Overview
- DigiTimes, cited by Heise and ComputerBase, reports that Huawei, Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo have paused or canceled ultra-thin smartphone projects after the iPhone Air’s weak reception.
- Samsung ended Galaxy S25 Edge production in October and shelved a successor following soft sales, according to industry reporting summarized by ComputerBase.
- Apple has reportedly reduced iPhone Air output, with supply‑chain sources indicating a delayed second generation, which ComputerBase says is now not expected before 2027.
- Coverage points to trade-offs as key deterrents: a 3,149 mAh battery, a single rear camera, and eSIM-only configurations that undercut demand in China where physical dual‑SIM remains important.
- Analyses from Heise and Chip describe a broader pivot in premium phones toward functionality—especially battery life and camera versatility—with most companies not formally confirming the reported project changes.