Apple this year introduced two new models, the iPhone 16e and iPhone Air. While the former was meant to replace the iPhone SE, the Air is a new ultra-slim model that replaced the ‘Plus’ version. It appears that neither of these moves is yielding fruitful results for Apple. The iPhone Air is reportedly not selling in huge numbers, and a new report now says that even the iPhone 16e failed to gain traction.
iPhone 16e failed to get a wide reception
Leaker Fixed Focus Digital says that the iPhone 16e did not sell well. This means Apple’s move to deliver a low-cost iPhone has ”failed.” Despite this, both models may get successors, especially for the iPhone 16e. The leak says the iPhone 17e could debut in the spring of 2026, while the iPhone Air 2 could arrive at a later date owing to a delay.
It’s reported that Apple has delayed the iPhone Air 2 launch until at least spring 2027. This is to address the single-camera setup that apparently killed this year’s iPhone Air sales. On the other hand, the demand for the iPhone 17 lineup continues to surge. The production orders are reportedly increasing.
iPhone 17e may debut in spring 2026
The iPhone 16e also gets a single 48MP primary camera, but the $599 price tag, though high for what it offers, is a key differentiator over the iPhone Air. It features an A18 chip and an in-house C1 modem. The phone has a compact 6.1-inch OLED display but still a 60 Hz refresh rate. The successor, presumably the iPhone 17e, may feature the A19 chip and could get a modern-looking Dynamic Island design on the front.
Meanwhile, the iPhone Air is reportedly seeing very low demand. The production may stop by the end of this month. If things had fallen in place, the iPhone Air 2 could have been released alongside the iPhone 18. But now, it doesn’t seem like it will. This delay will reportedly give engineers time to bring out a design that can accommodate a second camera. All this while possibly maintaining the ultra-slim chassis.
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