Apple plans to release a second-generation iPhone Air in the first quarter of 2027, according to Jeff Pu, an investment analyst who covers Apple.
In a research note with GF Securities today, Pu said the iPhone Air 2 will have the following five new features compared to the current model:
- The addition of a second 48-megapixel rear camera — an Ultra Wide lens to complement the existing Fusion lens.
- A slightly smaller Dynamic Island.
- A faster and more power-efficient A20 Pro chip manufactured with TSMC’s advanced 2nm process. The current iPhone Air has a 3nm A19 Pro chip.
- Apple’s second-generation N2 chip for wireless networking. In the existing iPhone Air, the N1 chip is an Apple-designed wireless networking chip that enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. The chip also improves the overall performance and reliability of features like AirDrop and Personal Hotspot.
- Apple’s second-generation C2 chip for 5G. Apple says the current C1X chip is already the most power-efficient modem in an iPhone ever.
He expects the next iPhone Air to stick with a 6.5-inch display, 12GB of RAM, and an 18-megapixel Center Stage front camera.
Apple reportedly plans to release the iPhone Air 2 alongside the regular iPhone 18 and a lower-end iPhone 18e around March 2027. The higher-end iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and foldable « iPhone Ultra » are expected to launch this September, with the devices in the lineup rolling out at different times as part of a new strategy.
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