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

[Jay Tee]

I've almost forgotten what number we're on now.

 

[ssledoux]

I have no idea when what will happen, but I hope they release one that color! ;-p

 

[rjsmith2007]

Kinda hoping they shorten the display a bit and make it wider.

 

[OJK]

What about an 18 or 19 mini?
That being said, imho I don’t think this 19 Air rumor is at all reliable as no one knows how the 17 Air will sell.

 

[endemize]

Bro we’re like THREE iPhone generations away from this, how is it already leaked 🥀 stuff like this genuinely surprises me

They likely tentatively have 5-10 years planned out. Corporations don’t think in the short term. They adjust each year, for sure. But it’s mostly adjustments not radical changes to their plan. Industry and manufacturing take years to change.

 

[Avenged110]

The expanded Air lineup appears to be part of Apple's broader strategy to diversify its product offerings in response to competitive pressure.

"Any size you want!" *

* As long as that size isn't any smaller than giant, apparently. More models than ever and yet, they're still all the same.

 

[Allen_Wentz]

I doubt that "intense competition, particularly in China" is the "key driver behind Apple's plans to adopt a bi-annual release schedule starting in 2026." IMO Apple has for years wanted to spread out its iPhone build/sell schedule. Not for reasons of "intense competition, particularly in China" but instead for reasons of production/sales efficiency.

 

[Allen_Wentz]

What about an 18 or 19 mini?
That being said, imho I don’t think this 19 Air rumor is at all reliable as no one knows how the 17 Air will sell.

It seems to me that all the folks asking for iPhone Minis are here on MR, because there seem to be very few out on the street actually buying smallish high end smartphones. It may be that the market segment that wants smallish high end smartphones also does not upgrade their phones very often, making that a poor market segment to build and sell into.

 

[Allen_Wentz]

Kinda hoping they shorten the display a bit and make it wider.

Looking at the iPM display I agree, but pushing it into my pants pocket it seems about maxxed out on both width and length already. What is needed is a foldable...

 

[xxFoxtail]

So if this iPhone is a complete failure like the 12/13 mini, do they discontinue it after two years or do they still ship the 2027 model?

Also, with that rumor of them bringing back the Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 17 Air, I’m having doubts that the battery life will be decent. Create a problem and sell a solution.

 

[svish]

Maybe it will match the screen size of the Pro Max model. Hopefully the device will be durable and not susceptible to bending considering the increase in screen size.

 

[GregoriousMan]

We haven't even seen iPhone 17 yet. Why are we talking about iPhone 19?

 

[geta]

It seems to me that all the folks asking for iPhone Minis are here on MR, because there seem to be very few out on the street actually buying smallish high end smartphones. It may be that the market segment that wants smallish high end smartphones also does not upgrade their phones very often, making that a poor market segment to build and sell into.

Many people would like to get a smaller phone outside of this forum, but none of the companies offering one, so they have to compromise. Same goes with changing/upgrading phone every year, most of them will keep their phone much longer compared to people here.

 

[macduke]

Me: How many more times can Apple make the display bigger?

Apple: Yes.

 

[kjell]

I can only hope this means they'll also make a smaller version of the Air. I need a phone I can operate with one hand!

 

[OJK]

It seems to me that all the folks asking for iPhone Minis are here on MR, because there seem to be very few out on the street actually buying smallish high end smartphones. It may be that the market segment that wants smallish high end smartphones also does not upgrade their phones very often, making that a poor market segment to build and sell into.

I think that’s pretty close to reality. Funny enough I keep meeting people recently with a Mini IRL… kind of surprises me, but they do exist (and they’re clearly a minority).

 

[turbineseaplane]

It seems to me that all the folks asking for iPhone Minis are here on MR, because there seem to be very few out on the street actually buying smallish high end smartphones. It may be that the market segment that wants smallish high end smartphones also does not upgrade their phones very often, making that a poor market segment to build and sell into.

The Mini was from the 13 line. It's old now.
I'm not surprised you aren't seeing many out and about .