Device Overview
iPhone Air. The thinnest iPhone ever with the power of pro inside. 6.5-inch display.¹ The powerful A19 Pro chip. An Advanced 48MP Fusion camera system, and the new Center Stage front camera.
Key Features
Thin and Durable
At 5.6 mm, iPhone Air is so impossibly thin and light that it nearly disappears in your hand; Ultralight titanium frame. Ceramic Shield protects the back of iPhone Air, making it 4x more resistant to cracks;³ the new Ceramic Shield 2 on the front has 3x better scratch resistance⁴
Display
6.5‑inch all-screen OLED Super Retina XDR display¹ with ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz; better outdoor contrast with 3000 nits peak brightness; 2736‑by‑1260‑pixel resolution at 460 ppi; Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; Anti-reflective coating
Apple Intelligence
Built into your iPhone, Apple Intelligence is integrated across your apps and experiences to help you communicate, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data - not even Apple²
Chip
A19 Pro chip; 6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores; 5‑core GPU with Neural Accelerators; 16‑core Neural Engine; Gives you pro performance in a breakthrough thin and light design.
Camera
48MP Fusion Main: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture; sensor-shift optical image stabilization; support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP); 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture; sensor-shift optical image stabilization; Digital zoom up to 10x; Sapphire crystal lens cover; True Tone flash; Smart HDR 5; 18MP Center Stage Front camera: ƒ/1.9 aperture; Smarter group selfies; Dual Capture video for simultaneous front and rear recording
Video Recording
4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps; 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps; 720p Dolby Vision video recording at 30 fps; Action mode up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps; Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps; Dual Capture up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps; Time‑lapse video with stabilization; Night mode Time-lapse; Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
Power and Battery⁵
All-day battery life with up to 27 hours of video playback; Up to 40 hours Video playback with iPhone Air MagSafe battery⁶; up to 22 hours of video playback (streamed); Up to 35 hours Video playback (streamed) with iPhone Air MagSafe battery⁶; Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery; Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes⁷ with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB‑C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately)
Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant⁸
Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Charging and Expansion
USB-C connector with support for: Charging; USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)
Sensors
Face ID; Barometer; High dynamic range gyro; High-g accelerometer; Proximity sensor; Dual ambient light sensors
Network
FDD‑5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75); TDD‑5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79); FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71); TDD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53); UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz); 5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO;⁹ Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO⁹
Connectivity
Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO;¹⁰ Bluetooth 6; Thread networking technology; Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip;¹¹ NFC with reader mode; Express Cards with power reserve
SIM Card
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs);¹² not compatible with physical SIM card
Peace of Mind
Emergency SOS via satellite;¹³ Crash Detection;¹⁴ Roadside Assistance via satellite;¹³ Messages via satellite;¹³ Find My via satellite¹³
Operating System
iOS 26: A fresh design with Liquid Glass. Beautiful, delightful, and instantly familiar. With a more vibrant Lock Screen, customizable backgrounds and polls in Messages, Call Screening, and more.¹⁵
Accessibility
Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, speech, and cognitive needs help you get the most out of your iPhone — in the ways that work best for you. Hearing Aid Compatible with conversational gain values of 14dB (with hearing aid) and 17dB (without hearing aid); Real-Time Text (RTT) supported.
