# Apple iPhone Air

The text version of the iDevice Guide at https://idevice.com/phones/iphone-air/roadmap. Same data as the page, last updated 2026-10-08.

> When the iPhone Air 2 comes out, what changes from the first Air, and which leaks have held up. Reporting points to spring 2027.

- Status: Reported, not announced
- Reported price: $999–$1,099 (From published reporting.) Source: [phonearena.com](https://www.phonearena.com/iphone-air-2026-release-date-price-features-news).
- Expected Spring 2027 (source: [Macworld](https://www.macworld.com/article/3197343/iphone-air-2-release-date-price-features-and-latest-rumors.html))
- Guide: https://idevice.com/phones/iphone-air/roadmap
- Last updated: 2026-10-08

## What will it have? (today's facts are from Apple iPhone Air (1st gen))

- **Will the battery last longer?** Bloomberg reports Apple is working on exactly that, and Digital Chat Station puts the cell at about 3,500mAh. The first iPhone Air manages 22 hours of streamed video, or 27 hours of ordinary video playback, which is the weak spot of a phone this thin. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/iphone-air/roadmap#can-will-the-battery-last-longer))
- **Will it still handle a shower or a swim?** Almost certainly yes. The first iPhone Air is IP68, good for a shower and a soaking though not for swimming laps, and nothing reported suggests that changes. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/iphone-air/roadmap#can-will-it-still-handle-a-shower-or-a-swim))
- **Will it have more storage?** No storage change has been reported. The first iPhone Air is sold in three tiers, topping out at 512GB. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/iphone-air/roadmap#can-will-it-have-more-storage))
- **Will the screen change?** Only a little. Jeff Pu reports the 6.5 inch screen stays and the Dynamic Island shrinks slightly. It already runs at 120Hz. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/iphone-air/roadmap#can-will-the-screen-change))
- **Will it do 5G?** Yes, expect so. The first iPhone Air does 5G on the sub-6 bands and nothing reported changes it. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/iphone-air/roadmap#can-will-it-do-5g))
- **Will it unlock with my face?** Yes, expect so. Face ID is on the first iPhone Air, and the reported change to the Dynamic Island is about size rather than about dropping the sensor. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/iphone-air/roadmap#can-will-it-unlock-with-my-face))
- **Will it charge faster?** No faster charging has been reported. The first iPhone Air reaches 50% in about 30 minutes with a fast charger. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/iphone-air/roadmap#can-will-it-charge-faster))
- **Will it be lighter?** Nothing has been reported about weight, and a second rear camera would work against it. The first iPhone Air weighs 165g. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/iphone-air/roadmap#can-will-it-be-lighter))
- **Will the camera be better?** It should gain a lens. Bloomberg reports a second rear camera and Jeff Pu specifies a 48MP ultra wide, alongside the 48MP main the first iPhone Air already has. Its front camera is 18MP. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/iphone-air/roadmap#can-will-the-camera-be-better))
- **Will it shoot better video?** Nothing has been reported. The first iPhone Air shoots 4K at 60fps at its highest setting. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/iphone-air/roadmap#can-will-it-shoot-better-video))
- **Will it connect any differently?** Expect the same. The first iPhone Air runs Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth, with Thread for smart home accessories. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/iphone-air/roadmap#can-will-it-connect-any-differently))
- **Will the battery be bigger?** Reportedly about 3,500mAh, on Digital Chat Station's figure, and Bloomberg says Apple has been working to improve the battery life specifically. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/iphone-air/roadmap#can-will-the-battery-be-bigger))
- **What colours will it come in?** The finishes have not been reported yet. Five are listed against the phone in our record and none of them is confirmed by Apple. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/iphone-air/roadmap#can-what-colours-will-it-come-in))
- **Will the screen be sharper or brighter?** No panel change has been reported. The first iPhone Air reaches 3,000 nits and packs 460 pixels into every inch. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/iphone-air/roadmap#can-will-the-screen-be-sharper-or-brighter))

## Questions

### When does iPhone Air 2 come out?

We expect it in spring 2027, alongside the standard iPhone 18. Apple has not given a date itself; that window comes from reporting on Apple's split launch schedule. Source: [MacRumors](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-18/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/iphone-air/roadmap#faq-when-does-iphone-air-2-come-out))

