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We're expecting an iPhone Air 2 from Apple at some point, although precisely when, and what will be new about it, is still murky.
2025's iPhone Air was an impressive piece of engineering, but rumored sales figures have been low compared to the other models Apple launched in September. It remains unclear whether the cause is the price, the missing features compared to the base iPhone 17, or a general lack of interest in slim flagship phones. But these are all areas where the iPhone Air 2 could improve things.
We’ve already seen several rumors surrounding the iPhone Air 2, so we’ve compiled this guide for anyone curious about what Apple’s second slim iPhone might offer. While sources still disagree and gaps in our knowledge remain, we’ll provide frequent updates to ensure this remains your definitive resource for the iPhone Air 2.
iPhone Air 2: Price and availability
Since the iPhone Air launched alongside the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max in September 2025, the obvious guess as to when the iPhone Air 2 will arrive is fall 2026, as some sources have maintained. But things could be more complicated than that.
Reports suggest the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e are slated for a spring 2027 debut, while the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Fold take center stage at the usual fall event. In line with this, the iPhone Air 2 is rumored to join that second wave of releases.
Of course, that’s assuming the iPhone Air 2 arrives at all, given how low sales of the first-gen model may have caused Apple to reconsider its existing plans. While it would be strangely quick for Apple to pivot, it's unfortunately the same fate shared by the iPhone Air’s forebears — the mini and Plus models — with only the base, Pro, and Pro Max models proving consistent successes.
There are no pricing rumors to go off of yet, but the best starting place is the price of the original Air, which is $999. It's possible Apple would keep this price point for the upgraded version, but with increasing component pricing, and the potential of more functionality, perhaps Apple will add another 100 bucks onto the price to cover its costs.
iPhone Air 2: Specs and upgrades
Currently, there are two schools of thought regarding the iPhone Air 2. The first is that we should expect only minor changes, with the new model retaining most of the original's design. The most significant upgrades include a new chipset for better and more efficient performance, a higher-capacity battery, and potentially a vapor chamber for enhanced cooling — similar to the one found in the iPhone 17 Pro.
Other leakers have a more optimistic view of potential iPhone Air 2 upgrades. The biggest of these is the use of a new Face ID unit, one which would leave enough room for a second rear camera, which we'd assume will be an ultrawide like the iPhone 17.
This is a much more appealing future to imagine, but when we consider the launch and sales rumors above, it seems a little far-fetched that Apple would make such big changes to what it would class as a disappointing device.
iPhone Air 2: Outlook
The iPhone Air 2 is currently in a weird limbo, where it's both coming soon and not at all, and with both no changes and significant reworking. This is a clear sign of uncertainty in the leak-o-sphere, with sources making claims based on rapidly changing or quickly disproved evidence.
Hopefully with time we'll get more details that can give us a clearer picture of what the next iPhone Air will offer. We can also hope that Apple will take reviewers' and users' criticism on board and make the iPhone Air 2 a far better rounded, better value device that doesn't sacrifice the goal of being thin and light. If the sequel to the iPhone Air ends up being an awful lot like the first, Apple will have sealed its fate.
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