iPhone Air Redefines Thin — Or Does It?

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Benzinga Tech Trends
September 16, 2025

Apple is at it again — slimming down the iPhone in ways no one really asked for, but everyone’s now curious about. Meet the iPhone Air, Apple’s newest gadget that’s making waves not just for what it adds, but also for what it leaves out.

Meet The iPhone Air

At just 5.6 millimeters, this is the thinnest iPhone Apple has ever built. 

Think “MacBook Air, but pocket-sized.”

It weighs only 165 grams, has a titanium frame, and comes in sleek finishes like Sky Blue and Cloud White. Apple packed in its powerful A19 Pro chip, a dazzling 6.5-inch OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, and upgraded front-facing camera tricks like Dual Capture — so you can film yourself and what you’re looking at, simultaneously.

But here’s the twist: to keep things ultra-thin, Apple cut down the rear camera system to just one 48MP main lens. No ultra-wide, no telephoto. For casual shooters, it’s fine — but if you love zooming in on your dog from across the park, you’ll miss the extra lenses found on the Pro models.

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Thinness Vs. The Competition

So how does the Air stack up? Compared to the iPhone 17 Pro, it feels more like a fashion statement — thinner, lighter and less versatile for photography.

Against Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge, Apple wins the slimness game hands down, but loses ground on battery size and camera versatility. Android rivals still push bigger batteries and faster charging, while Apple bets you’ll prioritize style and ecosystem perks.

What Apple Wants You To Understand

Apple’s pitch is clear: the iPhone Air is for those who want cutting-edge design and don’t mind a few trade-offs. It may not be the camera powerhouse or battery beast, but it’s the phone you’ll flex at the coffee shop.

The big question is whether this ultra-slim gamble drives upgrades — or whether customers will play it safe with the Pro lineup.

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