iPhone Air iPhone Air Lack of Popularity

[Macdctr]

I've seen people comparing this moment to the iPhone X and I don't think it's the right comparison. In terms of a pure design shift, maybe, but you can't look at either phone in isolation. The X was both new and premium, clearly superior to the 8. The Air sits in between arguably 'better' phones. You're really paying for the latest design push, nothing else. In reality, the vast majority of people don't need or want that. Think it'll be a different story in 2-3 years.

You don’t know this. Forums and internet aren’t the basis for this statement. It is your opinion, not based on actual sales facts or worldwide data (did not see any stats posted). It is purely subjective. Only time will tell just how popular this new iPhone will be. It really comes down to what the consumer wants to have. Based on your comment (highlighted in bold) the vast majority of people don’t need to spend $1000 or more for a phone but they do.

 

[aggravated_raspberry]

You don’t know this. Forums and internet aren’t the basis for this statement. It is your opinion, not based on actual sales facts or worldwide data (did not see any stats posted). It is purely subjective. Only time will tell just how popular this new iPhone will be. It really comes down to what the consumer wants to have. Based on your comment (highlighted in bold) the vast majority of people don’t need to spend $1000 or more for a phone but they do.

I mean… sure, but don’t you think it’s safe to surmise that the majority of people buying an iPhone aren’t buying it primarily to have the latest novel industrial design? Not sure we need sales data to make that assumption.

 

[i-Liam]

I see the Air is still in stock on the UK Apple store

It’s a niche product that is mainly of interest to tech enthusiasts.

The average person doesn’t seem interested.

It’ll go the same way as the mini.

 

[Webcat86]

It’s a niche product that is mainly of interest to tech enthusiasts.

The average person doesn’t seem interested.

It’ll go the same way as the mini.

What is this absurdity.

Let’s be honest: most people change their phone when their 2 year contract is up

 

[i-Liam]

What is this absurdity.

Let’s be honest: most people change their phone when their 2 year contract is up

Exactly, and most people either go for the best phone or for the best value phone.

iPhone air is neither.

 

[Webcat86]

Exactly, and most people either go for the best phone or for the best value phone.

iPhone air is neither.

You can’t have it both ways.

Either people buy new phones at launch in which case there’s limited data right now

OR

they get a new phone when their contract is up which for lots of people won’t line up with launch date, in which case case we can’t make any assumptions on popularity.

 

[Kaiserschmarrn]

I don't think Apple themselves expected this to be a big hitter, but somewhere along the way to a foldable figured that they might as well make the air to replace the unpopular plus while they're busy with the foldable.

 

[Bazooka-joe]

It’s a niche product that is mainly of interest to tech enthusiasts.

The average person doesn’t seem interested.

It’ll go the same way as the mini.

I disagree. The Air is a very practical device for people that find the Pro phones too heavy or too difficult to hold with one hand or they are light users or they just don’t need the additional functionality.
I have seen the Air get more attention in the Apple Stores than the Pro’s.
I would’ve thought the tech enthusiasts would be more interested in the Pro phones for their additional capability

 

[tomtad]

The Air is a very practical device for people that find the Pro phones too heavy or too difficult to hold with one hand or they are light users or they just don’t need the additional functionality.

So you get the regular 17. The idea that the Air is the only other choice when the regular 17 is nearly as light and beats it in almost every way is absurd

 

[Muckd]

So you get the regular 17. The idea that the Air is the only other choice when the regular 17 is nearly as light and beats it in almost every way is absurd

If there was an alternate world where the 17pros came in titanium.
You can bet there would be a way way way more people in do pros.
And the airs would not even be lighting up a fart right now.

 

[Stev150]

So you get the regular 17. The idea that the Air is the only other choice when the regular 17 is nearly as light and beats it in almost every way is absurd

I have to agree and admit I completely ignored the base and yeah im getting it when it’s back in stock. I say the only reason if u really wanted a bigger screen .

 

[Macdctr]

I mean… sure, but don’t you think it’s safe to surmise that the majority of people buying an iPhone aren’t buying it primarily to have the latest novel industrial design? Not sure we need sales data to make that assumption.

I have been a Pro Max user ever since the 11 Pro Max and have enjoyed using my Pro series iPhones until this year. Looking at Apple’s current offering for the Pro line, I realized they were far too bulky and had aluminum frames that dented and scratched easily. For me the current Pro line was a hard pass and this time around I got an iPhone Air because of the titanium frame and because of how thin and light the new iPhone is. Also having the A19 Pro processor, for me, was the clincher.

Yes it only has 5 GPU cores, does not have the vapor chamber for additional cooling, shorter battery life and the slower USB-C port and let’s not forget it only has one main “fusion” 48 megapixel camera, no telephoto or wide angle camera. All the limitations mentioned many times from various YouTube content creators.

I have had the new Air for a week and have been using it alongside my 15 Pro Max and for me this new iPhone has been great. The identified limitations of the new iPhone has not been an issue for me and I’m sure there will be those who are looking for something different and refreshing from having to carry a brick in comparison.

For some my guess is, not speaking for everyone, is the new Air will be a more appealing option because of use of premium materials like titanium, the A19 Pro processor, the C1X chip, thinness and how light this new phone weighs. This is why I opted for this new iPhone. Also this new iPhone Air won’t bend from normal use like the iPhone 6 series did.

 

[aYvYyyPhNa]

I have been a Pro Max user ever since the 11 Pro Max and have enjoyed using my Pro series iPhones until this year. Looking at Apple’s current offering for the Pro line, I realized they were far too bulky and had aluminum frames that dented and scratched easily. For me the current Pro line was a hard pass and this time around I got an iPhone Air because of the titanium frame and because of how thin and light the new iPhone is. Also having the A19 Pro processor, for me, was the clincher.

Yes it only has 5 GPU cores, does not have the vapor chamber for additional cooling, shorter battery life and the slower USB-C port and let’s not forget it only has one main “fusion” 48 megapixel camera, no telephoto or wide angle camera. All the limitations mentioned many times from various YouTube content creators.

I have had the new Air for a week and have been using it alongside my 15 Pro Max and for me this new iPhone has been great. The identified limitations of the new iPhone has not been an issue for me and I’m sure there will be those who are looking for something different and refreshing from having to carry a brick in comparison.

For some my guess is, not speaking for everyone, is the new Air will be a more appealing option because of use of premium materials like titanium, the A19 Pro processor, the C1X chip, thinness and how light this new phone weighs. This is why I opted for this new iPhone. Also this new iPhone Air won’t bend from normal use like the iPhone 6 series did.

Same. Pro Max user since the beginning (minus last year, I tried the Pro). The Air has just been refreshing. It's really light, love the thinness, it's just almost easier to use. I tried out the 17PM, but it's such a brick.

I also find the posts about thermal throttling kinda funny. Maybe it's just me, but I just my phone as a phone, email, social media, and content consumption. I rarely play games on it. I can't imagine I would ever have to worry about thermal issues. In my opinion, I bet it will be better than previous iPhone's because of the position of the internals in the top. It's not covered by a case and will likely cool more passively.