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iPhone Air 2 Could Get an 11% Battery Capacity Boost
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple is developing a second-generation iPhone Air, expected to launch in spring 2027, with a focus on improving battery life by increasing battery capacity from 3,149mAh to approximately 3,500mAh, an 11% boost.
- The iPhone Air 2 may include a second rear camera, adding an Ultra Wide lens to enhance photography capabilities, addressing a key limitation of the current single-lens model.
- The device will feature the new A20 chip built on Apple's 2nm process, promising better efficiency and potentially improved battery performance independent of battery size.
- Apple is reportedly adopting Samsung's CoE OLED technology for a thinner display, which might allow for a larger battery without increasing the phone's overall dimensions.
- The iPhone Air 2 is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 and a lower-cost iPhone 18e in the first half of 2027.
