Apple iPhone Air
Positioned between the standard iPhone 17 and Pro models, the iPhone Air is Apple's ultra-thin, lightweight smartphone that replaces the Plus line. iPhone Air has a powerful A19 Pro chip, a large 6.5-inch display, and advanced cameras. However, it sacrifices battery life and only has one camera, making the iPhone Air appealing to users who value portability and design over ultimate specs and demanding usage.
Key Features & Design
- Body: At 5.6mm, it's Apple's slimmest iPhone, with a lightweight titanium design.
- A19 Pro Chip: Offers fast CPU and GPU performance for demanding tasks and gaming, plus Apple Intelligence.
- Display: A large 6.5-inch screen, providing an immersive experience in a compact form.
- Camera: Features a 48MP Main lens and a 12MP 2x Telephoto lens, capable of 4K Dolby Vision video.
- Battery: Designed for all-day use, with up to 27 hours of video playback, though some users find it less robust than Pro models.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3517 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3517 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
Launch of iPhone Air
| Announced | 09 September, 2025 |
| Status | Available |
Body of iPhone Air
| Dimensions | 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in) |
| Weight | 165 g (5.82 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield) |
| SIM | eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time) |
Display of iPhone Air
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2736 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 |
Platform
| OS | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.2 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Memory of iPhone Air
| Card Slot | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera of iPhone Air
| Single | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
Selfie Camera
| Single | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
Battery of iPhone Air
| Type | Li-Ion 3149 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 20 wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
Sound
| Loud Speaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features of iPhone Air
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Extra | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
MISC
| Colors | Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue |
| Models | iPhone18,4, A3517, A3260, A3518, A3516 |
| Price |
$999
(United States)
Reference price only. Actual prices may vary.
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Tests
| Display | 998 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loud Speaker | -29.8 LUFS (Average) |
| Active use score | 12:44h |
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For whom is it intended?
- Customers that place a higher importance on design, mobility, and light weight than on the highest level of specifications.
- People who accept tradeoffs like slower internet speeds or less camera versatility because they appreciate some Pro-level features but don't require the whole Pro feature set.
Frequently Asked Questions
A large 6.5-inch screen, providing an immersive experience in a compact form.
Features a 48MP Main lens capable of 4K Dolby Vision video.
It features a 18 MP multi-aspect front camera.
The iPhone Air starts at $999 USD for the 256GB model.
