iPhone Air’s Failure Could End Ultra-Thin Xiaomi and Vivo Phones

Key Takeaways

1. The Apple iPhone Air is one of the thinnest smartphones at 5.6 mm, but compromises on battery size and camera features.
2. Sales for the iPhone Air have been disappointing, leading to potential production ending by November.
3. Apple may not release a second-generation iPhone Air until 2027, following its current struggles.
4. Competitors like Xiaomi have halted the development of ultra-slim devices due to poor market performance of similar models.
5. The Motorola Edge 70 offers a larger battery and dual cameras at a lower price, positioning it as a potentially better option for buyers.

At a mere 5.6 mm (0.22 in) in thickness, the Apple iPhone Air stands out as one of the slimmest smartphones on the market currently, just edging out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (around $820 on Amazon) and the Motorola Edge 70. Nevertheless, Apple made some major sacrifices to reach this sleek design. For example, the phone is equipped with a smaller 3,149 mAh battery compared to nearly all its rivals, and it also lacks ultrawide or telephoto cameras, which are features available on the Pro versions.

Sales Struggles

These drawbacks seem to have led to disappointing sales for the iPhone Air, with production likely to end by the close of November. While there are whispers about Apple working on a second-gen iPhone Air, it may not see the light of day until 2027. According to unnamed sources in the industry, DigiTimes has reported that this recent failure might influence other companies; Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, and other smartphone brands may have either scrapped or altered their plans for ultra-slim devices.

Competitors Reassess

Reports suggest that Xiaomi was in the process of creating a smartphone almost as thin as the iPhone Air, but it appears that development on this model has been halted. Given that both the iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge – which has a sequel that has also reportedly been abandoned – haven’t performed well in the market, it’s not surprising that manufacturers are reconsidering their approaches. The burning question now is whether the Motorola Edge 70 will connect better with buyers, especially since it not only comes at a lower price compared to Apple’s and Samsung’s ultra-thin offerings, but also boasts a larger 4,800 mAh battery along with dual 50 MP rear cameras.

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