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

[NvidiaIntelPC]

I recall the Air was rumored to be called Ultra really early on, then Slim, and now Air.

Those were all just rumors, but the name “Air” makes the most sense — just like MacBook Air versus the regular MacBooks and MacBook Pro. The MacBook Air eventually replaced the regular MacBook and now outsells the MacBook Pro. That’s likely what Apple is hoping to achieve here. If it succeeds, I suspect they’ll increase the price of the Pro range.

 

[Joseph C]

I have the blue and I think id be happier with the white. it matches more stuff

And perfect match for the MagSafe battery too.

 

[aperfectcircle]

does the Air wobble when placed on a table face up? what about with a case on?

With the Apple clear case it’s rock solid on a table or other flat surface.

 

[C. Robert]

We’re comparing a 6.5” display to 5.8”, it’s not physiological. For the size, it will feel much lighter.

5.8” vs 6.5” is like going from a regular phone to a Plus/Max-size which typically goes hand in hand with a 20% increase in weight. But in this scenario, the weight stayed the same.

it just feels way lighter and with something this small carried with fingers, every gram counts.

 

[C. Robert]

And perfect match for the MagSafe battery too.

I mean other than the black theyre all pretty much white

 

[aperfectcircle]

The future is foldable IPhones.

As long as they keep the Air alongside the foldable. I absolutely hate the feel of those foldable screens and the hideous crease. Zero interest in any foldable, but still keen for Apple to get in the game.

 

[waquzy]

As long as they keep the Air alongside the foldable. I absolutely hate the feel of those foldable screens and the hideous crease. Zero interest in any foldable, but still keen for Apple to get in the game.

Same here, can’t stand foldables.

 

[C. Robert]

I agree with you OP.

Air just feels amazing. Hands down the biggest wow factor and the most luxurious looking iPhone since the iPhone X.

luxurious is the word

 

[C. Robert]

As long as they keep the Air alongside the foldable. I absolutely hate the feel of those foldable screens and the hideous crease. Zero interest in any foldable, but still keen for Apple to get in the game.

id never buy a foldable. Moving parts are allays an issue, especially opening it 50 to 100 times a day

 

[Konvictz]

Another battery life test to confirm good but not great battery life.

As others have said, the mistake from Apple was probably to show the specific magsafe charger for the air pretty much straight away with the air. That really didn’t help and contributed to the battery life discussion.

 

[MBAir2010]

 

[rui no onna]

Have you considered getting a real camera? I got myself a Nikon Z6II two years ago and I would never go back to a phone for more serious/important photography. Sure, it can be annoying lugging around a big camera at times, and I don’t take it everywhere of course, but I’ve found it such a massive jump from tiny phone camera lenses. Having the Nikon has made the move to the Air very easy.

I actually bought a mirrorless camera and a few lenses back in 2023 for use on an upcoming trip. Alas, the camera stayed in the hotel room majority of the time while I ended up just using the 15 Pro. And seriously, just a couple of lenses can easily cost more than the iPhone Pro Max.

We have another trip coming up and I'm getting a 17 Pro for the nicer cameras but I'll probably use either Air or 17 to replace the SE3 as my daily driver.

 

[aperfectcircle]

Another battery life test to confirm good but not great battery life.

As others have said, the mistake from Apple was probably to show the specific magsafe charger for the air pretty much straight away with the air. That really didn’t help and contributed to the battery life discussion.

Yeah I thought that was odd in the keynote. No need to mention the battery pack there, just release it alongside the phone. Its inclusion in the keynote just fuelled expectations in the wrong way. I’ve been using my Air pretty much non stop browsing and scrolling for 8-9 hours since charging it to 90% and it’s at 33%. That’s a massive improvement over my 14PM and I’m quite satisfied with it.

 

[Geert76]

I am not a real case user (only in rare occasions), but this Air is really made for using it caseless.

Its so good to hold with a perfect grip.

One thing I really hate is the huge app icons. It's really way to big

 

[richard371]

This phone is so function follows form. It is beautiful but I'm sticking with the Pro max for the bigger/brighter screen, cameras, battery, speakers, faster performance. I do agree the pro max is fugly but I want all the power. I think for a light user that does not care about power or multimedia etc. this will be a great phone for them.

 

[blairh]

This phone is so function follows form. It is beautiful but I'm sticking with the Pro max for the bigger/brighter screen, cameras, battery, speakers, faster performance. I do agree the pro max is fugly but I want all the power. I think for a light user that does not care about power or multimedia etc. this will be a great phone for them.

The Pro Max does not have a brighter screen. It is better on every other front that you mentioned.

 

[Knowimagination]

One thing I really hate is the huge app icons. It's really way to big

Im pretty sure this is just an iOS 26 thing because when I updated my 16 Pro to it I thought I was going crazy but the icons felt way bigger with no setting to put them “back to normal”

 

[maerz001]

We’re comparing a 6.5” display to 5.8”, it’s not physiological. For the size, it will feel much lighter.

5.8” vs 6.5” is like going from a regular phone to a Plus/Max-size which typically goes hand in hand with a 20% increase in weight. But in this scenario, the weight stayed the same.

They are 6.1“
The X was 5.8

What is it if its not physiological?

 

[mcdj]

Coming to the Air from a 14 Pro.

It’s still syncing apps from the cloud and the phone is kinda warm.

When I went to look at my photos, I got this message. I’ve ever seen it on any iPhone since 2007.

 

[Konvictz]

The Pro Max does not have a brighter screen. It is better on every other front that you mentioned.

Was going to say - don’t remember seeing anything about brighter. Unless he meant the vapour chamber allows for more cooling in hot days so higher brightness could be maintained.

 

[Cryates]

you will love the Air! 100%

I just check the orange 17 Pro from a friend. I got a lot of FisherPrice vibes from it...haha
He is gonna exchange it for the blue one.
I do not like all of the 3 colors of the Pro series this year.

Yeah. My Pro coming is in Silver and I feel like it’s just going to look horrible by comparison haha. I saw the Pro’s a bit from a distance in the store and just don’t like the look. But it’s going to be a very great device for a lot of people. I just want my phone to feel fun and unique again.

 

[kupkakez]

any pics and if you could put it next to anther color like blue green or red

 

[kupkakez]

I just am not seeing any gold on it. Pictures above are next to the blue Fold 7 and then on top of my space gray Macbook Air. It's incredibly white for light gold. I even double checked the box after opening it to be sure they didn't hand me the wrong one. 😅

 

[circatee]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1968844158753235149

You haven’t seen this issue, I hope! Picking up mine later today 😅

...wondering if it will dissipate in a few hours or so.

 

[kevjen888]

how many of you Air owners going to by the magsafe battery?