Dimensions (in) and Weight (oz)¹⁶
6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22: Weight: 5.82
In the Box
iPhone Air with iOS 26; USB-C Charge Cable (1m); Documentation
Compatibility
Zagg Apple iPhone 17 Air Glass XTR5, Zagg Apple iPhone 17 Air Crystal Palace Snap w/Kickstand, PureGear 4ft USB-A to USB-C Braided Charge Cable, PureGear 4ft USB-C to USB-C Braided Cable, Apple 20W USB-C Fast Charger, PureGear 4ft USB-A to USB-C Charge Cable, PureGear 4ft Braided USB-A to USB-C Charge Cable, PureGear 6ft Braided USB-A to USB-C Charge Cable, PureGear 4ft Braided USB-C to USB-C Charge Cable, PureGear 20W USB-C Fast Charger, PureGear 20W USB-C Fast Charge Car Charger, PureGear 4ft USB-C to USB-C Charge Cable, OtterBox Apple iPhone Air Symmetry w/ MagSafe, PopSockets PopGrip KickOut MagSafe Circle, PopSockets PopGrip KickOut MagSafe Circle, PopSockets PopGrip MagSafe Circle, PopSockets PopGrip MagSafe Circle, Ventev 3ft USB-C to USB-C Charge & Sync Cable, Atom Studios 65W Dual USB-C Fast Charger, Axessorize DUOCharge 45W Flat Wall Charger & 2x 4ft Braided Cable, Axessorize Nomad Kit - 30W Wall Charger + 10,000 mAh Power Bank + 4ft Braided Cable, Ventev 3-in-1 USB-C Cable 5ft, Ventev 6ft Braided USB-C to USB-C Charge Cable, Axessorize PROCharge Phone & Watch Braided Cable, Ventev 32W Dual USB-C + USB-A Fast Car Charger, Case-Mate Apple iPhone 17 Air Case & Screen Protector Bundle w/ MagSafe, Ventev Coiled 3ft USB-C to USB-C Cable - Gray, JBL Go 5 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker, JBL Tune 310C Wired In Ear Headphones, JBL Vibe Beam 2 True Wireless Earbuds, Kate Spade Kate Spade Apple iPhone 17 Air Protective MagSafe, Matter Apple iPhone Air Cactus Leather Snap MagSafe, Matter Apple iPhone Air Snap MagSafe, Apple AirTag 1 pack, Apple AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1 m), Apple AirPods Pro 2, Apple AirPods 4, Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, Belkin Apple iPhone Air Tempered Glass, Ventev 15W Qi2 Magnetic Charger, Ventev Qi2 15W Wireless Magnetic Charger with Stand, Axessorize Apple iPhone Air Essential 4-in-1 Bundle, Gadget Guard Apple iPhone Air Lens Protector, Gadget Guard Liquid Screen Protection, Gadget Guard Apple iPhone Air Glass Screen Protector, Ventev 20W USB-C Fast Charger, Ventev 27W Dual USB-C + USB-A Fast Wall Charger, Ventev 30W USB-C Fast Wall Charger, Ventev 45W USB C Wall Charger
2. Apple Intelligence is available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/121115.
3. Compared with the glass back of previous-generation iPhone.
4. Compared with previous-generation iPhone.
5. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/batteries and apple.com/iphone/battery.html for more information.
6. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately.
7. MagSafe wireless charging up to 20W with 30W power adapter or higher. Testing conducted by Apple in July 2025 using preproduction iPhone Air units and software, USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (Model A3351), and Apple MagSafe Chargers (1-meter Model A3502 and 2-meter Model A3503) with Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter (Model A2164) or Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (Model A3351). Fast-charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with adapter, settings, usage, and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
8. iPhone Air is splash, water, and dust resistant and was tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes). Splash, water, and dust resistance are not permanent conditions. Resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPhone; refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Liquid damage not covered under warranty.
9. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE, and Wi-Fi calling are available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/iphone/cellular.
10. Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported.
11. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
12. iPhone 14, iPhone 15, iPhone 16, iPhone 17, and iPhone Air models are activated with an eSIM and do not support a physical SIM. Use of an eSIM requires a carrier that supports eSIM and a wireless service plan. See your carrier for details. To learn more, visit apple.com/esim.
13. Satellite features are included for free for two years with the activation of any iPhone 14 or later model. Connection and response times vary based on location, site conditions, and other factors. Some satellite features require a carrier plan. SMS messaging via satellite is available on supported carriers. SMS message rates may apply. Satellite connectivity is provided by Globalstar and its affiliates. See support.apple.com/kb/HT213885 for more information.
14. iPhone Air can detect a severe car crash and call for help. Requires a cellular connection or Wi‑Fi calling.
15. Some features may not be available for all countries or all areas.
16. Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.