Apple today unveiled the ultra-thin iPhone Air, an all-new iPhone that is the thinnest iPhone ever. The iPhone Air’s frame is constructed of titanium that has a polished mirror finish.
The new handset features protection of the back side using Ceramic Shield, while the front cover uses Ceramic Shield 2, delivering 3x better scratch resistance, with 3x better scratch resistance and 4x better crack resistance. Apple says that it is the most durable iPhone ever.
The handset features a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion up to 120Hz, and it uses the most Apple-designed chips in an iPhone, the A19 Pro, N1, and C1X, making the iPhone Air the most power-efficient iPhone ever made, providing all-day battery life.
A rear-facing 48MP Fusion Main camera enables the equivalent of four lenses, providing excellent image quality, while the innovative 18MP Center Stage front camera uses AI to automatically expand the field of view and rotate the frame for you based on how many people are on the screen. The camera’s square sensor allows four different composition sizes, allowing users to take a landscape selfie without rotating the device.
The 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion and up to 3,000 nits of peak outdoor brightness. The display uses a 7-layer antireflective coating to reduce glare and to be more readable in bright lighting.
The iPhone Air is powered by the A19 Pro chip, which boasts a six-core CPU and a five-core GPU. The GPU is updated with the second generation of Dynamic Caching, doubled math rates, and unified image compression.
The device’s new C1X custom modem is twice as fast as the C1 used in the iPhone 16e, and a new custom-designed N1 chip integrates Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, and Thread connectivity. The handset is eSIM only.
Apple says it is the most power-efficient iPhone ever made, and the delivers “all-day” battery life, despite its ultra-thin profile.
The iPhone Air replaces the “Plus” model in the iPhone lineup, placing between the standard iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Pro.
iPhone Air pricing starts at $999, starting with 256GB storage, as well as 512GB and 1TB options, and is available in Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold and Sky Blue. Pre-orders kickoff on Friday, hitting store shelves on September 19.
Customers in more than 63 countries and regions, including Australia, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Türkiye, the UAE, the UK, the U.S., and Vietnam, will be able to pre-order iPhone Air beginning at 5 a.m. PDT this Friday, September 12, with availability beginning Friday, September 19. iPhone Air will be available in 22 other countries and regions beginning Friday, September 26.
Apple is introducing a new ecosystem of accessories to complement the breakthrough design of iPhone Air:
- The iPhone Air Case with MagSafe — available in frost and shadow — has an ultra-thin translucent design with a lightly frosted interior, a high-gloss outer surface, and a reinforced polycarbonate frame to protect iPhone Air from scratches and drops.
- The slim and lightweight iPhone Air Bumper — available in four matching colors — perfectly frames iPhone Air with a reinforced polycarbonate design for added edge protection.
- Crafted from 100 percent recycled yarns, the Crossbody Strap drapes comfortably, with embedded flexible magnets and stainless steel sliding mechanisms to easily adjust the length and keep both straps securely aligned. The Crossbody Strap will be available in 10 colors: black, light gray, blue, light blue, purple, sienna, green, neon yellow, tan, and orange.
- The iPhone Air MagSafe Battery has a thin and light design that seamlessly attaches to the back of the device. The MagSafe Battery quickly charges iPhone Air when the battery is low, and maximizes battery life when connected throughout the day, delivering up to 40 hours of video playback when used together.
