iPhone Air 2 is reported at 5.2mm with a bigger battery
A Korean leaker says the iPhone Air 2 drops to 5.2mm from 5.6mm while gaining denser battery cells and a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera.
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iPhone Air 2Spring 2027 Release, Specs & Reports Graded
Spring 202772% within 2027
Our read: 72% is the chance of a release at any point in 2027, the whole year, not only Spring 2027. For the narrower spring 2027 window alone it is 24%. It comes from 37 past forecasts of a window this size. It assumes Apple announces the Apple iPhone Air at all. The window itself is Reported, not confirmed by Apple.
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Apple's thinnest iPhone, sold beside the standard and Pro models rather than above them. The point of it is the body: less phone to carry, for people who would rather have that than another camera.
What will the iPhone Air have?
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Everyday use. Show why
It puts a full-size iPhone screen in the thinner Air body.
Travel. Show why
It is a thinner, lighter iPhone to carry.
Photos and video. Show why
It has a rear camera in Apple's thin Air body.
Rumors
See everything we're expecting- The chassis is expected to thin to 5.2mm, down from the original iPhone Air's 5.6mm
Even thinner, with a battery fix in the works
Reported
ReportedA credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
79% track record
79% track record
Similar reports have held up 79% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on phones has held up, across 818 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 79% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Outlets
5
How strongly each outlet put it
- The phone is expected to launch in spring 2027, most likely March
A spring 2027 launch is reported, most likely March.
Reported
ReportedA credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
79% track record
79% track record
Similar reports have held up 79% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on phones has held up, across 818 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 79% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Outlets
8
How strongly each outlet put it
- A second rear camera is expected, a 48MP ultra wide
A second rear camera is reported at 48MP ultra wide.
Reported
ReportedA credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
79% track record
79% track record
Similar reports have held up 79% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on phones has held up, across 818 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 79% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Outlets
5
How strongly each outlet put it
Comparison
Compare phonesHow it compares
Price
$1099
What it costs to buy. None of these need a subscription.
Weight
165g
Grams in your hand. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
~27 hrs
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Cost over 3 years
Apple iPhone Air (1st gen)$1,099
Samsung Galaxy S26$899.99
Apple iPhone 17 Pro$1,099
Google Pixel 11 Pro$1,099
Apple iPhone 18 Pro$1,199Weight
Battery life
Current list prices.
The handset as sold, without a case.
Hours of video playback, as each maker states it. A phone whose maker gives only a typical-use figure or a battery capacity is not on this chart: those are different measures.
Quick answers
All FAQsQuick answers
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.
Should I buy the Apple iPhone Air (1st gen) now or wait for the next one?
No need to rush. $1,099 at Apple matches its lowest price in the 35 days iDevice has checked it since the list price changed on Sep 10, 2026, and iDevice's price verdict still reads No rush. Apple iPhone Air 2 is reported, with no date given (Reported). Price checked Oct. 14, 2026. See the full answer
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Design and build
The chassis is expected to thin to 5.2mm, down from the original iPhone Air's 5.6mm
Even thinner, with a battery fix in the works
Reported
Reported
A credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
79% track record
79% track record
Similar reports have held up 79% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on phones has held up, across 818 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 79% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Outlets
5
How strongly each outlet put it
Timing and release
The phone is expected to launch in spring 2027, most likely March
A spring 2027 launch is reported, most likely March.
Reported
Reported
A credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
79% track record
79% track record
Similar reports have held up 79% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on phones has held up, across 818 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 79% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Outlets
8
How strongly each outlet put it
Hardware
The phone is expected to use an A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process
An A20 Pro on TSMC's 2nm process is expected inside.
Contested
The report behind this79% track record
79% track record
Similar reports have held up 79% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on phones has held up, across 818 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 79% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Independent sources
- 9to5Mac
Outlets
5
How strongly each outlet put it
The phone could have 12GB of RAM
12GB of RAM is reported inside.
Reported
Reported
A credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
79% track record
79% track record
Similar reports have held up 79% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on phones has held up, across 818 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 79% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Outlets
2
How strongly each outlet put it
Display
The 6.5-inch screen stays, with a slightly smaller Dynamic Island
The 6.5-inch screen stays. The Dynamic Island gets smaller.
Reported
Reported
A credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
79% track record
79% track record
Similar reports have held up 79% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on phones has held up, across 818 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 79% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Outlets
1
How strongly each outlet put it
Camera
A second rear camera is expected, a 48MP ultra wide
A second rear camera is reported at 48MP ultra wide.
