Weibo user "Dingjiao Digital" said that the sales situation of iPhone 16e is not ideal, and Apple's attempt to launch a popular low-cost iPhone has "failed". Nonetheless, both models are expected to have successors. The iPhone 17e is expected to be released in the spring of 2026, while the iPhone Air 2 may be released later due to delays. At the same time, demand for the iPhone 17 series continues to surge, and production orders continue to increase.
The iPhone 16e was launched earlier this year and is equipped with an A18 chip, an OLED display, a C1 modem and a 48-megapixel camera, and is priced at $599. But so far there have been few reports on the model's sales performance.
On the other hand, it has been widely reported that market demand for the iPhone Air is extremely low. All production is expected to cease by the end of this month. Apple originally planned to launch the second-generation iPhone Air in September 2026 together with the iPhone 18 Pro, but according to The Information, Apple has decided to postpone the release plan in the fall of 2026.
The iPhone 17e is expected to be equipped with the A19 chip and may be equipped with Smart Island function. The rumored iPhone Air 2 will add a rear camera, be equipped with a larger-capacity battery, and use vapor chamber cooling technology. Apple clearly hopes to boost sales through these improvements.