaker Digital Chat Station says the panel is flat and the edge-to-edge look comes from curved cover glass (MacRumors).
- Screen cutouts. Gurman has reported that Apple wants a screen with no cutouts, with Face ID and the front camera hidden underneath. Display analyst Ross Young disagrees on timing: he expects a smaller Dynamic Island to stay through 2027, with a single hole-punch only from 2028 (MacRumors).
- Sizes: about 6.4 and 7.0 inches (6.41 and 6.96 inches, according to Digital Chat Station in September 2026), a little bigger than today's 6.3 and 6.9-inch Pro models (MacRumors).
- Buttons: solid-state buttons with haptic feedback instead of physical ones.
- Inside: a second-generation 2nm chip, a camera sensor with very high dynamic range, and a newer modem than the C2.
Not everyone agrees. In August 2026 an analyst at Jefferies claimed Apple had cancelled the all-glass design because of poor production yields (MacRumors). Gurman replied the same day that the glass-heavy redesign was still on track (MacRumors). Treat all of this as early: designs often change a year before launch.
Expected iPhone 19 price in Nepal
Nobody knows the real prices yet. But we can estimate them. In Nepal, the iPhone 18 Pro sells for about 1.4 times its US price, converted at Nepal Rastra Bank's rate of Rs 155.08 per dollar (12 October 2026). That gap comes from customs, VAT and other taxes, as our iPhone 18 price in Nepal post explains. Using the same multiple:
| Phone | US price used | Estimated Nepal price |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 18e (spring 2027) | $699, the iPhone 17e's price today | About Rs 1.52 lakh |
| iPhone 18 (spring 2027) | $899, the iPhone 17's price today | About Rs 1.95 lakh (or about Rs 1.73 lakh if Nepal prices don't follow the US rise) |
| iPhone 18, if Apple adds $100 | $999 | About Rs 2.17 lakh |
| 2027 Pro (iPhone 19 Pro or 20 Pro) | At least $1,299, Macworld's guess | At least Rs 2.82 lakh |
| Standard iPhone 19 (2028) | No rumours yet | Too early to estimate |
Our estimates: US price x Rs 155.08 x 1.4, rounded. Macworld's "at least $1,299" guess is from its 20th-anniversary iPhone guide; it is not a leak. For comparison, the iPhone 18 Pro costs from Rs 2,59,900 and the iPhone 17 from Rs 1,73,499 at Quality Computer.
One caveat: these estimates assume Nepal prices follow September's US price rises. So far they haven't for the iPhone 17. Its Rs 1,73,499 price at Quality Computer is about 1.4 times its old $799 US price, not its new $899 one. If that pattern holds, an $899 iPhone 18 could cost closer to Rs 1.73 lakh in Nepal.
Real prices could land higher or lower. The exchange rate, Nepal's taxes and Apple's own pricing can all change before launch. For how Nepal compares with buying abroad, see our iPhone price in Dubai, India and the USA vs Nepal comparison.
Should you wait or buy now?
- Need a phone now? Don't wait for prices to fall. Apple raised iPhone prices this year rather than cutting them, because of the memory shortage.
- Want the best camera and speed today? The iPhone 18 Pro is out now. See our iPhone 18 Pro price in Nepal post and our best camera phone ranking.
- Want a standard iPhone? The iPhone 17 is the current model until spring 2027. If you can wait four or five months, the iPhone 18 should bring a faster chip and a bigger battery, possibly for more money.
- Excited by the redesign? That's a September 2027 phone, and it's expected to cost more than today's Pro models.
Whatever you buy, buy it with a VAT bill and check that it's registered on NTA's MDMS. Our iPhone IMEI check guide shows how.
Quick verdict
- Standard iPhone 18: expected spring 2027, about Rs 1.73 to 1.95 lakh by our estimate.
- Redesigned 2027 Pro: expected September 2027, maybe named iPhone 20, at least Rs 2.8 lakh by our estimate.
- Standard iPhone 19 or 20: expected early 2028.
