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Kuo: Apple to Launch iPhone 19 Air With Larger Display in Late 2027

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Apple plans to launch an iPhone 19 Air with a larger display in the second half of 2027, as part of the company's evolving product strategy, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

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According to Kuo's latest report outlining Apple's roadmap through 2027, the iPhone 19 Air will feature a larger display compared to the iPhone 18 Air model that's expected to debut a year earlier.

While specific dimensions weren't disclosed, Kuo specifically noted the device would offer "a larger display vs. 18 Slim" in his product timeline. Kuo presumably uses the "Slim" nomenclature as a placeholder for Apple's rumored ultra-thin device – the first of which is expected this September – which we are calling the iPhone 17 Air.

The rumored iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature a 6.6-inch display, which means it will be larger than the iPhone 17 but smaller than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

The expanded Air lineup appears to be part of Apple's broader strategy to diversify its product offerings in response to competitive pressure. Kuo highlighted "intense competition, particularly in China" as a key driver behind Apple's plans to adopt a bi-annual release schedule starting in 2026.

The analyst's roadmap also indicates Apple will introduce its first foldable iPhone in late 2026, followed by a second generation in late 2027 alongside the larger iPhone 19 Air, suggesting an expansion of form factors in Apple's smartphone lineup over the next few years. 2027 will mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, and at least one new iPhone model launching in 2027 will have a truly edge-to-edge display, according to The Information.


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Apple plans to launch an iPhone 19 Air with a larger display in the second half of 2027, as part of the company's evolving product strategy, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

iPhone-17-Air-Pastel-Feature.jpg

According to Kuo's latest report outlining Apple's roadmap through 2027, the iPhone 19 Air will feature a larger display compared to the iPhone 18 Air model that's expected to debut a year earlier.

While specific dimensions weren't disclosed, Kuo specifically noted the device would offer "a larger display vs. 18 Slim" in his product timeline. Kuo presumably uses the "Slim" nomenclature as a placeholder for Apple's rumored ultra-thin device – the first of which is expected this September – which we are calling the iPhone 17 Air.

The rumored iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature a 6.6-inch display, which means it will be larger than the iPhone 17 but smaller than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

The expanded Air lineup appears to be part of Apple's broader strategy to diversify its product offerings in response to competitive pressure. Kuo highlighted "intense competition, particularly in China" as a key driver behind Apple's plans to adopt a bi-annual release schedule starting in 2026.

The analyst's roadmap also indicates Apple will introduce its first foldable iPhone in late 2026, followed by a second generation in late 2027 alongside the larger iPhone 19 Air, suggesting an expansion of form factors in Apple's smartphone lineup over the next few years. 2027 will mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, and at least one new iPhone model launching in 2027 will have a truly edge-to-edge display, according to The Information.


Article Link: Kuo: Apple to Launch iPhone 19 Air With Larger Display in Late 2027
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That supposed camera bump makes it as ugly as the current Google Pixel
 
We are so far from the iPhone 19. People are still hoping for the best for the iPhone 17 series, and here we have a thread discussing future iPhones!
 
Don’t believe a word of it, Kuo can often throw stuff at a wall to see what sticks when he predicts stuff years out.
 
Sophytaylor6@ said:
We are so far from the iPhone 19. People are still hoping for the best for the iPhone 17 series, and here we have a thread discussing future iPhones!
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You seem to be new here. Leaks and rumors for iPhones 1-2+ years in advance aren’t unusual on MacRumors.
 
I am so sick of ever-larger screens and giant camera bumps. They want to make the so-called iPhone Air even larger than 6.5" or whatever the initial size is going to be? Is it so bad to want to use a smartphone that fits comfortably in my pocket, and is not as heavy as a brick? I don't ask for much in this world. By the time I need another phone, even 6.1" phones will not be available any more.
 
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It is anticipated that Apple will introduce two sizes of iPhone Air, similar to the iPad Air. This will include two sizes of Pro, Air, and a standard one and an iPhone mini. Additionally, they will launch an iPhone Fold and an iPad Fold at the top end.

In response to the MacBook line, the introduction of a MacBook Fold is improbable due to its potential for perceived absurdity. Furthermore, the development of a MacBook mini is also unlikely. Despite this, I continue to appreciate the advertising campaign for the mini me.
 
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