iPhone Air The Air just feels great to use, all the hate is so forced.

[Rainbow Apple]

(We Mini phone users are used to dismissing the hate)

You are? I know some (myself included) prefer the bigger phones, but you get people actually not liking it if you prefer a smaller phone?

 

[danpass]

Loved the Air, gave it back.

Dammit it for not having ultra wide!

They should have just made it ultra wide and applied the same fake telephoto to a 0.5x lens instead of a 1x lens.

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[macbookj0e]

Ignore the noise

If you love the Air - enjoy it!

(We Mini phone users are used to dismissing the hate)

Agreed! I’m a mini fan (had 12 and 13) and would likely still have one if they still made them.

Surprising myself though I’m also loving the air even after the size worried me at first. While it’s clearly not as easy to use one-handed as the mini, it feels great and the reachability feature has become useful instead of annoying!

Now I’m dreaming of a mini air 🤣

 

[MaxVerstappen]

Agreed! I’m a mini fan (had 12 and 13) and would likely still have one if they still made them.

Surprising myself though I’m also loving the air even after the size worried me at first. While it’s clearly not as easy to use one-handed as the mini, it feels great and the reachability feature has become useful instead of annoying!

Now I’m dreaming of a mini air 🤣

I think a 6 inch Air Mini would be perfect.

 

[kulan]

Agreed! I’m a mini fan (had 12 and 13) and would likely still have one if they still made them.

Surprising myself though I’m also loving the air even after the size worried me at first. While it’s clearly not as easy to use one-handed as the mini, it feels great and the reachability feature has become useful instead of annoying!

Now I’m dreaming of a mini air 🤣

I think that would actually be too small, the Air does have a large display but somehow it doesn’t feel big.

It’s quite easy to maneuver one-handed in my experience just because the phone is so thin you can tilt it and adjust it to reach what you need effortlessly.

 

[lybentius]

My heart says Air but my head is saying 17 🥲

 

[Donkey Man]

I had a 17 Pro Max delivered on launch day, but it’s 2 weeks later and I had to return it because of the speaker noise issue when charging. That was a little too disappointing to keep the device. While I still think the Pro/Pro Max is the “best” iPhone you can buy, the Air just feels so much better to use.

I really wanted to like the Pro Max, because it is such a beast of a phone and I am ordinarily a spec chaser. Thermals, battery, cameras, performance, it was all top of the line. I would have kept it if it wasn’t for the speaker issue.

Of course this is subjective, but the Pro Max does not seem to be designed for use with one hand. I know some people can only use it with two hands. It’s doable, manageable, but not pleasant. I was often using it flat on a table and hunching over to face the display, almost like it was a mini tablet.

The design of the Pros this year was also pretty disappointing, for someone who has always appreciated the elegant, minimalist design of Apple products. I wouldn’t have wanted to use it without a case. Not because of “scratchgate” or “aluminum sucks” but the glass cutout on the back is really what bothered me. I wish they could have color matched the glass better on the Silver model or made the unibody in a different way.

The Air on the other hand is so sleek, the Space Black is so classy and this phone is just beautiful. I realized I really don’t need all the cameras and battery life on the Pro Max. All I do nowadays is text, call, email, and browse the web, barely taking photos here and there.

The Air is simply a little joy to use for this average use case. I don’t understand why so many people are trying to hate on this phone and point out every single one of its flaws over and over. I think this is actually a sign that Apple did something unique and new, which usually bothers people who are used to seeing more of the same.

Just finishing migrating everything from my XR to the Air, while still waiting for my thin case to be shipped - it feels great to have such a light and sleek phone already.

 

[kulan]

Just finishing migrating everything from my XR to the Air, while still waiting for my thin case to be shipped - it feels great to have such a light and sleek phone already.

I’m going caseless, I feel like this design deserves to be uncovered.

 

[erikkfi]

I don't even own one and I think the hate is forced. This time of year everyone's always looking for the big Apple device "-gate" when the fact is everyone deserves to have a good time with their new device and enjoy it.

 

[kepler20b]

value is important to a lot of people.

in today’s world of inflation and rising prices, it’s simply becoming a significant part everyone’s decision making and overall it is bleeding into mainstream culture.

The air suffers from a narrative that you’re getting less while being charged more. That’s not hate, it’s reality when you objectively break down relative costs and value when comparing the base 17 and pro versions.

It’s a great phone for a permanently bad time in society because it’s asking you to see past the absolute value of components and to imagine a more fulfilling and joyful experience.

 

[timborama]

I had a 17 Pro Max delivered on launch day, but it’s 2 weeks later and I had to return it because of the speaker noise issue when charging. That was a little too disappointing to keep the device. While I still think the Pro/Pro Max is the “best” iPhone you can buy, the Air just feels so much better to use.

I really wanted to like the Pro Max, because it is such a beast of a phone and I am ordinarily a spec chaser. Thermals, battery, cameras, performance, it was all top of the line. I would have kept it if it wasn’t for the speaker issue.

Of course this is subjective, but the Pro Max does not seem to be designed for use with one hand. I know some people can only use it with two hands. It’s doable, manageable, but not pleasant. I was often using it flat on a table and hunching over to face the display, almost like it was a mini tablet.

The design of the Pros this year was also pretty disappointing, for someone who has always appreciated the elegant, minimalist design of Apple products. I wouldn’t have wanted to use it without a case. Not because of “scratchgate” or “aluminum sucks” but the glass cutout on the back is really what bothered me. I wish they could have color matched the glass better on the Silver model or made the unibody in a different way.

The Air on the other hand is so sleek, the Space Black is so classy and this phone is just beautiful. I realized I really don’t need all the cameras and battery life on the Pro Max. All I do nowadays is text, call, email, and browse the web, barely taking photos here and there.

