Apple · Released September 2025

iPhone Air

The thinnest iPhone Apple has ever made, at just 5.6mm, using a titanium-aluminum frame and Ceramic Shield 2 on both front and back for unexpected durability. It trades a second camera lens and some battery life for a genuinely unique form factor. Here's the full spec sheet.

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iPhone Air

Illustrative render — not an official product photo

Quick answer

The iPhone Air weighs just 165 g and is 5.6mm thick — the thinnest iPhone Apple has ever made. It has a 6.5-inch ProMotion OLED display, an A19 Pro chip, a titanium frame, a single 48MP rear camera, and a 3149mAh battery rated for up to 27 hours video playback.

Available in four finishes

Illustrative renders — not official product photos

Display
6.5" ProMotion 120Hz
Processor
A19 Pro chip
Camera
48MP Single
Battery
3149mAh
Weight
165 g
Thickness
5.6 mm — thinnest iPhone ever
RAM / Storage
12GB / 256GB–1TB
OS
Shipped iOS 26

Every spec, no marketing fluff

Display
Screen size
6.5 inches
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 1–120Hz, Always-On
Cutout
Dynamic Island
Brightness
3000 nits peak
Protection
Ceramic Shield 2 on front AND back
Performance
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro (3nm)
RAM
12GB
Storage
256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Camera
Main
48MP Fusion, single rear camera, no ultra-wide or telephoto
Front
18MP Center Stage
Video
4K Dolby Vision, Dual Capture (front and rear simultaneously)
Battery & Charging
Capacity
3149mAh
Battery life
Up to 27 hours video playback
Wireless charging
MagSafe and Qi2.2, custom thin design
Modem
Apple C1X custom modem (not Qualcomm)
Build & Connectivity
Weight
165 g
Dimensions
156.2 × 74.7 × 5.6 mm
Body
Polished titanium-aluminum alloy frame, Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
Colors
Space Black, Cloud White, Sky Blue, Light Gold
Water resistance
IP68 (6m, 30 min)
Port
USB-C
Network
5G via Apple C1X modem, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6
Special
Thinnest iPhone ever made, single internal speaker design
OS
Shipped with iOS 26

Should you buy the iPhone Air?

Buy it if

  • You want the thinnest, most distinctive iPhone design Apple has ever produced
  • A19 Pro performance matters more to you than having multiple camera lenses
  • You're drawn to a genuinely different form factor over conventional flagship bulk

Skip it if

  • You want the longest possible battery life — the thin body means the smallest battery in the lineup
  • You want an ultra-wide or telephoto camera — the Air has only one rear lens
  • You game heavily or stream a lot of video, both of which stress the smaller battery

Specifications sourced from Apple's official technical specification page, Wikipedia, and PhoneArena iPhone Air vs iPhone 17 Pro Max comparison, cross-verified against CNET and GSMArena device records as of June 2026. This page intentionally omits pricing.

iPhone Air FAQ

What is the weight of the iPhone Air?

The iPhone Air weighs 165 grams.

How thin is the iPhone Air?

The iPhone Air is 5.6mm thick, making it the thinnest iPhone Apple has ever released, compared to 7.9mm on the standard iPhone 17 and 8.8mm on the Pro models.

What is the battery capacity of the iPhone Air?

The iPhone Air has a 3149mAh battery, rated for up to 27 hours of video playback despite its thin design.

Does the iPhone Air have multiple cameras?

No, the iPhone Air has a single 48MP rear camera, unlike the dual or triple camera systems on other current iPhone models.

What chip does the iPhone Air use?

The iPhone Air uses the Apple A19 Pro chip, the same generation chip used in the iPhone 17 Pro models, paired with Apple's own C1X modem.

What colors does the iPhone Air come in?

The iPhone Air is available in Space Black, Cloud White, Sky Blue, and Light Gold.

Is the iPhone Air durable despite being so thin?

Apple states the iPhone Air is its most durable iPhone yet, using a titanium-aluminum frame and Ceramic Shield 2 on both the front and back.

Is the iPhone Air waterproof?

The iPhone Air has an IP68 rating, tested to withstand depths of up to 6 meters for 30 minutes.