Funny you mention the reading on it for hours part. I was doing just that in bed last night, fell asleep and didn't break my nose. Another win for the Air! 🤣
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iPhone Air Do you still love the iPhone Air?
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Absolutely. After using all Apple”s max pro models for last 6-7 years Air is my new favorite. I moved to Air from Pm15 btw skipping both Promax 16 and 17
I love using the Air because of how thin and big (6.5 inch screen) this device is. It feels like I'm just holding a screen when I use it and watching videos is very pleasant using this device. I usually don't use this device to watch videos because at home I have my MBP with a 32 inch 4k external display to use or I have my iPad Pro to use to watch video content. Overall my experience using my Air has been very pleasant and I still continue to use my Air as my primary iPhone although I also have my new 17 Pro and 13 mini to use. I like having options when using my hand held devices. 
We are similar.
I don’t personally find the Air a better looking phone, in fact it looks a little odd to me because it has one rear Camera, I cannot point to many “thin” phones that I think look good.
I mean if a Pro/Pro Max user felt the Air looks better and that matters a lot to them, they than can go trade their Pro/Pro Max in for a great amount, get an Air even on the second hand market for a greatly reduced price due to the high depreciation and use the change to get the MagSafe Air battery and a few other things.
With the above being said, absolutely agreed with your points regarding not needing to be a “power user” (what the hell does that even mean in 2025?) or “content creator” to prefer a Pro/Pro Max.
This is why I have mine. The feel factor. I have no case and the phone disappears in my pocket. I didn’t like the 16 case less nor the pocket feel with the 16 (maybe my pants are too tight lol). But with the mini and air it disappears. Same with the hand feel of the air. 16 was uncomfortable to hold. The mini you need a case to feel nice in the hand but the air’s chamfered edges feel great.
I absolutely still love mine! It’s proven to be more durable without a case than any other iPhones I’ve owned. I will say that the two sacrifices for me have been battery life and the cameras. But I’d still pick it. When I hold it, it’s just an experience that can’t be replaced with more battery or more cameras. I’m excited to see what comes next!
Still undecided - air vs regular 17, regular 17 is really complete package, phone with no weak point… buuuut air loooks so nice, futuristic, it is steve jobs era phone… first world problems, i know
Assuming you can afford the purchase without sacrificing essentials, find a good offer for the Air and give it a shot. Use it caseless and enjoy it at its best.
Of course, only naked
i do have ip 14 pro now, used naked.Air is almost for dame price as base 17 thanks to sales… dilllemas
Of course, only naked
Air is almost for dame price as base 17 thanks to sales… dilllemas
I upgrade from a 14PM Space Black to Air Light Gold in October: fresh air form factor, really a beautiful iPhone. Battery is good for my daily use, camera could be better with wide and tele but is more than enough for most of the use.
air is perfect for me when i just want to use a light weight phone without the bulk. so i will be keeping it as a side piece to my pro max and for all beta updates to test
The disrespect of calling my main phone a side piece. And for unstable experiments, no less. You beta keep my Air’s name out your mouth. 😠
Almost a month after getting my blue Air, I’m liking it even better than when I got it. Definitely feels like an upgrade for me and is 100% usable as a main phone. It's not a side piece and is the best all around phone on the market. Still a delight to pick up.
Cellular service is definitely better. In the grocery store I was previously not able to send messages well but they are quick now. Even though I switched carriers when I got the phone (Verizon to Consumer Cell), I still think the C1X is making it better.
Battery life is really good. I just put it on my MagSafe duo when not using it. Have only used the battery pack once or twice. I also use an Apple TV, watch, and Mac, so I don’t do everything on my phone.
Definitely more careful with my phone now that I’m using it caseless, but I still have an Asurion plan. I’m barely using the USB-C port as to not scratch it 😉
Although I still notice a sound difference, I don’t miss the second speaker.
I was having macro usability issues on my Pro (it had a scaled up cropped image from the UW camera), so it’s nice to have closeup capabilities with the high quality main lens.
Also, this is a bit nerdy, but it’s interesting that this is the thinnest iPhone box too. Compared are a 17 Pro Max*, Air, and 4 box. (photo taken on Air)
*I do not have a 17PM to compare with. I know someone who got one and I asked for the box. I like boxes.
Cellular service is definitely better. In the grocery store I was previously not able to send messages well but they are quick now. Even though I switched carriers when I got the phone (Verizon to Consumer Cell), I still think the C1X is making it better.
Battery life is really good. I just put it on my MagSafe duo when not using it. Have only used the battery pack once or twice. I also use an Apple TV, watch, and Mac, so I don’t do everything on my phone.
Definitely more careful with my phone now that I’m using it caseless, but I still have an Asurion plan. I’m barely using the USB-C port as to not scratch it 😉
Although I still notice a sound difference, I don’t miss the second speaker.
I was having macro usability issues on my Pro (it had a scaled up cropped image from the UW camera), so it’s nice to have closeup capabilities with the high quality main lens.
Also, this is a bit nerdy, but it’s interesting that this is the thinnest iPhone box too. Compared are a 17 Pro Max*, Air, and 4 box. (photo taken on Air)
*I do not have a 17PM to compare with. I know someone who got one and I asked for the box. I like boxes.
I can relate 🤣
in this case, all these boxes have their corresponding iPhone 13 minis inside them
People evaluate things differently, some people like to hear others experiences to help inform theirs.
It’s still the slab phones I’d pick with or without taking price into account, so yes I enjoy it a lot.
I still like my Air, but kind of diminished that "love feeling" by putting a ultra thin case on it. It's still thin, but doesn’t look as nice. Unfortunately with a toddler in my house (who also unfortunately loves to grab my phone whenever she can) and me canceling AppleCare+, the case is kind of important to me. I'm happy to keep this phone for at least 2-3 years, hopefully longer.
I don’t think that an ultra thin case will protect it from a catastrophic fell. Naked and AC+ is the way for the Air. M2C.
It wouldn't. But it gives it a much better grip making it less likely to fall out of the hands or pockets or whatever else. I’ve been using the same Peel case in my last few iPhones, never had an issue with them.
Again, I’d absolutely stick with AC+ and no case for the Air if I didn’t have a phone-hungry toddler running around the house. I don’t even use my phone around her, but she seems to always find a way to get it.
I’ve got a 4 years old boy: I used my previous 14 PM naked, I’m using my Air naked. He knows that my phone is not a toy and that he could not touch it if I say no. Different approaches 🤷🏻♂️
interestingly . . . I have been noticing higher cycle counts for a phone I have had a few months. Currently my cycle count is now at 71 with 100% battery health.
How I use my Air, I'm not worried about the battery health on this device since I'm never far from a charging source or have access to a battery pack and by the time the Air2 comes out in 2027, the battery on my Air will still be in solid health.
How I use my Air, I'm not worried about the battery health on this device since I'm never far from a charging source or have access to a battery pack and by the time the Air2 comes out in 2027, the battery on my Air will still be in solid health.