For its anticipated H2 iPhone launch, Apple has ordered components for the production of 80 million iPhones of which 10 million will be folding phones, reports the Nikkei.
Some suppliers have been given an 85 million target.
For the calendar year 2026, the company will be producing over 220 iPhones of different models and years.
Chinese brands Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo have each slashed their production to less than 100 million units for the year, mainly due to memory and electronics components shortages.
Apple is said to have told some suppliers to reserve some components and parts used in the iPhone 17 series for the iPhone 18 premium series.
Apple is also reported to be planning to launch at least two new iPhones in the first half of 2027, including the standard iPhone 18 and a new iPhone Air.
Another report says it will also refresh its cheaper models.
In 2025 Apple overtook Samsung to be the largest smartphone supplier measured by unit volume. It looks as though it intends to keep that position in 2026.