## Top reports

- **The chassis is expected to thin to 5.2mm, down from the original iPhone Air's 5.6mm** (Reported.) Even thinner, with a battery fix in the works First reported by [Android Headlines](https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/10/iphone-air-2-squeeze-bigger-battery-5-2mm-chassis.html) on Oct 7, 2026.
- **The phone is expected to launch in spring 2027, most likely March** (Reported.) A spring 2027 launch is reported, most likely March. First reported by [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/26/apple-officially-announces-iphone-18-pro-foldable-event/) on Aug 26, 2026.
- **A second rear camera is expected, a 48MP ultra wide** (Reported.) A second rear camera is reported at 48MP ultra wide. First reported by [Android Headlines](https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/10/iphone-air-2-squeeze-bigger-battery-5-2mm-chassis.html) on Oct 7, 2026.
- **The phone is expected to use an A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process** (Reported.) An A20 Pro on TSMC's 2nm process is expected inside. First reported by [Tom's Guide](https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-ultra-and-iphone-18-pro-a20-chip-leak-reveals-the-biggest-gpu-ever-inside-an-iphone) on Sep 3, 2026.
- **The 6.5-inch screen stays, with a slightly smaller Dynamic Island** (Reported.) The 6.5-inch screen stays. The Dynamic Island gets smaller. First reported by [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/31/iphone-air-2-to-feature-smaller-dynamic-island-more-report/) on Jul 31, 2026.
- **The battery could be about 3,500mAh** (Reported.) Battery capacity lands around 3,500mAh. First reported by [MacRumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/08/iphone-air-2-could-be-as-thin-unfolded-iphone-duo/) on Oct 8, 2026.
- **The phone could have 12GB of RAM** (Reported.) 12GB of RAM is reported inside. First reported by [Android Headlines](https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/10/apple-scrapped-16gb-ram-iphone-18-pro-duo.html) on Oct 7, 2026.

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## Questions and answers

### Using it

**How much storage does it have?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: it comes with 1GB to 512GB of storage. There are 3 sizes: 1GB, 256GB and 512GB. Source: Apple

**Does it have a 120Hz screen?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: yes, the screen runs at 120Hz. Source: Apple

**Does it do 5G?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: yes, it does 5G. Sub-6 bands. Source: Apple

**Does it unlock with my face?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: yes, it unlocks with your face. Source: Apple

**How heavy is it?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: it weighs 165g. Source: Apple

**How good is the camera?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: it shoots on a 48MP main camera. The front camera is 18MP. Source: Apple

**What video can it shoot?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: it shoots 4K at 60fps. That is its highest setting. Source: Apple

**How does it connect?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: it connects over Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi 7. It also has Thread, for smart-home accessories. Source: Apple

**What colours does it come in?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: it comes in 5 finishes. Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue, Space Black, and 1 more. Outlets report this, but the maker has not confirmed it. Source: Apple

**How sharp and bright is the screen?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: the screen reaches 3000 nits at its brightest. It packs 460 pixels into every inch. Source: Apple

**How thick is it?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: it is 5.64mm thick. Source: Apple

**What chip is inside?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: it runs on Apple A19 Pro. Source: Apple

**How much memory does it have?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: it has 12GB of RAM. Outlets report this, but the maker has not confirmed it. Source: Apple

**What software does it run?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: it runs iOS 26. Source: Apple

**What is it made of?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: it is made of titanium. Source: Apple

**Does it do contactless payments?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: yes, it has NFC for contactless payments. Source: Apple

### Sizing and fit

**What sizes does it come in?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: storage: 1TB. Source: Apple

### Battery and charging

**How long does the battery last?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: it runs 22 hours playing streamed video. That is 27 hours playing video, and 35 hours with magsafe battery streamed video playback. Source: Apple

**How fast does it charge?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: it charges in 30 minutes, to 50%. That is wired, with a fast charger. Source: Apple

**How big is the battery?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: the battery is 3500 mAh. Outlets report this, but the maker has not confirmed it. Source: Apple

**Does it charge wirelessly?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: yes, it charges wirelessly. It takes up to 20W on a wireless pad. Source: Apple

### Water

**Can it get wet — shower, pool, swimming?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: yes, it survives a shower and a soaking. Its rating is IP68. The maker states immersion beyond a metre. Swimming laps and diving need a different rating, and it does not carry one. Source: Apple

### Price and models

**What colors does it come in?** Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), the current model: cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue, Space Black, Lavender. Source: Apple