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iPhone Air 2 Tipped to Add Second Rear Camera in 2026 as Report Flags 24MP Selfie Upgrade Across iPhone 18

Fresh reporting sketches testing and timing, with the Air’s soft debut keeping the roadmap uncertain.

Apple iPhone Air
This mockup shows what the dual-camera system might look like.
Your selfies are about to get better.
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Overview

  • Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station says Apple is testing a dual‑lens setup for the ultra‑thin iPhone Air 2, pairing a 48MP main with a 48MP ultra‑wide camera.
  • The second‑gen Air is expected to retain its horizontal camera plateau, a choice that could require significant internal redesign to preserve thinness and battery space.
  • Analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo forecasts an H2 2026 debut for the Air 2 alongside iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max and Apple’s first foldable iPhone.
  • A JP Morgan equity note reported by MacRumors predicts 24MP front cameras across flagship iPhone 18 models, with the foldable using a 24MP under‑display selfie camera.
  • Outlets continue to note weaker‑than‑expected sales and production cuts for the first‑generation Air, signaling that Apple’s plans for the lineup could still change.