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iPhone Air Review: A Slim and Powerful Device with Compromises

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— 1 min read

The iPhone Air is Apple's new, slim and powerful device that is a joy to carry around and features a 6.5-inch screen, although it feels like a big phone that never feels like one. With its 5.6 millimeter thickness and 5.8 ounce weight, it is a hair slimmer than Samsung's superthin Galaxy S25 Edge and discreetly slides into even the skinniest of skinny jeans. The device is also more durable, thanks to its titanium frame, and its Ceramic Shield material covering the screen is more scratch-resistant.

Key Takeaways:

  • The iPhone Air's design is a major selling point, with its slim and lightweight profile making it easy to carry around.
  • The device's performance is also impressive, with its variant of the chip set found in this year's iPhone 17 Pro line being remarkably speedy.
  • The Air's battery life is a major compromise, with it lasting around 7-8 hours on a single charge, and its slim battery giving users limited room to breathe in case they forget to top-up.
  • The device's single 48-megapixel main camera is good, but feels a little lonely compared to other devices with more camera options.
  • The front camera has gotten a big upgrade, with selfies being brighter and more detailed, even in low light.
  • The Air's battery will degrade over time, which might sting more than usual since we have less battery capacity to start with.

Statistics:

  • The iPhone Air's thickness is 5.6 millimeters, making it a hair slimmer than Samsung's superthin Galaxy S25 Edge.
  • The device's weight is 5.8 ounces, about the same as a billiard ball.
  • The Air's battery life lasts around 7-8 hours on a single charge, and its slim battery gives users around 5.5 hours of active, "screen on" use per charge.
  • The device's single 48-megapixel main camera captures vibrant, richly detailed photos that stack up well against images taken with this year's iPhone 17 Pro.
  • The Air's battery will degrade over time, with its initial capacity being around 80% of the maximum capacity.

Sources:

  • Washington Post
  • Apple
  • Samsung

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