apple First appearance Its super iPhone air on Tuesday, on Apple Park devices in Cupertino, California, and I was surprised by how thin and lightweight it was. It’s only 5.6mm thick, 165g, and you probably just have to hold it to understand one of its appeal. I look forward to finding out if the interior lives up to this shocking design.
Use iPhone air with one hand and mine iPhone 16 Pro Max On the other hand, the difference between the two devices is shocking. The former feels refreshing and smooth compared to my current phone, although there are trade-offs on specifications like the camera and battery (more on that later). like Samsung’s Galaxy S25 EdgeI reviewed this earlier this year, a phone you hardly feel in your pocket or bag. Feeling solid enough that I look forward to doing the rear sleeve test to see it stays in good shape.
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The highly anticipated iPhone Air starts at $999 (£999, AUD1,799). It has a titanium frame for durability and lightweight manufacturing, and the company’s ceramic shield covers the front and rear. The reflective display and peak brightness of 3,000 nit should make it easier to see the screen in bright sunlight – once I’m doing it outdoors, I’m looking forward to doing it.
For now, though, I can tell you that the iPhone Air might make money for other thin devices like Samsung’s S25 Edge – and potentially helping the niche category get more attention by churning More consumer interests.
The air has a spacious 6.5-inch screen and is perfect for my hands. It doesn’t feel too small or too big. and baseline iPhone 17its promotional display has a refresh rate of 120Hz variable, which means it supports always-on displays (a feature I personally can’t have without), so you can see your notifications without waking up the screen. This is a welcome change, as only Apple’s Pro Model phones previously had a 120Hz display.
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iPhone Air packs the A19 Pro chip. It also has Apple’s N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, as well as a faster, more efficient version of its internal 5G modem, the C1X, which is an update to the C1 modem. iPhone 16e Earlier this year.
Apple called the Air “the most powerful iPhone we have made” on Tuesday and said it has all-day battery life – although you can buy the Magsafe battery Apple has already touted to extend that life. Adaptive capability According to Apple, in iOS 26, the 26 can also automatically adjust the performance of the iPhone according to how it was used at the time, which helps save battery life. I look forward to testing the battery in my daily life and see that it is one of the main drawbacks of this phone compared to the 3,900-MAH battery on the Galaxy S25 Edge.
On the back, iPhone Air has a 48-megapixel fusion camera, which also allows for 2x telephotographs. On the front, you’ll find Apple’s new 18-megapixel center stage selfie camera that works both in landscape and portrait orientation. I’ve played this feature in Apple’s demo room and as more people understand how it adjusts the frame’s ability from portrait to landscape. I’m eager to continue using the feature and see how much the 48-megapixel fusion lens on the back can do.
Book iPhone Air and The entire iPhone 17 lineup Starting Friday, the new device will be available on Friday, September 19.
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