Apple Introduces iPhone Air: Thinnest iPhone Ever

Apple Introduces iPhone Air: Thinnest iPhone Ever

 

Apple today lifted the curtain on the iPhone Air, its thinnest and lightest flagship yet — measuring just 5.6mm thin. Built with grade 5 titanium and a mirror-like finish, the Air packs power and elegance into a design that feels almost impossibly slim.

Sleek Titanium Design With Ceramic Shield 2

  • Ceramic Shield front and back — tougher than ever with 3× better scratch resistance and 4× stronger crack resistance.

  • Precision-milled camera plateau integrates the cameras, speaker, and Apple silicon into a slim, durable frame.

  • 100% fiber-based packaging and 35% recycled content underline Apple’s environmental commitments.

6.5-Inch Super Retina XDR Display

  • ProMotion with up to 120Hz refresh rate.

  • Always-On Display that scales down to 1Hz.

  • 3000 nits peak brightness and 2× better contrast for outdoor use.

Smarter Camera System

  • 48MP Fusion Main Camera with quad-pixel sensor + sensor-shift OIS.

  • Equivalent to four lenses, including popular 28mm and 35mm focal lengths.

  • 18MP Center Stage front camera with square sensor — captures landscape selfies while vertical and expands frame with AI.

  • 4K60 Dolby Vision video, Spatial Audio, and Spatial Photos/Videos for Vision Pro.

Powered by A19 Pro + New Chips

  • A19 Pro: Fastest smartphone CPU + 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators.

  • N1 chip: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread support, stronger AirDrop.

  • C1X modem: Faster, more efficient cellular — 30% less power.

Battery + Adaptive Power

Despite its slim profile, Apple says iPhone Air delivers fantastic all-day battery life, with help from:

  • iOS 26 Adaptive Power Mode that predicts when you’ll run low.

  • Optional MagSafe Battery ($99) for up to 40 extra hours of video playback.

eSIM Only, Global Ready

iPhone Air is eSIM-only, supported by over 500 carriers worldwide and 200 roaming partners, making travel and setup seamless and more secure.

Apple Intelligence + iOS 26

iPhone Air runs iOS 26, complete with:

  • Apple Intelligence for Live Translation, visual intelligence, smarter Siri.

  • New Liquid Glass design language.

  • Updates to Music, Maps, Wallet, CarPlay, and new Apple Games app.

Finishes, Accessories, and Pricing

  • Colors: Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue.

  • Accessories: MagSafe Case ($49), Bumper ($39), Crossbody Strap ($59), FineWoven Wallet ($59), MagSafe Battery ($99), Qi2 Chargers ($39–$49).

  • Pricing: Starts at $999 (256GB), also in 512GB and 1TB.

  • Pre-orders: September 12

  • Availability: September 19 in 63 countries, 22 more on September 26

Final Take

The iPhone Air is Apple’s boldest design statement in years — impossibly thin, yet powerful enough to handle Apple Intelligence and next-gen performance. It’s not just the lightest iPhone ever; it’s a glimpse at the future of slim, intelligent smartphones.

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