iPhone Air 2 expected to feature upgraded chip and camera

Investment analyst Jeff Pu has shared new research notes regarding the iPhone Air 2, which is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2027, highlighting upcoming improvements to its chip and camera.

As reported by GSM Arena, Pu stated that the handset will utilise the A20 Pro chipset, similar to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This chip will be produced using TSMC’s 2-nanometer fabrication process. Additionally, the iPhone Air 2 is rumoured to feature a smaller Dynamic Island compared to the first-generation iPhone Air.

Apple is expected to add a 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera to complement the primary lens. For comparison, the first-generation iPhone Air was only equipped with a single 48MP main camera. The N2 chip is anticipated to bring improvements to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread connectivity, while also enhancing the reliability of AirDrop and Personal Hotspot features.

The iPhone Air 2 is also said to utilise Apple’s C2 5G modem to support cellular connectivity, a modem rumoured to be used in the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in several markets. According to Pu’s notes, the iPhone Air 2 will likely feature a 6.5-inch display, 12GB of RAM, and an 18-megapixel front-facing camera, similar to its predecessor.