iPhone Air: what’s new in the thinnest iPhone yet
By ForGeeks
Apple unveiled the iPhone Air three weeks ago. It’s the thinnest iPhone in the company’s history at just 5.6mm. But the model’s main difference isn’t just thickness: the smartphone combines a large screen with a lightweight body, changing the usual format of the lineup. The iPhone Air has a 6.5-inch display and weighs 5.8 ounces. By comparison, the iPhone 16 Plus was noticeably heavier at 7.03 ounces, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max with a 6.9-inch screen weighed 7.99 ounces. Thanks to its aluminum body and reduced thickness, the new device feels much more comfortable and lighter when in use. Apple has previously taken steps to reduce weight: the steel-framed iPhone 14 Pro Max was the heaviest in the series (8.47 ounces), and the switch to titanium in the iPhone 15 Pro Max brought the weight down to 7.81 ounces. However, it was the iPhone Air that became the first large iPhone that isn’t perceived as a “brick.” The thin body has a downside – battery life. However, in testing, the iPhone Air managed a full day of use, including 5-6 hours of active use. While it doesn’t require charging twice a day, it may not seem like enough for users who expect maximum battery life. The cameras have also been simplified: the smartphone doesn’t have a telephoto lens or ultra-wide-angle module. For everyday shots, the camera’s capabilities are sufficient, but mobile photography fans will have to consider those limitations. The camera’s limitations are also simplified, with no telephoto lens or ultra-wide-angle module. Despite the compromises, the iPhone Air is seen not as an interim update, but as an important step in development. The model has received widespread attention from users, which is being compared to the effect of the release of the iPhone X. Many owners believe the Air sets a new standard for the classic smartphone format.
Big screen without the weight
Battery and camera limitations
A new stage in the iPhone lineup
