Apple iPhone Air

Quick Specs

Display: 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Platform: iOS 26, Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
Memory: 256GB/512GB/1TB, 12GB RAM
Main Camera: 48MP main
Battery: Li-Ion 3149 mAh

Detailed Specifications

Launch

  • Announced: September 09, 2025
  • Status: Available. Released September 19, 2025

Design & Build

  • Dimensions: 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in)
  • Weight: 165 g (5.82 oz)
  • 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)
  • Durability: IP68 dust tight and water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
  • Colors: Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue

Display

  • Type: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
  • Brightness: 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
  • Size: 6.5 inches, 104.9 cm² (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1260 x 2736 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
  • Protection: Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
  • Features: Anti-reflective coating

Platform

  • OS: iOS 26
  • Chipset: Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
  • CPU: Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
  • GPU: Apple GPU (5-core graphics)

Memory

  • Card slot: No
  • Internal: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
  • Storage Type: NVMe

Main Camera

  • Single: 48 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
  • Features: HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
  • Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

  • Single: 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF
  • Features: SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor)
  • Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
  • 3.5mm jack: No

Connectivity

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 6E, tri-band, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE
  • Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: No
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
  • Other: Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
  • Emergency: Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
  • Payments: Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 3149 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging:
    • Wired: PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
    • Wireless: 20W MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W in China)
    • Reverse wired: 4.5W
  • Endurance: Active use score 12:44h

Key Features

Ultra-Thin Design

At just 5.6mm thick, the iPhone Air is the thinnest iPhone ever created, weighing only 165g. This remarkable engineering feat makes it incredibly portable while maintaining premium build quality with a titanium grade 5 frame.

ProMotion Display

Features Apple’s LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED technology with adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, reaching peak brightness of 3000 nits for exceptional outdoor visibility.

Single Camera Philosophy

Unlike other flagships, the iPhone Air opts for a single high-quality 48MP camera with dual pixel PDAF and sensor-shift OIS, emphasizing computational photography over multiple lenses.

Apple A19 Pro Power

Powered by the latest 3nm Apple A19 Pro chipset with 12GB RAM, delivering desktop-class performance in an ultra-thin form factor.

Advanced Biometrics

Features improved Face ID with SL 3D depth sensing, working seamlessly even in extreme angles thanks to the ultra-slim design.

Pricing (UK/EU)

  • 256GB: £899 / €999
  • 512GB: £1,079 / €1,329
  • 1TB: £1,399 / €1,589

Source: GSMArena - Apple iPhone Air