A 3,149mAh battery outfitted in the iPhone Air meant that Apple needed to rely on extreme software magic and power-efficient hardware to ensure that the flagship lasts for a decent amount of time. Even then, there was no guarantee that the iPhone Air would deliver satisfactory runtimes, but this problem is expected to be a thing of the past with the iPhone Air 2. The latest rumor not only shares some specifications of Apple’s second-generation iPhone Air but also its battery capacity.
A bigger 3,500+mAh cell will power the iPhone Air 2, but a new 2nm SoC, C2 5G modem, and other changes will contribute more to battery life
A 6.55-inch LTPO OLED screen with ProMotion support and a dual-48MP camera has been predicted by Apple’s supply chain to be a part of the iPhone Air 2, according to Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station. We’re also glad to hear that the iPhone Air 2 will ship with an A20 Pro, dropping whispers that Apple will utilize the inferior A20 to save costs.
In an earlier video, it was revealed that iPhone Air’s successor will ship with a bigger battery, but the details surrounding its capacity were obscured for some reason. Fortunately, the latest rumor suggests a 3,500+ mAh cell will be found under the hood, delivering slightly better runtime than before. However, readers need to be reminded that it isn’t just a bigger battery that determines a smartphone’s endurance, but other factors too.
For instance, the iPhone Air’s 2nm SoC will greatly contribute to battery life, as will the new iOS 27 update, which is said to feature an improved CPU scheduler that’s less taxing on the system. Furthermore, just like how the iPhone Air shipped with the C1X, we have a hunch the iPhone Air 2 will sport the in-house C2 5G modem, which is expected to deliver even higher transmission power while consuming less energy.
| Hardware specifications | iPhone Air 2 | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55-inch LTPO OLED | 6.5-inch LTPO OLED |
| ProMotion support | Yes (up to 120Hz refresh rate) | Yes (up to 120Hz refresh rate) |
| Chipset | 2nm A20 Pro | 3nm A19 Pro |
| Rear camera | 48MP main + 48MP ultrawide-angle | 48MP wide |
| Battery capacity | 3,500+mAh | 3,149mAh |
In case you forgot, tipster Ice Universe previously highlighted that the iPhone 18 Pro Max’s massive 5,567mAh battery won’t be the only determining factor for its record-high runtimes, and that the 2nm chipset and iOS optimization will go a long way to guarantee the flagship’s unbelievable screen-on time. The same attributes should be observed by the iPhone Air 2, and even if the latter outpaces its direct predecessor by a couple of hours, it should give consumers plenty of reason to upgrade.
News Source: Digital Chat Station
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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