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Apple introduced the iPhone Air with a major focus on its ultra-thin design, making it one of the company’s most interesting smartphones in recent years. However, it seems Apple isn’t satisfied with how thin the current model is, as a new leak suggests that its successor could feature an even slimmer body. And that’s not the only upgrade the company might be planning, as the iPhone Air 2 could also address one of the biggest complaints about the original model.
According to a new leak, dummy units of the upcoming iPhone Air 2 and standard iPhone 18 have surfaced online, giving us an early look at what both devices might look like when they launch. The images were reportedly shared by tipster Smart Pikachu on Weibo, while another set of images and a video showing CNC-machined metal dummy units were shared by X user Lusi Roy.
iPhone Air 2 – what we know so far
Nothing is official so far, but starting with the iPhone Air 2, the overall design looks quite similar to the original model. It still features a slim body and a horizontal camera section at the back. However, the leaked dummy unit suggests that Apple has managed to make the device even thinner.
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For reference, the original iPhone Air measures just 5.6mm in thickness. Previous leaks have suggested that the upcoming model could bring that figure down to 5.2mm, making it around 0.4mm thinner than its predecessor.
While that might not sound like a massive difference on paper, it’s still an interesting improvement considering how thin the original model already is.
However, the biggest visible change appears to be the addition of a second rear camera. The original iPhone Air comes with a single 48MP rear camera, which has been one of its main drawbacks compared to other premium smartphones. This is especially noticeable considering its high price tag.
With the iPhone Air 2, Apple could finally address that limitation by introducing a dual-camera setup. Previous rumors suggest that the device will feature two 48MP sensors, including a main camera and an ultrawide camera. The leaked dummy unit also shows a more noticeable camera bump.
Aside from the iPhone Air 2, the leak also gives us a look at the standard iPhone 18. Unlike the Air model, the iPhone 18 doesn’t appear to be getting any major design changes. Its dummy unit looks almost identical to the iPhone 17, with a familiar rear camera layout featuring two vertically arranged sensors.
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