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iPhone 17 Air Prices Plunge as Reports Outline Ambitious, Staggered iPhone 18 Lineup

Retail coverage blames the ultrathin model’s small battery and single rear camera for weak demand that is feeding into a rumored rethink of Apple’s next range.

Overview

  • The iPhone 17 Air’s street price in Peru has reportedly fallen from about 6,000 soles at launch to roughly 3,500 soles, reflecting soft uptake despite high-end internals.
  • Local reporting cites a 2,900 mAh battery and a lone 48MP rear sensor as key drawbacks compared with multi-camera rivals, even with an A19 Pro chip and 12GB of RAM.
  • Industry leaks suggest iPhone 18 Pro models could move Face ID sensors under the display, with conflicting reports on whether the Dynamic Island shrinks or disappears.
  • Rumored iPhone 18 upgrades include an A20 processor with about 15% higher performance, a ‘C2’ 5G modem, a variable-aperture main camera, a 24MP front camera, and up to 12GB of RAM.
  • Supply-chain reporting points to a broader lineup and staggered timing, with iPhone 18 Air, Pro/Pro Max, and a foldable model expected as soon as September 2026, and the standard 18 and budget 18e following in spring 2027.