Apple is gearing up to launch its next slimmest phone, the iPhone Air 2, by the first quarter of 2027. Ahead of next year, we already have a sneak peek into the upgrades and specifications. Sources claim the Cupertino giant is working on major upgrades including a new camera sensor, a bigger battery, and a new A20 Pro chipset under the hood, while still maintaining the lightest and slimmest phone across the iPhone lineup.
Apple’s first slimmest phone, the iPhone Air, didn’t achieve the predicted sales.
Many customers reportedly complained about its higher price while still offering a single camera and a smaller battery, which impacted overall screen-on time. Here is all we know so far:
Starting with design, we speculate the iPhone Air 2 will introduce major changes. On the rear, it will have a sleek, plain design. On the front, we expect a smaller Dynamic Island inspired by the iPhone 18 models.
The phone will be built under an aluminium chassis with a glass back, possibly with Ceramic Shield 2 protection.
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Display
On the display side, the Apple iPhone Air 2 will come with a bigger 6.5-inch flat OLED screen on the front, with support for a 120Hz refresh rate.
Processor
Under the hood, the Apple iPhone Air 2 will have an all-new A20 Pro chipset from the iPhone 18 Pro models. This 2nm-based TSMC-manufactured chipset promises to be more power efficient, adding more screen-on time to the iPhone Air 2.
Alongside the A20 Pro chipset, the iPhone Air 2 will feature the next-generation N2 chipset onboard, offering more reliable wireless connections.
The next iPhone Air will also come with Wi-fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
Alongside the new A20 Pro and N2 chipsets, the iPhone Air 2 will come with a new C2 chip, a modem offering more reliable internet connectivity.
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Camera
On the camera side, the iPhone Air 2 will have a dual-camera setup instead of the single camera on the iPhone Air.
It will feature a main 48MP sensor paired with a 48MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, providing a solid camera setup for users.
On the front, the iPhone Air 2 is expected to get an 18MP Centre Stage selfie shooter sensor.
Battery
The current iPhone Air has a 3,149mAh battery. The iPhone Air 2 is expected to have a slightly bigger 3,500mAh battery.
Combined with the efficient A20 Pro chipset, it will offer better screen-on-time than the current iPhone Air.
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Apple Air 2 – Price
What’s the expected price of the new Air Phone? Just like the previous models, the iPhone Air 2 is expected to place right between the standard and Pro variants, so the iPhone Air 2 will likely fall between the standard iPhone 18 and the iPhone 18 Pro.
According to a statement from prominent Apple tipsters Jon Prosser and Mark Gurman, the iPhone Air 2 might get a slight $50 price hike, raising the entry price to $1049 from $999.
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FAQs
When is the Apple iPhone Air 2 expected to launch?
The iPhone Air 2 is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2027.
What processor will power the iPhone Air 2?
According to leaks, the iPhone Air 2 is expected to feature Apple's new 2nm-based A20 Pro chipset paired with the C2 modem and N2 wireless chip.
Will the iPhone Air 2 have a bigger battery?
According to leaks, the iPhone Air 2 will have a slightly bigger battery, with a 3,500 mAh capacity, compared to the current iPhone Air’s 3,149 mAh.
What camera upgrades are expected on the iPhone Air 2?
Compared to the iPhone Air, the next-generation iPhone Air 2 will have an additional 48MP ultra-wide-angle sensor alongside the main 48MP sensor. On the front, you will get an 18MP center stage camera.
What is the expected price of the iPhone Air 2?
According to prominent Apple tipsters Jon Prosser and Mark Gurman, the iPhone Air 2 will get a $50 price increase and could be priced around $1049, up from the current iPhone Air $999 price.