Apple Targets a 5.2 Millimeter Thickness for the iPhone Air 2
Apple is developing a second-generation iPhone Air designed to measure just 5.2 millimeters in thickness while housing a larger 3,500 mAh battery, maclife.de reported.
The technical details regarding the upcoming hardware stem from information published on the South Korean platform Naver by the leaker known as “yeux1122”. The current iPhone Air measures 5.6 millimeters thick. A reduction of 0.4 millimeters would bring the second-generation chassis down to the targeted 5.2-millimeter mark.
Comparing Thickness With the iPhone Duo
This potential dimension matches the physical profile of the iPhone Duo. Apple’s first foldable smartphone measures 5.2 millimeters when fully unfolded. The iPhone Air 2 would achieve an identical depth in a rigid, non-folding form factor.
Achieving this reduction while simultaneously increasing battery capacity presents a distinct engineering challenge. Internal space within ultra-slim mobile devices is strictly limited. Alterations to the internal architecture or advancements in battery cell technology would be required to accommodate the larger power source.
New battery capacity increases by eleven percent
The proposed 3,500 mAh battery represents an approximate eleven percent increase over the 3,149 mAh cell found in the current iPhone Air. However, raw capacity does not dictate overall device longevity.
Actual operational endurance depends on the power draw of the integrated processor, the underlying display technology, and daily user habits. Stefan Keller noted that a thinner housing combined with an eleven percent capacity boost would constitute a notable technical improvement, though real-world longevity remains dependent on component efficiency.
No official announcements or technical confirmations have been issued by Apple regarding the iPhone Air 2. All current specifications, including the prospective housing dimensions and battery capacity figures, remain unverified.
