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Apple iPhone Air

Name: Apple iPhone Air
Brand: Apple

The Apple iPhone Air is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases (2025).

2025 · Mid-range · iOS 26

Overall

Performance

B+

Display

Battery

Camera

B+

Charging

Software

B+

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.

⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.5" · 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in)

ChipsetApple A19 Pro (3 nm)

RAM12GB

Storage1TB | 256GB | 512GB

Main Camera48 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Smooth Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) for daily use and light gaming

✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open

✓Sharp 460 PPI screen

✓6.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours

✓Lightweight at 165g — easy to carry

⊗ Cons

✗Smaller 3,149 mAh battery — may need midday charging

✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio

⚠️ Not ideal for

Heavy usage days

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Available

Announced

2025, September 09

Also Known As

Versions: A3517 (International); A3260 (USA, Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3518 (China)Previously rumored as Apple iPhone 17 Slim, iPhone 17 Air

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)

Upper-mid performance — fast and capable

CPU

Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)

GPU

Apple GPU (5-core graphics)

iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5

RAM

12GB

Heavy multitasking without slowdowns

Storage

1TB | 256GB | 512GB

Memory Card

💻 Display

Size

6.5"

Resolution

1260×2736

Sharpness

460 ppi

Sharp and comfortable to read

Panel

LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)

OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient

Protection

Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5

📷 Camera

Main Camera

48 MP

Good detail in daylight conditions

Main Video

4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)

Selfie

18 MP

Selfie Video

4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Features

HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.

🔋 Battery

Capacity

3,149 mAh

May need midday charging with heavy use

Type

Li-Ion 3149 mAh

Charging

Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 20 wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired

📱 Design & Build

Weight

165g

Balanced size and weight

Dimensions

156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in)

Build

Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield)

SIM

eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time)

Colors

Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue

Sensors

Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot

Bluetooth

6.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the Apple iPhone Air supports 5G connectivity.

Yes, the Apple iPhone Air supports eSIM.

Yes, the Apple iPhone Air has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.

Yes, the Apple iPhone Air supports wireless charging (Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 20 wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired).

Yes, the Apple iPhone Air can wirelessly charge other devices.

Yes, up to 15W (Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 20 wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired).

The Apple iPhone Air is rated IP68 — IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified).

No, the Apple iPhone Air does not support a memory card.

The Apple iPhone Air SIM configuration: eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time).

No, the Apple iPhone Air does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The Apple iPhone Air uses USB Type-C 2.0.

The Apple iPhone Air supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot.

The Apple iPhone Air has 6.0, A2DP, LE.

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