The latest leaks suggest that the next iPhone Air could make a key leap in photography with two rear camerasThe idea, currently under internal evaluation, aligns with the goal of providing greater versatility without abandoning the ultra-thin mobile phone concept that defined the original model.
Dual camera under test: main and ultra-wide-angle
The most cited source, Digital Chat Station, claims that Apple is testing a set consisting of two 48 megapixel sensorsOne main lens (Fusion) and one ultra-wide-angle lens (Fusion). According to these tests, the telephoto lens would be excluded for now, mainly because the prism and periscopic lens They would take up more space than desirable in such a thin chassis.
The module would remain in the familiar horizontal platform of the iPhone Air, so the two cameras would be aligned side by side. This solution would bring the Air's configuration closer to that of more conventional iPhones, a key factor for those who missed having a second lens.
The original iPhone Air stood out for its minimum thickness (5,6 mm) and a highly optimized interior, with a very compact logic board and a large portion of the volume dedicated to the battery. To accommodate a second camera, Apple would have to reconfigure the interior and further reduce the logic board planned for the next generation, associated with Pro A20, keeping the size of the camera protrusion under control.
The electronics assembly has already been significantly reduced in the current model (with the previous chip), so the challenge is even greater if it is desired to maintain the ultra-thin profile and add a second optic without penalty autonomySome external analyses even suggest exploring batteries of silicon-carbon in future iterations, although there is no official confirmation about it.
iPhone Air 2 or iPhone 18 Air?
The device is being considered under two possible names: iPhone Air 2 o iPhone 18 AirVarious sources place its arrival in 2026, coinciding with the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro family, and it's possible that Apple will showcase its [unspecified device] during that cycle. first foldableReports from JP Morgan mention that the second-generation Air is on the roadmap, and a third model is even being considered for the future.
The next Air is expected to retain a 6,5-inch OLED display with ProMotion and Face ID. Another likely option is to follow the current model and opt for eSIM onlywithout a physical SIM tray. Regarding performance, A20/A20 Pro chip developments have been mentioned for the iPhone 18 range, so the Air could inherit one of these SoCs with efficiency improvements.
The iPhone Air's launch failed to meet demand expectations, and there are reports of production adjustmentsTo maintain the viability of the ultra-thin line, Apple would need a clear evolution in the next generation, and the addition of a second camera appears to be the most logical change to expand the potential audience.
Impact in Spain and Europe
If the approach is confirmed eSIM onlyThis shouldn't be an obstacle in Spain: the main operators offer eSIMs, and adoption is widespread in Europe. The potential for photographic parity with base iPhones could make it more attractive to users who... They were asking for an ultra-wide-angle lens without sacrificing a very thin phone.There are no indications of prices for the European market at this time.
The most reliable clues converge on an iPhone Air with two rear cameras (48 MP + 48 MP), horizontal module without telephoto lens, which would maintain the concept of extreme thinness at the cost of a complex internal re-engineering. With a launch targeting 2026 and the possibility of being called iPhone Air 2 or iPhone 18 Air, the fit in Spain and Europe It would depend on the good availability of eSIM and how Apple adjusts the price and battery life in this new iteration.