Updated
Updated · Wccftech · Jun 22
Apple May Put Standard A20 in iPhone Air 2 as 2nm Costs Pressure 2027 Model
Updated
Updated · Wccftech · Jun 22

Apple May Put Standard A20 in iPhone Air 2 as 2nm Costs Pressure 2027 Model

3 articles · Updated · Wccftech · Jun 22

Summary

  • A new rumor says Apple will equip the iPhone Air 2 with the standard A20 rather than the A20 Pro, a notable step down for the slim flagship expected in early 2027.
  • The report ties that choice to rising RAM and storage costs and to TSMC's expensive 2nm N2 process, suggesting Apple is trying to cut millions from component spending.
  • The same rumor says the Air 2 could still gain a 48MP + 48MP rear camera setup, addressing one weakness of the current Air even as processing hardware is pared back.
  • If the Air 2 shares its chip with the base iPhone 18 while likely costing more, the lineup risks looking redundant, potentially prompting Apple to keep production volumes low.

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