Reported
Reported
A credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
79% track record
79% track record
Similar reports have held up 79% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on phones has held up, across 818 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 79% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Outlets
5
How strongly each outlet put it
Battery and charging
The battery could be about 3,500mAh
Battery capacity lands around 3,500mAh.
Reported
Reported
A credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
79% track record
79% track record
Similar reports have held up 79% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on phones has held up, across 818 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 79% chance of happening.
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
Outlets
4
How strongly each outlet put it
May 17, 2024 · First sign of it
The Information reports Apple is developing a thinner 2025 iPhone
Nov 10, 2025 · Delayed
The Information reports Apple has delayed the next iPhone Air
Mar 16, 2025 · Design and hardware
Bloomberg report says Apple considered a portless iPhone 17 Air
Nov 11, 2025 · Design and hardware
Apple is reported to be exploring a second rear camera
Sep 9, 2025 · Announced
Apple announces the first iPhone Air
Dec 16, 2025 · Supply chain
The Information reports trial production could restart at Luxshare
Sep 19, 2025 · Went on sale
iPhone Air becomes available in stores
Jun 17, 2026 · Others confirmed it
Bloomberg reports the redesigned Air successor is in advanced testing
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air (1st gen), available now.
At a glance
CURRENT MODELApple iPhone Air (1st gen)
COMPARE WITHApple iPhone DuoDisplay
6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2736×1260 at 460ppiAlways-On; ProMotion up to 120Hz; up to 3,000 nits outdoor peak brightness
Battery
Price
The starting list price, not a temporary sale price. It is usually the first thing that rules a product in or out.
From $1099
From $1999
Camera
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
Front camera
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
Video
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
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Audio
Built-in speakerSpatial Audio with compatible AirPods; supports AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos
Biometrics
Buttons
Design
Dynamic island
Display size and type affect what you can see and how the product feels to use.
Fold mechanics
Unknown
Expected price: about $999–$1,099
Reported estimateThis figure was published by somebody else, not by Apple and not by us. It can change.
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What you can buy today
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Apple iPhone Air
Top 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.
Should I buy the Apple iPhone Air (1st gen) now or wait for the next one?
No need to rush. $1,099 at Apple matches its lowest price in the 35 days iDevice has checked it since the list price changed on Sep 10, 2026, and iDevice's price verdict still reads No rush. Apple iPhone Air 2 is reported, with no date given (Reported). Price checked Oct. 14, 2026. See the full answer
Using it
How much storage does it have?
Not confirmed for the iPhone Air. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): it comes with 1GB to 512GB of storage. There are 3 sizes: 1GB, 256GB and 512GB.
Does it have a 120Hz screen?
Reported for the iPhone Air, not confirmed: The 6.5-inch screen stays. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): yes, the screen runs at 120Hz.
Does it do 5G?
Not confirmed for the iPhone Air. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): yes, it does 5G. Sub-6 bands.
Does it unlock with my face?
Not confirmed for the iPhone Air. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): yes, it unlocks with your face.
How heavy is it?
Not confirmed for the iPhone Air. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): it weighs 165g.
How good is the camera?
Reported for the iPhone Air, not confirmed: A second rear camera is reported at 48MP ultra wide. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): it shoots on a 48MP main camera. The front camera is 18MP.
What video can it shoot?
Not confirmed for the iPhone Air. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): it shoots 4K at 60fps. That is its highest setting.
How does it connect?
Not confirmed for the iPhone Air. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): it connects over Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi 7. It also has Thread, for smart-home accessories.
What colours does it come in?
Not confirmed for the iPhone Air. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): it comes in 5 finishes. Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue, Space Black, and 1 more. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed.
How sharp and bright is the screen?
Not confirmed for the iPhone Air. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): the screen reaches 3000 nits at its brightest. It packs 460 pixels into every inch.
What chip is inside?
Reports disagree on the iPhone Air: An A20 Pro on TSMC's 2nm process is expected inside. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): it runs on Apple A19 Pro.
How much memory does it have?
Reported for the iPhone Air, not confirmed: 12GB of RAM is reported inside. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): it has 12GB of RAM. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed.
What software does it run?
Not confirmed for the iPhone Air. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): it runs iOS 26.
What is it made of?
Not confirmed for the iPhone Air. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): it is made of titanium.
Does it do contactless payments?
Not confirmed for the iPhone Air. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): yes, it has NFC for contactless payments.
Sizing and fit
What sizes does it come in?
Not confirmed for the iPhone Air. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): storage: 1TB.
Battery and charging
How long does the battery last?
Not confirmed for the iPhone Air. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): it runs 22 hours playing streamed video. That is 27 hours playing video, and 35 hours with magsafe battery streamed video playback.
How fast does it charge?
