Mark gives your first look at the iPhone Air (not the iPhone 17 Air) from the Apple Event. This ultra-thin smartphone introduces a lot of superlatives to the iPhone lineup, with thinness being the obvious standout. But Apple had to get creative when it comes to iPhone Air battery life, iPhone Air cameras, and other way the iPhone Air compares to the iPhone 17 Pro. At $999, the iPhone Air price is on the lower end of what we were expecting, but do you think there's enough value? Subscribe to see a full iPhone Air review here on the channel very soon!
00:00I swear there's a phone in my hand. This is the iPhone Air. Not 17 Air, iPhone Air.
00:05And I think the reason why Apple is doing that is because they're trying to redesign the iPhone itself.
00:10And the idea is to give you pro-level features in something that's really pocket-friendly.
00:15And I can tell you that this is super, super thin, and yet it feels durable because it's a titanium design.
00:21And also there's a ceramic shield display and ceramic shield on the back as well.
00:25So Apple claims that this is one of the toughest iPhones they've ever made.
00:28I think we might have to bring back the drop test. Oh wait, we're not going to do that here.
00:33But maybe for the full review.
00:35The iPhone Air comes in four colors.
00:37I really like the blue because it pops most while also showing off the thin profile better than the black.
00:41So what are you getting in terms of specs?
00:43You're getting an A19 Pro chip with one less GPU core than the regular iPhone 17 Pro.
00:50A 6.5-inch display that's 3,000 nits of brightness.
00:53You're getting just one camera, but it's 48 megapixels with a 2x optical zoom.
00:58And up front, you're getting the new center stage camera for selfies, which goes up to 18 megapixels.
01:04And it's smart enough to transition between portrait and landscape mode on the fly.
01:10Oh, cool.
01:10So all of this is packed in a very thin and light design.
01:13I kind of like how durable it feels so far.
01:15As someone who carries around an iPhone 15 Pro Max every day, there's a huge difference in terms of just how this feels in your hand.
01:23I would definitely like slide this into my front pocket.
01:25I usually carry this around in my back pocket.
01:27And it's almost like you're cheating the system a little bit.
01:30The iPhone Air measures 5.6 millimeters thin and weighs 165 grams, which is thinner than the Galaxy S25 Edge, but a bit heavier.
01:38Samsung's device is 5.8 millimeters thick and 163 grams.
01:42We're going to have to see about battery life.
01:43They're saying all-day battery life.
01:45So what does that mean?
01:46About 27 hours of video playback, which is good, but not as great as, let's say, the iPhone 17 Pro.
01:52But all in all, I think it could be a hit for those who want something that's super light and super thin that doesn't compromise too much when it comes to features.
02:01The good news is that the iPhone Air starts at $999, which is less than what the rumors were saying.
02:07And I think could be like that right sweet spot for someone who doesn't want to pay for the iPhone 17 Pro Premium, but they still get something with pro-level features.
02:16Tell me what you guys think in terms of the overall value.
02:18Do you think the price is right for the iPhone Air?
02:20Or do you think Apple is charging too much, given what you're getting for the money?
02:26For more on the iPhone Air, go to tomsguide.com for our full impressions and stay tuned for our review and test results.
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