- Nothing is confirmed until Apple announces it.
iPhones in our store
Quality Computer is an authorised Apple reseller. Visit our store in Birtamode, Jhapa or order online for delivery across Nepal. For the iPhone 18 Pro's fastest charging, you need a 60W-capable charger with USB PD 3.1 or later and AVS. Our charger guide explains.
| Product | What it is | Our price |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 18 Pro | 6.3-inch, A20 Pro, three 48MP cameras | From Rs 2,59,900 |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | 6.9-inch, A20 Pro, the biggest battery | From Rs 2,79,900 |
| iPhone 17 | 6.3-inch, A19, the current standard iPhone | From Rs 1,73,499 |
| Apple AirPods 5 | Apple's latest standard AirPods | Rs 31,000 |
| UGREEN 45W GaN charger, retractable cable | 45W GaN charger with a built-in cable | Rs 4,275 |
| UNITEK P1117B 65W GaN charger | 65W GaN charger, USB-C PD | Rs 3,980 |
Prices checked on 12 November 2026 on our website.
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Frequently asked questions
When will the iPhone 19 come out?
Apple hasn't said. The redesigned Pro models are expected in September 2027, possibly named iPhone 20 rather than iPhone 19. The standard model after the iPhone 18 is expected in early 2028.
Will there be an iPhone 19?
Maybe not. In October 2025 the research firm Omdia said Apple would call its fall 2027 phones iPhone 20, for the iPhone's 20th anniversary. Apple skipped the iPhone 9 name in a similar way in 2017. Apple hasn't confirmed any name.
What will the iPhone 19 cost in Nepal?
There are no official prices. Macworld guesses the 2027 Pro will cost at least $1,299 in the US. With today's pricing pattern, that would be at least Rs 2.82 lakh in Nepal. That's our estimate, not an official price.
When is the standard iPhone 18 coming?
Reports say spring 2027, possibly around March, together with the iPhone 18e and possibly a second iPhone Air. Apple has not confirmed this.
Will the iPhone 18 cost more than the iPhone 17?
It may. Apple raised the iPhone 17's US price from $799 to $899 in September 2026, and a leaker says the iPhone 18 could cost more again, though other reports say Apple is cutting costs to avoid a rise. If it launches at $899, we estimate about Rs 1.73 to 1.95 lakh in Nepal.
What design changes are rumoured for 2027?
Glass on the front and back that wraps around the edges, possibly fewer screen cutouts, and solid-state buttons. These rumours are for the Pro models, not the standard iPhone 18.
Sources
- iPhone 18: Rumors and Release Date, MacRumors
- iPhone 18 rumored to get larger battery and potential price increase, MacRumors, 3 November 2026
- iPhone 18e could feature bigger display and battery, MacRumors, 9 November 2026
- Apple raises prices of iPhone 16, iPhone 17, iPhone Air and iPhone 17e, MacRumors, 9 September 2026
- iPhone 18 Pro Starts at $1,199, Pro Max at $1,299, MacRumors, 9 September 2026
- Report: Apple to skip 'iPhone 19' name for 'iPhone 20', MacRumors, citing Omdia, 23 October 2025
- 2027 20th-anniversary iPhone: what we know, MacRumors
- Apple still planning 'glass-centric' iPhone redesign for 2027, MacRumors, 10 August 2026
- Apple's All-Glass 20th Anniversary iPhone Reportedly Canceled, MacRumors, 10 August 2026
- Leaker: All-Glass 2027 iPhone Still on Track Despite Cancellation Rumors, MacRumors, 12 August 2026
- 20th Anniversary iPhone May Not Have All-Screen Design After All, MacRumors, 22 January 2026
- iPhone 20 Pro Display Sizes Leak Ahead of 2027 Launch, MacRumors, 21 September 2026
- 2027 iPhone production testing underway with quad-curved OLED, AppleInsider, May 2026
- 20th anniversary iPhone: release date, rumors and price, Macworld
- Apple leaks reveal iPhone roadmap: flip foldable and iPhone 20, Tom's Guide
- Nepal exchange rate and price multiple: our iPhone 18 price in Nepal post (Nepal Rastra Bank selling rate, 12 October 2026).
- iPhone prices: Quality Computer website, 12 November 2026.