Apple plans to unveil the iPhone Air 2 in spring 2027, Bloomberg reports. The handset will keep the current Air’s thin aluminum shell but adds a second rear lens, pairing an ultra‑wide sensor with the existing 48 MP primary camera. Consumers have complained about the single‑camera setup, so the upgrade addresses a frequent gripe.

The new model also targets noticeably better battery endurance, though Apple has not disclosed whether a larger cell or efficiency tweaks will deliver the gain. Keeping the same chassis limits how much capacity can be added, so engineers may rely on software optimisations. An improved power profile could make the Air line more appealing against the larger iPhone 18 series.

If Apple sticks to its revised rollout calendar—iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in fall 2026, followed by the Air 2, iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e in spring 2027—the Air 2 will launch alongside the base iPhone 18. Its dual‑camera and longer battery life position it as the mid‑range option for users who want premium specs without the Pro‑grade price tag.