The Air is simply a little joy to use for this average use case. I don’t understand why so many people are trying to hate on this phone and point out every single one of its flaws over and over. I think this is actually a sign that Apple did something unique and new, which usually bothers people who are used to seeing more of the same.

Probably because of posts like yours. You see hate where you want to, and promote the existence of such a divisiveness. Personally, I think all the over zealous “air love” is forced.

 

[simonWasHere]

At the end of the day they are both good phones in different ways and get the one that suits you

 

[kulan]

value is important to a lot of people.

in today’s world of inflation and rising prices, it’s simply becoming a significant part everyone’s decision making and overall it is bleeding into mainstream culture.

The air suffers from a narrative that you’re getting less while being charged more. That’s not hate, it’s reality when you objectively break down relative costs and value when comparing the base 17 and pro versions.

It’s a great phone for a permanently bad time in society because it’s asking you to see past the absolute value of components and to imagine a more fulfilling and joyful experience.

Buying Apple phones is not an economical choice to begin with. Try again.

 

[rui no onna]

I think that would actually be too small, the Air does have a large display but somehow it doesn’t feel big.

It’s quite easy to maneuver one-handed in my experience just because the phone is so thin you can tilt it and adjust it to reach what you need effortlessly.

Personally, I didn't find it effortless. It actually feels like it would tumble out of my hand more easily when I tilt it or adjust grip because of the lighter weight while the 17 Pro felt more bottom heavy.

 

[kulan]

Probably because of posts like yours. You see hate where you want to, and promote the existence of such a divisiveness. Personally, I think all the over zealous “air love” is forced.

Oh yeah it’s not the multiple posts on here bashing the phone and finding some new reason it’s a bad choice to buy everyday, it’s definitely my post. Try actually reading the forum and you will see it too!

 

[code-m]

There's discussion but I'm not seeing much hate. Everyone pretty much agrees it's lovely to look at and hold but that it has compromises to achieve it. People disagree on how much those compromises affect them. That's about it

Not sure why OP has some confirmation bias and group validation for a product they’re purchased and used.

The iPhone Air has compromises, it’s a fact. How much it bothers the customer is subjective? OP sounds like some Apple Marketing team trying the hard sell.

 

[TechnoMonk]

Mini was favorite here, got all the love but no dough. Air will probably be opposite, getting lot of hate but make lot of dough for Apple. Ignore the rants, unlike mini Air is most likely here to stay.

 

[TechnoMonk]

Not sure why OP has some confirmation bias and group validation for a product they’re purchased and used.

The iPhone Air has compromises, it’s a fact. How much it bothers the customer is subjective? OP sounds like some Apple Marketing team trying the hard sell.

Every device is a compromise, not sure why it bothers when OP is pointing out about the negative bias of Air.

 

[boswald]

It's the best designed iPhone this year (in my opinion), but weak demand might make it the only generation we'll get. We'll have to see.

 

[TechnoMonk]

Low sales numbers justify hating the phone? People won’t buy it in droves like the Pros, sure, but why go around bashing on it if you don’t even want to use it?

Do you buy a certain model of phone because you know it sold the most or because it’s the best one for you?

Average people don’t think the Air is the best one for them, oh well. I could not care less what phone they use.

Honestly I’m starting to think all the hate has been because these people secretly want the Air but they could never “justify” the purchase to themselves.

It will sell lot more than Mini did in 2 years. Air is most likely the future of iPhone. Wouldn’t be surprised if Air becomes the regular iPhone lineup. With Pro/Pro Max and E models. Fact is no one knows the sales numbers, like last year narrative iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max were not selling coz Apple had plenty in stock.

 

[jmgregory1]

I just pulled the trigger on getting an Air to replace my 15PM! I upgraded my wife’s 14 Pro with an Air and was smitten with it, which I knew would be the case. I get to keep enjoying a titanium frame, which is one of my favorite metals, and save a bunch of weight. It will be interesting to see how it works when I’m traveling for work starting this next week. My 15PM can certainly get through a day, but it’s been running really hot (case-free), and I’ve always got my 13” iPad Pro to give me extra juice if needed while flying.

 

[macbookj0e]

I think that would actually be too small, the Air does have a large display but somehow it doesn’t feel big.

It’s quite easy to maneuver one-handed in my experience just because the phone is so thin you can tilt it and adjust it to reach what you need effortlessly.

Yeah I totally get you. The air does feel a bit of a paradox - big but small 🤣

If I was at apple designing a phone for myself it’d probably be an air just about 1cm not as tall.

 

[Bigserver1]

Not sure I’ve seen a lot of Air “hate”, but there does seem to be a lot of “lol downgrade” vibe, so maybe those two things are similar enough to justify the claim.

The Air is my favorite phone ever from a form factor perspective. It’s a large screen in an overall package that is thinner and lighter and more comfortable and premium feeling than any other phone I’ve ever had. Coming from a 14 Pro, my battery life is better on the Air, and the feeling of holding and using it makes up the missing cameras and stereo speaker (for me anyway).

If they keep making the Air, and iterating and improving, I’ll keep buying them. My first iPhone was the 5, and the experience of using the Air brings me back to how much my mind was blown when I made the switch to iPhones from Android.

 

[joshwithachance]

It doesn't matter how good the Air feels to use if you can't get the shot you want/need or the battery doesn't last you. And in the same relative price range as the Pros it needs to be at least AS GOOD to warrant its value proposition, which it doesn't.

 

[rui no onna]

It doesn't matter how good the Air feels to use if you can't get the shot you want/need or the battery doesn't last you. And in the same relative price range as the Pros it needs to be at least AS GOOD to warrant its value proposition, which it doesn't.

Value is subjective. Different people place different value on different features.