IPhone Air: Apple’s Slimmest iPhone Announced
News Context
At a glance
- Apple has announced the iPhone Air, its thinnest iPhone to date, at just 5.6mm thick.
- The iPhone Air features a 6.5-inch promotion OLED display with a variable refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz.
- The iPhone Air utilizes a single 48MP "Fusion camera system" designed to emulate the functionality of four lenses.
iPhone Air – announced September 2024
Table of Contents
Apple has announced the iPhone Air, its thinnest iPhone to date, at just 5.6mm thick.
Key features
- Thickness: 5.6mm
- Colors: Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space Black
- Display: 6.5-inch, 120Hz ProMotion OLED (1Hz-120Hz variable refresh rate)
- Brightness: Up to 3,000 nits (peak outdoor), 1,000 nits (typical max), 1,600 nits (peak HDR)
- Frame Material: Polished Titanium
- Glass: Ceramic Shield 2 (front and back)
- Camera: 48MP “Fusion camera system” (effectively functions as four lenses)
- Front Camera: 18MP with Center Stage
- Charging: USB-C, 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter
- MagSafe: Supported, with new slimmer MagSafe battery pack available
Release & Pricing
- Preorder: September 12th
- Official release: September 19th
- Price: $999
Display Details
The iPhone Air features a 6.5-inch promotion OLED display with a variable refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz. It boasts remarkable brightness levels, reaching up to 3,000 nits peak outdoor brightness.
Camera Specifications
The iPhone Air utilizes a single 48MP “Fusion camera system” designed to emulate the functionality of four lenses. It supports various photo and video resolutions.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Rear Camera Resolution | 48MP |
| Photo Resolutions | 24MP, 48MP, 12MP (2x telephoto) |
| Digital Zoom | Up to 10x |
| Video Recording | 4K dolby Vision (24fps-60fps), 1080p (25fps-60fps), 720p (30fps) |
| Front Camera Resolution | 18MP |
Battery Life
Despite its thin profile, the iPhone Air offers battery life comparable to the iPhone 16 Pro. Apple claims:
- Up to 27 hours of video playback
- Up to 22 hours of streaming
- Up to 40 hours with new MagSafe battery pack (video playback)
- Up to 35 hours with new MagSafe battery pack (streaming)
Materials
The iPhone Air is constructed with a polished titanium frame and features Ceramic Shield 2 glass on both the front and back for enhanced scratch resistance.