Apple may be preparing for higher production of its upcoming premium iPhones, with a new rumor claiming the company has significantly increased orders for vapor chamber cooling components. If accurate, the move could support the launch of Apple’s first foldable iPhone while also benefiting future flagship models.
The report points to Apple’s foldable iPhone as the primary reason for the larger component orders, although the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro lineup and the rumored 20th anniversary iPhone are also expected to use vapor chamber cooling. Apple has not confirmed the report, and the claims are based on supply chain information shared by a single leaker.
Apple recently adopted vapor chamber cooling for its flagship iPhones as a more advanced way to manage heat during demanding workloads. The technology transfers heat away from the processor more efficiently, helping maintain consistent performance during gaming, Apple Intelligence features, and high-resolution video recording while reducing thermal throttling.
According to the rumor, the increased orders are primarily intended for Apple’s first foldable iPhone and the redesigned anniversary iPhone expected in 2027. However, the additional supply could also support the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which are widely expected to continue using the same cooling technology.
The report follows recent claims that Apple has increased planned production of its foldable iPhone from an estimated 7 to 8 million units to around 10 million units. At the same time, the company is reportedly preparing roughly 70 million iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max units ahead of their expected launch later this year.
If those production estimates are accurate, expanding orders for key cooling components would be a logical step as Apple and its suppliers prepare for larger manufacturing volumes.
Efficient thermal management is expected to be especially important for the foldable iPhone, which is rumored to feature a thinner design with less internal space to dissipate heat. Better cooling could help the device sustain peak performance during processor-intensive tasks without generating as much heat.
The same reasoning could apply to Apple’s rumored 20th anniversary iPhone, which is expected to introduce one of the company’s biggest hardware redesigns in years. While details remain limited, reports suggest the device could feature a nearly all-screen design that would also benefit from more advanced thermal management.
As with many supply chain reports, this rumor should be treated cautiously until additional sources corroborate the claims. Even so, Apple’s reported production targets and its continued investment in vapor chamber cooling make the latest report a plausible development.
Apple has not announced any future iPhone hardware plans, and the company is expected to unveil its next generation of iPhones during its annual September event.
