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Apple·Flagship · Released Sep 2025

iPhone Air

The thinnest iPhone ever — 5.6 mm of titanium, one camera, zero apology.

87/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$999
Color · Space Black
Display
6.5" LTPO OLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
48 MP · f/1.6
Battery
3,150 mAh
Weight
165 g
Quick answer

The iPhone Air is a flagship Apple smartphone released Sep 2025, with a launch price of $999. It pairs the Apple A19 Pro with a 6.5" LTPO OLED 120 Hz display, a 48 MP · f/1.6 main camera and a 3,150 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 87/100 — Engineering flex first, camera second. Standout strengths: 5.6 mm — the thinnest, lightest full-size iphone made. and a19 pro performance in a feather-light body. Main trade-off: single camera — no ultrawide, no zoom.

AI Snapshot

Engineering flex first, camera second.

iPhone Air is Apple proving it can hit 5.6 mm without bending — A19 Pro, titanium, IP68, 120 Hz, all in 165 g. The cost is written on the back: one camera and a small battery. For buyers who value the in-hand feel over a zoom lens it is intoxicating; for everyone shooting wildlife or kids' sport the iPhone 17 Pro is the smarter pick.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display92
Camera82
Performance95
Battery72
Build94
Value76
  • 5.6 mm — the thinnest, lightest full-size iPhone made.
  • A19 Pro performance in a feather-light body.
  • 120 Hz ProMotion finally on a non-Pro iPhone.
  • Titanium build, IP68, 3,000-nit panel.

Full specifications

Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz ProMotion
Size
6.5 inches
Resolution
2,736 × 1,260 px (460 ppi)
Peak brightness
3,000 nits HBM
Protection
Ceramic Shield 2
Main
48 MP, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS, 2× in-sensor crop
Selfie
18 MP Center Stage square sensor
Video
4K Dolby Vision @ 60 fps
Note
Single rear lens — no ultrawide or telephoto

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg +22.2%
This
1,980,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg +20.7%
This
3,500
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg +8.6%
This
8,800
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg +90.3%
This
118.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps

How the iPhone Air compares

iPhone AirPixel 9 ProiPhone 15 Pro Max
SpecEagle score878787
ChipsetApple A19 ProGoogle Tensor G4Apple A17 Pro
Display6.5" LTPO OLED 120 Hz6.3" LTPO OLED6.7" LTPO OLED
Main camera48 MP · f/1.650 MP · f/1.6848 MP · f/1.78
Battery3,150 mAh4,700 mAh4,422 mAh
Launch price$999$999$1,199

Frequently asked questions

When was the iPhone Air released?

The iPhone Air was released in Sep 2025.

How much does the iPhone Air cost?

The iPhone Air launched at $999 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the iPhone Air screen size and type?

The iPhone Air has a 6.5" LTPO OLED 120 Hz display, reaching up to 3,000 nits HBM peak brightness.

What chipset does the iPhone Air use?

The iPhone Air is powered by the Apple A19 Pro chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the iPhone Air have?

The iPhone Air ships with 12 GB · 256 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the iPhone Air battery capacity?

The iPhone Air has a 3,150 mAh battery.

How fast does the iPhone Air charge?

The iPhone Air supports ~20 W USB-C wired charging.

Does the iPhone Air have wireless charging?

The iPhone Air supports 20 W MagSafe wireless charging.

What is the iPhone Air main camera?

The iPhone Air has a 48 MP · f/1.6 main camera.

Does the iPhone Air have a headphone jack?

The iPhone Air does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

How long will the iPhone Air get software updates?

The iPhone Air update policy: ~7 years.

How much does the iPhone Air weigh?

The iPhone Air weighs 165 g.

What colours does the iPhone Air come in?

The iPhone Air is available in 4 colours: Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue.

Is the iPhone Air worth buying?

iPhone Air is Apple proving it can hit 5.6 mm without bending — A19 Pro, titanium, IP68, 120 Hz, all in 165 g. The cost is written on the back: one camera and a small battery. For buyers who value the in-hand feel over a zoom lens it is intoxicating; for everyone shooting wildlife or kids' sport the iPhone 17 Pro is the smarter pick. SpecEagle gives the iPhone Air an editorial score of 87/100.

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