Apple has unveiled the iPhone Air, touted as its thinnest and lightest iPhone to date, measuring a mere 5.6mm. The device boasts a titanium frame, a redesigned internal architecture, a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display, and the latest Apple silicon for enhanced performance and battery efficiency.
The iPhone Air features a grade-5 titanium frame coupled with a precision-milled back plateau that integrates the cameras, Apple silicon, and speakers. This design maximizes internal space, allowing for a larger battery while maintaining a slim profile.
Durability is enhanced with Ceramic Shield 2 on both the front and back, providing three times better scratch resistance and four times better crack resistance compared to previous iPhone models. Apple states the frame also meets their highest bend-strength requirements.
The device’s 6.5-inch OLED display supports ProMotion technology with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz, Always-On functionality, and a peak brightness of 3000 nits. The display also incorporates an anti-reflection coating for improved outdoor readability and twice the contrast.
A new 18MP Center Stage front camera features a square sensor and a wider field of view, enabling selfies in both portrait and landscape orientations without rotating the phone. AI capabilities automatically adjust the frame for group shots and stabilize 4K HDR video. Dual Capture allows for simultaneous recording using both front and rear cameras.
The rear camera system includes a 48MP Fusion main camera with multiple focal lengths (28mm and 35mm), a 2x telephoto option, and an updated Photonic Engine. Portrait mode now includes Focus Control, allowing users to adjust depth of field after capturing a photo. Video recording supports 4K at 60fps with Dolby Vision, Spatial Audio, Action mode, and wind-noise reduction.
The iPhone Air is powered by the new A19 Pro chip, featuring a 6-core CPU, a 5-core GPU, and neural accelerators integrated into each GPU core, delivering up to three times faster peak GPU compute. The device also incorporates Apple’s N1 wireless chip for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread, as well as the C1X modem for faster cellular performance with 30% less power consumption.
The iPhone Air’s redesigned internal architecture allows for a larger battery while maintaining its ultra-thin design. Software optimizations and Apple silicon efficiency contribute to all-day battery life. A new Adaptive Power Mode in iOS 26 learns user habits to conserve power when needed.
The device adopts an eSIM-only design, eliminating the physical SIM tray and supporting eSIM with over 500 carriers globally. Apple emphasizes that eSIM provides enhanced security, easier travel setup, and prevents physical SIM theft.
The iPhone Air will be available in space black, cloud white, light gold, and sky blue, with storage options ranging from 256GB to 1TB. Pre-orders begin on September 12, and availability starts on September 19. Pricing starts at $999 in the U.S.
