iPhone Air iPhone Air First Impressions Mega-Thread [MERGED]

[surferfb]

My conspiracy theory is that the Air isn’t a test run for the fold; it’s a test run for becoming the “standard” phone (like how the MacBook Air is the “standard” laptop).

Bookmark this so you can laugh at me next year when I’m clearly wrong, but I’m thinking in fall 2026 we get the Fold, Pro Max/Pro, and Air (this time with two cameras and two speakers). The “18” takes the place of the “e” phone the following spring.

 

[maka344]

My conspiracy theory is that the Air isn’t a test run for the fold; it’s a test run for becoming the “standard” phone (like how the MacBook Air is the “standard” laptop).

Bookmark this so you can laugh at me next year when I’m clearly wrong, but I’m thinking in fall 2026 we get the Fold, Pro Max/Pro, and Air (this time with two cameras and two speakers). The “18” takes the place of the “e” phone the following spring.

The leaks already talk about an XL Air in 2027. I think you’re right. Just like the 13” and 15”MBA. The Pro’s I suspect will be aimed at true Pro users, just like the MBP. I think the Air line will be the best selling iPhone, eventually, just like the MBA.

 

[LordArchie]

I am beginning to feel like such a waffler... I had the Air initially, then went and got a Pro Max (orange) Bought a few cases for the PM, thinnest is the Pitaka Ultra thin..

Can't believe I'm saying this but I may actually return the PM and get another Air...My daily work wear is generally nice trousers or chinos, the PM in the pocket is just too much.

I'll mull it for a day or two, but at this point I may well be going back to Air...

I'll add... the Cosmic Orange has never really grown on me..Maybe it's just me, but I'm not feeling it.

 

[dolf]

I am loving mine, but am very concerned about battery life after a couple days. We’ll see how it does over the next week or so, but I’m kinda 50/50 on exchanging it for a regular 17. Like the post above says, it’s not very exciting, but a great package overall.

Just wanted to follow up that battery life was pretty unimpressive at first, but it is definitely getting better. I think it’s going to be fine and, like someone else mentioned above, the regular iPhone 17 likely wouldn’t be much better.

Otherwise, the Air is still a pleasure to use. Ordering a thinner case as soon as I have 100% decided to keep it.

 

[tolili alert]

Yesterday, only about 2 hours with 5G (that charge at 11am was a 5 min test in my car):

Friday working the afternoon shift (5G for about 10 hours that day):

I still think Safari drains more battery than it should and I would say crappy Apple Intelligence drains more battery than it should…

It’s clear that 5G drains the battery faster than wifi. Maybe even +25% difference per day with similar use and talking about my personal scenario (not so good 5G reception at work). But I have to say once again that the Air has much better cellular reception than my old 13PM. Much better.

For me, is key to leave the Air charging while I sleep. With the 13PM (when it was new) I didn’t have to do this, but… I really don't care whether I leave my phone on the table or on the magsafe charger (I bought it a few days ago) on the table.

In short, I consider the Air's battery to be good, considering that at least 5 hours of SOT fall every day.

 

[Geert76]

Yesterday, only about 2 hours with 5G (that charge at 11am was a 5 min test in my car):
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Friday working the afternoon shift (5G for about 10 hours that day):
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I still think Safari drains more battery than it should and I would say crappy Apple Intelligence drains more battery than it should…

It’s clear that 5G drains the battery faster than wifi. Maybe even +25% difference per day with similar use and talking about my personal scenario (not so good 5G reception at work). But I have to say once again that the Air has much better cellular reception than my old 13PM. Much better.

For me, is key to leave the Air charging while I sleep. With the 13PM (when it was new) I didn’t have to do this, but… I really don't care whether I leave my phone on the table or on the magsafe charger (I bought it a few days ago) on the table.

In short, I consider the Air's battery to be good, considering that at least 5 hours of SOT fall every day.

why would you need 5G? 4G is not fast/good enough? I don't know why I should use 5G, It drains much faster than a 4G connection.

 

[tolili alert]

why would you need 5G? 4G is not fast/good enough? I don't know why I should use 5G, It drains much faster than a 4G connection.

I've thought about trying 4G sometimes, yes. I could give it a try.

But with 13PM I always used 5G and I just kept doing the same thing.

 

[justmadeupname]

I think the better question is... what is your use case?

Thanks for the video.

My use case is around 1 or sometimes 2 hours on cellular doing email YouTube podcasts. Music listening to songs on my phone (not streaming). Also no instagram or Facebook. I don’t take many pictures or video I’d say in general a light user then.