Inside Michael “DetroitBORG” Kukielka’s Sneak‑Peek of Apple’s 2018 iPhone lineup
Get this: Tech reviewer Michael Kukielka (aka DetroitBORG) has scored dummy units of every Apple iPhone dropped in 2018, thanks to the legendary tipster Sonny Dickson. In his newest video, the tech YouTuber shows the entire Apple 2018 lineup in glorious detail, and there’s a lot to unpack.
The Big Three
- iPhone X – the 5.8‑inch OLED you’ve already heard about. Still slick, still edge‑to‑edge, but with a little “notch” for the camera and Face ID.
- iPhone X Plus – the upgraded, headphone‑jack‑free version. It owns a whopping 6.5‑inch OLED display – larger, but surprisingly only the same notch size as the X.
- iPhone 9 – the chilly, more affordable cousin of the X family. It comes with a 6.1‑inch LCD (yes, you heard that right), slightly larger bezels, a single‑lens rear camera, and a spot‑on SIM tray that suggests Apple might finally open the door to dual‑SIM support.
Key Design Highlights
- Notch Size Lock: Whether you’re fresh out of the X or the X Plus, the notch is the same width. That means the X Plus gets more surface area on either side for battery level bars, notifications, etc.
- Display Differential: The “Plus” edge‑to‑edge design feels like you’re watching a movie on a bigger screen; the 6.5‑inch OLED dwarfs its sibling by over a centimeter.
- Finishing Touches: The iPhone 9’s single‑lens camera is a bit of a throwback, and the higher bottom bezel makes it feel a little sturdier. Plus, the right‑hand SIM tray being lower hints at new dual‑SIM functionality – Apple’s first!
Why It Matters
So why should you care? The 2018 look‑and‑feel gives developers a roadmap for apps that adapt to the notch, and gives consumers a hint about what they’ll actually receive when the final devices ship. The X and X Plus keep your screen crunching the latest hardware, while the iPhone 9 looks like a “budget” drop aimed at a different segment.
In a nutshell, Michael Corkie’s video provides a practical, hands‑on look at Apple’s shiny toys before the official release, and now we’re in the know about the subtle (and some drastic) differences each model carries.
Stay tuned for the official launch, and keep an eye on those Face ID camera specs. Apple’s 2018 lineup, it seems, has no surprises that weren’t already in your mind… until the notch.
