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Apple Reportedly Delays Launch of iPhone Air Successor Due to Poor Sales of First Generation Model

Apple Reportedly Delays Launch of iPhone Air Successor Due to Poor Sales of First-Generation Model

The iPhone Air was touted to be Apple's most ambitious smartphone in years, but failed to meet expectations.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap | Updated: 11 November 2025 12:11 IST

Apple Reportedly Delays Launch of iPhone Air Successor Due to Poor Sales of First-Generation Model

The price of iPhone Air in India is set at Rs. 1,19,900 for the base model with 256GB of onboard storage

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Highlights

iPhone Air 2 may not reportedly be a part of Apple's 2026 iPhone lineup
The ultra-thin smartphone faced poor sales and weak consumer demand
Production is being scaled back at Foxconn, with Luxshare halting output

Apple has shelved its plans to launch the successor to the iPhone Air in 2026, according to a report. It was introduced in September as the company's first-ever ultra-thin offering, to much fanfare. However, the iPhone Air has reportedly failed to catch up to consumers, with the Cupertino-based tech giant scaling back its shipments and production volume. Apple was reportedly planning a split launch for the purported iPhone 18 series, but the Air model will not be part of it.

iPhone Air Launch Delayed

The Information reports that Apple has informed its engineers and suppliers that the launch of the iPhone Air successor has been removed from its 2026 release schedule. However, only the release date is said to have been cancelled and not the purported ultra-thin smartphone itself.

This decision has reportedly been made due to very low sales numbers of the iPhone Air. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously highlighted that the handset had failed to meet Apple's expectations and the company was scaling back its shipments and production. The flagship iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max were reported to “cover the majority of high-end user demand”, leaving a little room for new market segments.

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The production of the iPhone Air is expected to be temporarily halted at Foxconn's plant by the end of the month, while Luxshare has reportedly already stopped production. Although the length of the delay is currently unknown, the report claims that it will not be released alongside the iPhone 18 lineup in the Fall of 2026.

With this decision, it is clear that the ultra-thin smartphone trend isn't taking off. Samsung, one of Apple's major rivals in the flagship smartphone market, introduced its own ultra-thin smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Edge, earlier this year. While it was anticipated to garner all of the headlines owing to its form factor, its sales fell short of expectations.

Consequently, Samsung is also believed to have discontinued the 'Edge' series and stick to its usual pattern in 2026 with the standard Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra models.

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Why iPhone Air Isn't Appealing to Consumers

Priced at $999 (roughly Rs. 88,100) in the US and Rs. 1,19,900 in India for the base variant with 256GB of storage, the handset comes with several caveats. While its ultra-thin form factor may be appealing to some, Gadgets 360, in our iPhone Air review, found that its single rear camera is limited in scope and may leave users wanting for an ultra-wide or telephoto sensor at times.

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Further, its battery life isn't the best in the segment, and while it can last up to a day with casual usage, quick gaming sessions or photo walks will drain it fairly rapidly, increasing dependence on Apple's iPhone Air MagSafe Battery.

iPhone Air

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Incredibly lightweight and super thin
Stunning display
Solid performance
Good primary and selfie cameras

Bad
A single-camera sensor at the back
Slow charging
Battery life could have been better
Mono speaker leaves much to be desired
Expensive

Read detailed Apple iPhone Air review

Display 6.50-inch

Processor Apple A19 Pro

Front Camera 18-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 26

Resolution 1260x2736 pixels

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More