US EditionApple iPhone Air Review: What I Like (and What I Don't)
The iPhone Air features the thinnest design in Apple's iPhone 17 lineup, offering 27 hours video playback but with limited camera zoom and shorter battery life compared to other models.
- Apple released the iPhone Air, its thinnest phone at 5.6mm and 165 grams, set to hit stores worldwide on September 19, 2025.
- The iPhone Air, which takes the place of the iPhone 16 Plus, marks the most significant redesign Apple has introduced in years, focusing on a remarkably slim and lightweight form factor.
- The phone features a single 48MP Fusion rear camera, lacks an ultra-wide lens, and includes Apple’s latest A19 Pro chip with iOS 26 and Ceramic Shield 2 glass.
- Starting at $999, the iPhone Air offers solid 19-hour battery life—Apple’s claimed 'all-day battery life'—but has the shortest endurance among the iPhone 17 models.
- The iPhone Air’s design impresses many reviewers, but its limited camera capabilities and battery life imply it suits users prioritizing slim form over top performance.
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iPhone Air reviews: The best and the worst of the early reviews
The iPhone Air hits shelves this Friday, but select early reviewers already have their hands on Apple’s thinnest iPhone yet. It’s the company’s boldest design shift since the iPhone X introduced FaceID and OLED displays. This time, though, Apple isn’t chasing new sensors or screen tech — it’s rethinking how the iPhone feels in your hand. And based on early impressions, people are into it.That’s not to say it’s flawless. The Air compromises on ca…
First iPhone Air reviews are in: stunning design, falls short on battery life
The iPhone Air is debuting to mixed reviews. Undoubtedly the most interesting of the new iPhones, reviewers are loving the sleek design, smooth 120Hz display, and strong performance, but note its weak battery life, high price, and reports of it running hot.Read Entire Article
iPhone Air review roundup: Slim but not perfect
The initial reviews of the iPhone Air are in, and the slimline smartphone is being praised for its design but criticized for feature compromises.The rear of the iPhone AirThe first reviews of the new iPhone variant, the iPhone Air, are starting to roll in. The initial impressions cover the considerable thinness of the model and its striking design versus other versions, as well as the compromises Apple had to make.Those compromises also mean it …
iPhone Air review: Thinness with purpose
The iPhone Air is a device with shorter battery life, fewer cameras and a price tag that’s $200 more than a base iPhone 17. Sure, it’s got a bigger screen and it's unbelievably sleek, but no matter how you slice it, that value proposition doesn’t make sense. At least on paper. That’s because as soon as you hold an iPhone Air, you instantly get a sense that this handset represents much more than a simple quest for thinness. The iPhone Air is a de…
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