iPhone Air Returned the Air ... wanted to keep it.

[GDF]

This is why I decided to hold off on the Air. I use my wide angle enough on shots that I would miss if I didn’t have them. Every other facet of the Air was great for me. I am hoping next year they add an ultra wide and I’ll be all in.

Same, also use zoom quite a bit too, which is definitely worse on the Air. I could use my wife’s 17 PM in those situations, but there times when won’t be with her and want the better shot.

Still may keep Air, but leaning more towards keeping the 17 Pro.

 

[nepalisherpa]

Will never happen, you can’t cheat physics. It will never be on par with the Pro phones…

Exactly! A good lens needs lots of glasses/elements, which means, they would have to move the PCB board/internals to somewhere else, which then means thicker phone.

 

[ArchEtech]

Will never happen, you can’t cheat physics. It will never be on par with the Pro phones…

The Air will never have all of the Camera features; however, that's not what 99% of potential buyers are asking for. If the Air had more camera features, at or between the base and the pro, that would be the tipping point.

 

[Sandertje19]

he Air will never have all of the Camera features; however, that's not what 99% of potential buyers are asking for.

I suspect the Air2 will have wide angle lens en stereospeakers. If the rumors are true the base iPhone 17 is outselling all expectations. Imagine the extra profit if 50% of those buyers would have chosen the Air.

 

[ArchEtech]

I suspect the Air2 will have wide angle lens en stereospeakers. If the rumors are true the base iPhone 17 is outselling all expectations. Imagine the extra profit if 50% of those buyers would have chosen the Air.

The base 17 would be more than adequate for 99% of buyers probably.

 

[vvvvvv]

There is no middle of the road anymore. No matter what your pick, it ticks others off. No wonder the world is the way it is.

I blame boredom and a general lack of hobbies. It carries over. Rough reality.

 

[Sandertje19]

The base 17 would be more than adequate for 99% of buyers probably.

Correct. I ordered one due to the limitations of the Air. Would have payed pro price for an Air with hardware of the regular 17.

 

[aperfectcircle]

I suspect the Air2 will have wide angle lens en stereospeakers. If the rumors are true the base iPhone 17 is outselling all expectations. Imagine the extra profit if 50% of those buyers would have chosen the Air.

I reckon the stereo speakers are more likely than a second lens on the Air 2, though we might lose the USB port as a trade off. Be interesting to see what they do with the second gen. Maybe if they go with that newer battery tech it’ll allow them to free up more space for a second camera without having to make it thicker and drop battery life.

 

[trife]

Will never happen, you can’t cheat physics. It will never be on par with the Pro phones…

You're probably right. I guess at the very least give us an ultra wide. If Samsung can do it, so can Apple. If you have to add a touch of thickness to get it done, do it.

 

[nepalisherpa]

I reckon the stereo speakers are more likely than a second lens on the Air 2, though we might lose the USB port as a trade off. Be interesting to see what they do with the second gen. Maybe if they go with that newer battery tech it’ll allow them to free up more space for a second camera without having to make it thicker and drop battery life.

I know a lot of people hate the thought of this, but, Apple could have made Air port-less and used that space for a 2nd speaker.

 

[aperfectcircle]

I know a lot of people hate the thought of this, but, Apple could have made Air port-less and used that space for a 2nd speaker.

I would have been totally okay with that, though I’ve been charging via MagSafe stands for a few years now so the lack of USB wouldn’t bother me at all.

 

[MaxVerstappen]

If you have to add a touch of thickness to get it done, do it.

No thanks. Just get the Pro then if you are desperate for more cameras.

 

[SBruv]

Having switched from the 15PM to the Air on launch day, then to the 17PM a week ago for all the usual reasons, I've been umming and ahing as to whether I should have stuck with the Air… for all the usual reasons.

Weeeeell, having just gone into the Apple Store to directly compare the Air to the 17PM after a week with the latter, I'm completely happy with my decision. I know I'm in a minority, and I totally appreciate that it's all subjective, but to me, the Air really does feel kind of 'cheap' in the hand – almost too light, as absurd as that sounds. I actually really like the heft and density of the PM compared to the perceived flimsiness of the AIR (not to mention the bigger screen, bigger battery and better camera).

Also, with both phones on their in-store MagSafe chargers, the Air was incredibly hot all over the back, which seemed to have caused the screen to dim dramatically. The Brightness was at 100%, and all other settings were the same on both phones. Eek.

 

[vvvvvv]

No issues with heat on my Air at max brightness while outdoors in hot climates over the past week, and battery lasted me through the day with ease @ around 7-8 hours of SOT.

Some of these “what-if” comparisons are grounded nowhere near reality or normal use situations.

 

[noobinator]

I know a lot of people hate the thought of this, but, Apple could have made Air port-less and used that space for a 2nd speaker.

I think the biggest issue with it at this point is Carplay. Wireless carplay just became common recently so anyone with a car older than a year or 2 would be out of luck (without a third party solution).

 

[vacay]

Well I’ve returned my Air and got a deep blue 17 Pro. Loved the Air and it wasn’t an easy decision after using it for a week.

Guess I couldn’t live with the single camera as there’s been a few times I’ve wanted the ultra wide lens and extra zoom, especially for some portraits from a distance. The extra battery life will also be welcome.

Having held both now, the Air is definitely more premium and elegant and feels better in hand & just hits different with its thinness, I’ll miss that but have gained in other areas.

Function over form in my case. Big battle with head vs heart!

The 17 Pro isn’t an attractive device but I think a design change was overdue, this colour is the best out of the 3 IMO.

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What case are you going to use for it?