iPhone Air Specs
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Every official iPhone Air specification in one table — thinness, dimensions, display, chip, cameras, battery, connectivity, and build — plus what the numbers mean in everyday use.
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Size
iPhone Air size
- Height
- 156.2 mm6.15 in
- Width
- 74.7 mm2.94 in
- Depth
- 5.64 mm0.22 in
- Weight
- 165 g
- Screen
- 6.5"diagonal
Weight among iPhones we track
At 74.7 mm wide, the far corner is a stretch for most thumbs. Thickness is the story: 5.64 mm is among the slimmest iPhones Apple has shipped. 165 g — heavier than 17% of iPhones we track.
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iPhone Air full specifications
Official figures, grouped. Dimensions in millimetres, weight in grams.
| Dimensions & build | |
|---|---|
| Height | 156.2 mm |
| Width | 74.7 mm |
| Depth | 5.64 mm |
| Weight | 165 g |
| Frame / back | titanium / Ceramic Shield |
| Water resistance | IP68; IP68: maximum depth of 6 m up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529 |
| Colors | Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space Black |
| Display | |
| Size | 6.5-inch OLED; 6.55-inch standard rectangle |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 (460 ppi) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits typical; 1,600 nits peak HDR; 3,000 nits peak outdoors |
| HDR display | Yes |
| True Tone | Yes |
| Always-on | Yes |
| Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Performance & software | |
| Chip | A19 Pro; 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
| Storage | 256 GB · 512 GB · 1 TB |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes |
| Camera | |
| Main | 48MP, f/1.6, OIS |
| Ultrawide | Not published |
| Telephoto | No dedicated telephoto; 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto is enabled by the 48MP Fusion Main sensor |
| Front | 18MP 18MP Center Stage, f/1.9 |
| Max video | 4K/60fps |
| LiDAR | No |
| Night mode | Yes |
| Camera Control | Yes |
| Action Button | Yes |
| Front cameras | 18MP Center Stage, f/1.9 |
| Rear system | Single 48MP Fusion camera |
| Telephoto lens | No dedicated telephoto; 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto is enabled by the 48MP Fusion Main sensor |
| Battery & charging | |
| Video playback | Up to 27 hours |
| Streamed video | Up to 22 hours |
| Audio playback | Not published |
| Fast charging | Up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher over USB-C, or a 30W adapter or higher with MagSafe; adapter capability is not a maximum device draw. |
| Apple fast-charge adapter requirement | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published |
| MagSafe / Qi2 | Yes, 20W |
| Qi | Wireless charging up to 20W |
| Connectivity & features | |
| 5G / Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | 5G, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Port | USB-C (USB 2, up to 480Mb/s) |
| Biometrics | Face ID |
| Other | Action Button, Camera Control, Crash Detection, satellite SOS |
| Apple lineup status | In Apple's current lineup, checked 2026-09-14 |
| Pricing | |
| Launch price (base storage) | $999 |
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What the specs mean in daily use
At 5.64 mm thick and 165 g, the iPhone Air is thinner and lighter than the standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. It combines a 6.5-inch display with a titanium design and Ceramic Shield on the front and back.
The trade-off is the camera system. The Air has a single 48MP Fusion camera with a 2x Telephoto option through the main sensor, but no ultrawide or dedicated telephoto lens. If multi-lens versatility matters to you, compare it with the iPhone 17 Pro.
The A19 Pro chip has a 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU. Apple rates the phone for up to 27 hours of video playback. The display supports ProMotion up to 120Hz and Always-On, so thinness does not require giving up those display features.
Storage starts at 256 GB — no 128 GB option — which is a practical upgrade over older base models. There's no expandable storage, so choose at purchase.
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iPhone Air specs FAQ
How thin is the iPhone Air and what are its dimensions?
The iPhone Air is 5.64 mm thin. It measures 156.2 mm tall, 74.7 mm wide, and weighs 165 grams.
What chip and battery does the iPhone Air have?
The A19 Pro chip has a 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU. Apple rates the phone for up to 27 hours of video playback. It is fast-charge capable over USB-C and supports MagSafe up to 20W.
What is the iPhone Air screen size and resolution?
The 6.5-inch OLED has a 2736×1260 resolution at 460 ppi, Dynamic Island, an Always-On display, and ProMotion with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz.
How much storage does the iPhone Air come in and what is the price?
It comes in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. The 256GB configuration launched at a $999 U.S. MSRP in 2025; check live graded listings for current availability and warranty terms. There is no expandable storage.
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