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Apple might give the next-generation iPhone Air what it desperately needs

A rumored dual-camera setup might fix the flaw that’s kept you from upgrading.

By Tsveta Ermenkova

Published: Nov 06, 2025, 9:03 AM

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A photo of a person holding the iPhone Air in their hands.

iPhone Air. | Image credit – PhoneArena

Next year, Apple’s second-gen iPhone Air might finally get a feature it really needs – a second camera.

Leak hints at dual cameras

We are still about a year away from the iPhone Air 2 (2026), but leaks are already popping up. The latest one suggests Apple could add two cameras on the back. If true, this would be a major upgrade over the current Air, which only has a single 48 MP camera.

Word is Apple might pair the main camera with an ultra-wide lens, likely another 48 MP sensor. That would put the Air on par with the current iPhone 17, which already rocks two 48 MP cameras.

An image featuring the iPhone Air 2 in White.

This is how the next iPhone Air 2 might look like. | Image credit – Digital Chat Station

Right now, the Air only has a single 48 MP sensor, and Apple’s “Fusion camera equals four cameras” marketing doesn’t change the fact it’s still one lens. That, combined with a smaller battery, might explain why the Air hasn’t been selling as strongly as Apple hoped. A proper camera upgrade could give the next model the boost it needs.

Apple isn’t done with the Air yet

Adding another camera shows Apple isn’t ready to retire the Air. It is clearly testing whether a stronger feature set could convince people to spend $1,000 on it. Right now, as sleek as the current Air is, it struggles to justify its price tag.

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Thin phones like the Air or Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge look great, but cutting corners on specs for style hasn’t worked out well. Sales for these models show that compromise hurts. If Apple manages to pack better cameras and still keep the slim form, that could change the game.

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Big upgrades could redefine the Air

There’s still plenty of time before the iPhone Air 2 arrives, so things could shift. But a better camera setup seems like a no-brainer. And if Apple finally decides to go with silicon-carbon batteries, we could even see a much bigger battery alongside the improved cameras.

It’s a lot to hope for, but upgrades to both camera and battery could give the Air the boost it needs.

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Tsveta, a passionate technology enthusiast and accomplished playwright, combines her love for mobile technologies and writing to explore and reveal the transformative power of tech. From being an early follower of PhoneArena to relying exclusively on her smartphone for photography, she embraces the immense capabilities of compact devices in our daily lives. With a Journalism degree and an explorative spirit, Tsveta not only provides expert insights into the world of gadgets and smartphones but also shares a unique perspective shaped by her diverse interests in travel, culture, and visual storytelling.

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