That's the advantage of having a superior frame with far less encumbrances than the other models. The Air is THE superior iPhone - the rest is overhyped crap for those who think they need a "better" camera, stereo speakers that no one cares about in a tiny device, or a ficticious "better" battery life.
Haha - I'm glad people have a choice. I can live with 1 camera - my wife could not.
That's interesting.... so that means Apple's C1X modem that's in the iPhone Air, even though it doesn't have 5G mmWave, may be a bit stronger in low-signal areas than the Qualcomm modem in the rest of the iPhones? Very interesting anecdote.
I am definitely seeing this - repeatedly. (I had 2 weeks with the 17 Pro in the same areas). At first I thought it was just me, but it keeps happening. I am amazed that in areas for the last 2+ years where I couldn't ever get a text out, the Air acts like I'm sitting next to a tower (with my 15 Pro Max, and with my 17 Pro).
Did not know this. Makes me want the Air even more now.
I use mine naked 98% of the time but throw on a Pitaka Ultra-Slim for runs/hikes/long walks with the dogs/etc. It adds very minimal weight/thickness but noticeable grip that is appreciated with wet and/or dirty hands.
Hold up… I think you’re onto something here! Because my Pro Max doesn’t get any usable signal at the movies, but my Air does.👀👀👀
I've had mine since launch day, and it is my all-time favorite iPhone. Love it, love it, love it.
That’s a fair criticism. I noticed that too on voice calls but it’s not a deal breaker for me I need a phone and pocket factor and hand factor are worth the sacrifice.
I'm not sure but I hope the OP is gathering information about the Air that applies to them specifically and not just going on the yays or nays of strangers who know nothing about the OP. I say not sure because some people in these forums seem to do exactly the latter, which perplexes me.
Does Apple claim that for their phones? If so, that seems like a useless claim because it can mean so many different things. Does that mean literally 24 hours? With what kind of usage?
I hear people say the Edge is better because the camera and speakers, but I wonder if they are just selectively highlighting certain aspects. Does it not have any trade offs compared to the Air? It's as good or better in every way? Are Samsung engineers just better?
I haven't been able to use an iPhone easily and securely without a grip since SE1. I even had to use one on my SE3.
This actually influenced my buying decision. I’ve been making a conscious decision to use my camera more often of late and the image quality, even on a 2-decade DSLR is still miles better than any phone. I conscientiously take my time with composition and conditions and find the images more enjoyable to look at. At the same time my iCloud library is stuffed with thousands of great iPhone-taken images I never give time of day. I bought the Air because if its lack of cameras.
