Apple iPhone Air

Name: Apple iPhone Air
Brand: Apple

Display6.5" 1260 x 2736 pixels

ChipsetApple A19 Pro (3 nm)

Main camera48MP

Battery3149 mAh

7.9GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

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

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

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

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3517

5G bands

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3517

Speed

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

Launch

Announced

2025, September 09

Status

Available

Body

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 (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Display

Type

LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 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

iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5

Chipset

Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)

CPU

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

GPU

Apple GPU (5-core graphics)

Memory

Card slot

Internal

256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM

Type

NVMe

Main Camera

Modules

48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS

Features

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

Video

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

Selfie Camera

Module

18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)

Features

HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. · 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm jack

Comms

WLAN

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

Bluetooth

6.0, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC

NFC

Yes

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors

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

Battery

Type

Li-Ion 3149 mAh

Charging

Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min20 wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)4.5W reverse wired

Misc

Colors

Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue

Models

iPhone18,4, A3517, A3260, A3518, A3516

SAR

1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)

GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways

performance

A19 Pro, 5-core GPU, 12GB RAMThe hexa-core A19 Pro with 5-core graphics handles modern games, photo editing, and multitasking without lag, though this mid-tier chip sits below the flagship A19 Pro Max in sustained performance for intensive video work.

display

120Hz LTPO OLED, 3000 nits peakThe 6.5-inch 460ppi screen refreshes smoothly at up to 120Hz and reaches 3000 nits at peak brightness, making scrolling fluid and content visible in direct sunlight without strain.

camera

48MP f/1.6 main, sensor-shift OISThe 1.0µm main sensor with f/1.6 aperture and dual pixel PDAF captures sharp detail in daylight and low light, while sensor-shift optical stabilization steadies handheld video and photos in motion.

battery

3149 mAh, roughly 12–13 hours screen-onThe 3149 mAh Li-Ion cell yields around 12 to 13 hours of screen time in mixed daily use, according to Apple's active use score of 12:44h; expect less in heavy video or games.

charging

50W wired PD, 50% in 30 minWired charging reaches 50 percent in 30 minutes with a PD2.0 adapter, allowing a mid-day top-up before leaving; 15W MagSafe wireless is slower but cable-free.

durability

IP68, Ceramic Shield 2, titanium frameImmersible to 6 meters for 30 minutes, and protected by titanium (grade 5) frame and dual Ceramic Shield 2 layers, this phone survives dust, submersion, and drops better than standard glass flagships.

connectivity

5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0Broad 5G and Wi-Fi 7 tri-band support means fast downloads and streaming in covered areas; Bluetooth 6.0 improves range and stability for accessories.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design81

Display95

Performance100

Camera74

Battery44

Value79

GoSolo Verdict

The iPhone Air is Apple's lightness bet: 165g with titanium, a bright 120Hz OLED, and the full A19 Pro power, but a smaller 3149 mAh battery means you're trading endurance for portability. It's a genuinely different iPhone, not just a smaller Pro.

Strengths · 4

5.6mm titanium frame and dual Ceramic Shield 2 make it the most durable lightweight phone Apple has made—IP68 submersion plus real drop protection without the weight of a Pro.
120Hz LTPO OLED with 3000 nits peak brightness is genuinely excellent for a non-Pro line; colors and smoothness rival the Max at 6.5 inches
A19 Pro with 12GB RAM runs everything you throw at it (games, video editing, multitasking) without the thermal throttle that smaller chips suffer under load
48MP f/1.6 main sensor with sensor-shift OIS handles low light and motion steadily; no gimmick megapixel count, just solid day-to-day photography

Trade-offs · 3

3149 mAh battery yields roughly 12–13 hours of screen time in mixed use—respectable for a thin phone but noticeably less than the iPhone Max or rivals at this price, especially if you game or stream video
No ultrawide camera (only 48MP main + 18MP selfie ultrawide), so you lose the flexibility flagship buyers expect for landscapes and group shots
A19 Pro, while fast, sits below the A19 Pro Max for sustained performance in intensive video export or 3D rendering—fine for most, but a ceiling for creators