The iPhone Air is Apple's thinnest iPhone to date, measuring only 5.6mm thick, with a lightweight titanium-aluminum frame and a 6.5-inch ProMotion OLED display. It offers flagship-level performance powered by the A17 Pro chip and a versatile 48MP rear camera with 2x optical zoom, though it has only one physical camera on the back, relying on software for telephoto modes. The phone has impressive durability with a Grade 5 titanium build and Ceramic Shield 2 on front and back for enhanced scratch and crack resistance. Battery life is rated at 27 hours of video playback, which is shorter than the standard iPhone 17 but can be extended with a MagSafe battery pack to 40 hours. It supports 20W fast wireless charging and includes advanced networking chips with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. The iPhone Air starts at $999 for 256GB storage and comes in four colors: Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, and Sky Blue. It is well-suited for users valuing design, portability, and Pro- level performance with some trade-offs in battery and camera breadth compared to the Pro models.
Design and Build
- Ultra-thin at 5.6mm, titanium frame, lightweight yet durable.
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back for scratch and crack resistance.
- Balanced ergonomics, weighs 5.82 ounces.
- Four color options with polished, mirrored finish.
Display and Camera
- 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120Hz ProMotion.
- Single 48MP rear camera using computational photography for telephoto.
- 18MP front CenterStage camera supports landscape/portrait switching.
- Improved Photonic Engine for better low-light shots.
Performance and Battery
- Powered by A17 Pro chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU.
- 27 hours video playback battery life, shorter than iPhone 17's 30 hours.
- Optional MagSafe battery pack extends to 40 hours.
- Fast wireless charging at 20W.
Connectivity and Features
- C1X modem, 2x faster than previous, supports sub-6GHz 5G only.
- N1 chip supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread.
- eSIM only worldwide, no physical SIM tray.
- IP68 water resistance, Face ID, Action button for custom functions.
The iPhone Air is a design-centric, high-performance device that balances premium features with a slim form, ideal for those prioritizing style and portability over maximum battery life or multi-lens camera systems.
