iPhone Air review

iPhone Air is the iPhone for people who care most about how the phone feels in a pocket. Apple's spec page lists a depth of 5.64 mm and a weight of 165 g, lighter than the 6.3-inch iPhone 17 at 177 g, while the screen is a larger 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED with ProMotion up to 120Hz. It runs the A19 Pro chip, uses Apple's N1 wireless chip with Wi-Fi 7 and the C1X modem, and has an 18MP Center Stage front camera. The compromises come from the thin body: one 48MP Fusion Main rear camera with no Ultra Wide, and up to 27 hours of video playback, which Apple says rises to up to 40 hours with the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately. Wireless charging tops out at 20W. At $1,099 for 256GB it costs $200 more than the iPhone 17, which has two rear cameras and longer battery life. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

people who want the lightest large-screen iPhone

Price

From $1,099 for 256GB.

Incredibly light and thin with pro performance. From $1099
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• 5.64 mm thin and 165 g
• 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED with ProMotion up to 120Hz
• A19 Pro chip with a 5-core GPU
• 48MP Fusion Main camera with a 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto
• Apple N1 wireless chip with Wi-Fi 7 and the C1X cellular modem

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lightest phone on this list at 165 g despite a 6.5-inch screen
• Strength: Storage up to 1TB
• Strength: Optional iPhone Air MagSafe Battery raises video playback to up to 40 hours
• Weakness: Single rear camera with no Ultra Wide
• Weakness: Up to 27 hours of video playback, less than the cheaper iPhone 17
• Weakness: $200 more than the iPhone 17

Key facts

• Price checked: $1,099
• Display: 6.5 inch OLED, 120Hz
• Chip: A19 Pro
• Video playback: Up to 27 hours
• Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Where it ranks

iPhone Air is No. 6 in our Best iPhones verdict.