Not confirmed for the iPhone Air. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): it charges in 30 minutes, to 50%. That is wired, with a fast charger.
How big is the battery?
Reported for the iPhone Air, not confirmed: Battery capacity lands around 3,500mAh. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): the battery is 3500 mAh. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed.
How thick is it?
Reported for the iPhone Air, not confirmed: Even thinner, with a battery fix in the works. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): it is 5.64mm thick.
Does it charge wirelessly?
Not confirmed for the iPhone Air. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): yes, it charges wirelessly. It takes up to 20W on a wireless pad.
Water
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Not confirmed for the iPhone Air. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): yes, it survives a shower and a soaking. Its rating is IP68. Immersion beyond a metre is officially stated. Swimming laps and diving need a different rating, and it does not carry one.
Price and models
What colors does it come in?
Not confirmed for the iPhone Air. For comparison, the current Apple iPhone Air (1st gen): cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue, Space Black, Lavender.
Standard iPhone 18 production reportedly starts in late November
A big first run, months before the spring 2027 launch, while Apple reportedly ordered fewer parts for the iPhone 18 Pro.
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Apple reportedly raises iPhone Duo orders by 30% before pre-orders open
Apple expects more iPhone Duo buyers than it first planned for, and pre-orders haven't started. Pro Max orders went up as Pro orders went down, which leaves the Pro line flat.
Apple's iPhone Duo demo plan fills flagship stores with over 150 units
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is preparing an unusually large retail demo rollout for the iPhone Duo's October 23 launch: more than 150 units at the Fifth Avenue flagship, nearly 100 at Apple Park, 30 to 40 at other flagship stores, and about 20 at smaller ones. Some units sit untethered so shoppers can fold them by hand. Supply is still expected to stay tight at launch.
Apple's Fifth Avenue store will have 150 iPhone Duos to try, Gurman says
Even small Apple Stores get about 20 demo units and a new MagSafe stand, but launch stock still looks thin, so order early if you've already decided.
Some iPhone Duo buyers at US Apple Stores will get a greeting by name, Gurman says
Apple Stores will be able to personalize the Duo's first startup screen with some buyers' names, in English or Spanish, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. The phone goes on sale October 23.
Apple reportedly trims iPhone 18 Pro part orders after its $100 price rise
Delivery waits for the $1,199 iPhone 18 Pro are getting shorter, which points to softer demand, but AppleInsider's sources say Apple hasn't cut how many phones it assembles.
iPhone Air 2 is reported at 5.2mm with a bigger battery
A Korean leaker says the iPhone Air 2 drops to 5.2mm from 5.6mm while gaining denser battery cells and a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera.
iPhone 18 Pro owners report paint fading around the camera
Reddit owners say burgundy and some black iPhone 18 Pro phones show discoloration by the camera that wiping won't clear. Apple hasn't commented.
A leaker says Apple once planned 16GB of RAM for the iPhone 18 Pro and Duo
The iPhone 18 Pro has 12GB, confirmed in Xcode 27, and the Duo is expected to match. A memory shortage is the likely reason for the cut.
Code shows the iPhone Duo getting a Focus button on its Lock Screen
The feature comes from a code find rather than an Apple demo, and pre-orders for the phone open October 16.
Apple opens iPhone Duo ‘Get ready’ checkout on October 12
Apple says buyers can start configuring an iPhone Duo order on October 12, four days before pre-orders open on October 16 at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Expect few iPhone Duo units at launch, a Chinese report says
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Apple says iPhone 18 Pro Max owners who lost AT&T service need a replacement phone
Apple's updates are meant to stop the outage spreading, but a phone that has already lost service has to be replaced, and Apple hasn't said why it happens.
Apple says iPhone 18 Pro Max units that lost AT&T service need replacing
Apple says iOS 27.0.1 and a carrier settings update only prevent the AT&T outage on the iPhone 18 Pro Max. A phone that has already lost service gets replaced.
Halide 3.2 lets iPhone 18 Pro owners shoot at any f-number
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The 20th-anniversary iPhone curves glass around a metal band
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Counterpoint expects 6 million iPhone Duos shipped by year-end
Two separate sources now put the Duo's 2026 run at around six million, and neither says how many phones will be around when pre-orders open.
Digital Chat Station describes two future iPhone camera upgrades
Digital Chat Station describes two separate iPhone camera sensor upgrades Apple is testing, neither tied to a specific model year.
iPhone 18 keeps iPhone 17's design, minus one detail
Reports agree the iPhone 18 will look almost exactly like the iPhone 17, with a narrower Dynamic Island as the one visible change.
iPhone Duo launch stock could be thin, with assembly yields reported near 60%
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