Apple May Use Standard A20 Chip in Upcoming iPhone Air 2, Rumor Suggests
A blog post claims the next iPhone Air 2 could be equipped with the regular A20 processor instead of the higher-end A20 Pro, raising questions about its positioning within Apple’s lineup.
A post on the blog yeux1122 reports that Apple might equip the iPhone Air 2, expected in early 2027, with the standard A20 system-on-chip rather than the A20 Pro used in higher-priced models such as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold. The article notes that the device could feature a dual 48-megapixel rear camera setup, which would address a known limitation of the current iPhone Air.
According to the rumor, the same silicon found in the base iPhone 18 would also power the iPhone Air 2, potentially alongside a similar amount of RAM. The source suggests that cost considerations, including the expense of TSMC’s 2 nm N2 manufacturing process, may have driven the decision to use the standard chip to reduce component costs.
The post speculates that the iPhone Air 2 could be priced higher than the iPhone 18 despite sharing the same processor, which might affect its market positioning. It also predicts that Apple could limit production volumes for the model to manage inventory risk.
"Apple may opt for the standard A20 to save on component costs while delivering a comparable user experience," the blog entry states.
No official comment from Apple has been released, and the rumor is assessed as 50 % plausible by the publishing site.