Apple is preparing to launch the second-generation iPhone Air in the spring of 2027, targeting the March to May window for release [1, 2, 3, 4]. The new model will feature a second rear camera with ultra-wide angle capabilities, a notable upgrade from the original single-camera design [2, 3, 4].
The design of the iPhone Air 2 will largely mirror the current model, with only small changes to the exterior appearance [3, 4]. Internally, the device is codenamed "V62" within Apple [3]. It will use the A20 Pro processor, the same chip expected in the iPhone 18 and the new MacBook Air [2, 4].
Apple is focusing on improving battery life but plans to achieve this mainly through efficiency gains rather than increasing battery size significantly [2, 3, 4]. John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, said the Air line helps the company differentiate its product lineup [4].
Apple is shifting its product release schedule. Instead of launching all iPhone models in the fall, the company will debut some, like the high-end iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and foldable phones, in September 2026, while standard models and the iPhone Air 2 will come later in spring 2027 [2, 4].
The original iPhone Air, introduced in September 2024, had modest sales and was seen as a precursor to Apple’s foldable phone plans [2, 4]. The first-generation iPhone Air launched at $999 [4].
CEO Tim Cook acknowledged memory chip shortages and rising prices will make price hikes unavoidable. He said, "受記憶體與儲存晶片供應吃緊影響，蘋果產品漲價將變得『無法避免』" (Rising memory supply issues will force price increases) [3]. Cook added Apple will use its cash reserves to address memory supply problems but will not invest directly in chip production [3].
With the spring 2027 release planned, Apple is betting on the iPhone Air 2 to strengthen its midrange iPhone offerings while spacing out product launches to manage supply constraints and market demand [1, 2, 3, 4].
