iPhone Air Becomes Official, is Apple’s Thinnest Feat Yet at Just 5.6mm Thick

Apple’s iPhone Air is here and it’s a beast to say the least. It’s the thinnest iPhone ever at 5.6mm, yet doesn’t sacrifice power or durability.

The grade 5 titanium frame is polished to a mirror finish and has a premium feel without the bulk. The back is now Ceramic Shield and the front is Ceramic Shield 2. Apple says the front is three times more scratch resistant than any other smartphone glass and the back is four times less likely to crack than previous models. This phone doesn’t just survive daily wear and tear—it shrugs it off. The 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display is gorgeous with a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate and 3000 nits of peak brightness so you can use it in the harshest of sunlight.

Inside, Apple’s silicon trio—A19 Pro, N1, and C1X—runs the show. The A19 Pro six-core CPU and five-core GPU is fast whether you’re editing 4K video or playing demanding games like Arknights: Endfield. The GPU’s neural accelerators in each core triple the compute power of the last generation so you can do on-device AI like real-time photo processing without breaking a sweat. The N1 chip brings Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread so connectivity is faster and more reliable. The C1X modem boosts cellular speeds up to twice that of the previous generation and sips 30% less power. This means a phone that doesn’t just perform—it endures.

Battery life is where the iPhone Air pulls a rabbit out of its impossibly thin hat. Apple redesigned the internal architecture and carved out a plateau on the back for the cameras, speaker and chips and left more room for the battery. Paired with iOS 26’s Adaptive Power Mode which learns your usage patterns to stretch power when you need it most, the iPhone Air has all day juice.

The camera system is amazing starting with the 48MP Fusion Main camera. It’s like having four lenses in one with 28mm and 35mm focal lengths and a 2x telephoto for close ups. The quad-pixel sensor and updated Photonic Engine makes low light shots pop with detail and the new image pipeline lets you turn any photo into a portrait after the fact with adjustable depth. The 18MP Center Stage front camera is a game changer for selfies. A square sensor that captures wide angle shots in portrait or landscape without rotating the phone. Group photos? The AI expands the frame to fit everyone. Video calls stay smooth with ultra-stabilized 4K HDR and Dual Capture lets you record front and rear footage at once—perfect for vlogging a concert or capturing your reaction to a game winning play.

Accessories for the iPhone Air are just as thoughtful as the phone itself. The MagSafe Case is $49 and is a translucent beauty with a frosted interior and reinforced frame. The $39 Bumper adds edge protection in matching colors, while the $59 Crossbody Strap is made from recycled yarns and comes in 10 colors. The $99 MagSafe Battery snaps on for up to 40 hours of video playback and keeps the phone’s slim profile intact. Charging options are a 40W Dynamic Power Adapter for $39 and a Qi2-certified MagSafe Charger in 1-meter ($39) or 2-meter ($49) lengths.

Starting at $999 for 256GB (with 512GB and 1TB options), the iPhone Air comes in space black, cloud white, light gold and sky blue. Pre-orders open September 12 and availability is September 19. The eSIM only design saves space and adds security supported by over 500 carriers worldwide so you can stay connected wherever you go especially when traveling.