iPhone Air 2 and iPhone 18e Reportedly Launching Early Next Year
MacRumors • • general
Key Points:
- Apple plans to release an updated iPhone Air and a lower-end iPhone 18e in spring 2027, alongside the standard iPhone 18, likely announcing all three devices in March or April.
- This would continue Apple's trend of split iPhone launches, with the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and "iPhone Ultra" expected in September 2026, and the more affordable models arriving in spring.
- The iPhone 18e and iPhone 18 are expected to feature the A20 chip with minimal other changes, while the new iPhone Air may include the A20 chip, a second rear camera, a larger battery, and advanced cooling technology.
- Despite reportedly lower sales of the current iPhone Air compared to other models, Apple is rumored to plan an eventual iPhone Air 3 release.
- The spring 2027 timeframe for the iPhone Air 2 release clarifies previous conflicting reports about the device's launch date.
