iPhone Air - Tech Specs
Year introduced: 2025
Finish
Space Black
Cloud White
Light Gold
Sky Blue
Titanium design, Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back
Capacity1
256GB
512GB
1TB
Size and Weight2
Width: 2.94 inches (74.7 mm)
Height: 6.15 inches (156.2 mm)
Depth: 0.22 inch (5.64 mm)
Weight: 5.82 ounces (165 grams)
Display
Super Retina XDR display
6.5‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display
2736‑by‑1260‑pixel resolution at 460 ppi
Dynamic Island
Always-On display
ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz
HDR display
True Tone
Wide color (P3)
Haptic Touch
2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 3000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Anti-reflective coating
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
The iPhone Air display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.55 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant3
Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence is integrated across your apps and experiences to help you communicate, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data — not even Apple.4
Chip
A19 Pro chip
6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
5‑core GPU with Neural Accelerators
16‑core Neural Engine
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Camera
48MP Fusion camera system
48MP Fusion Main: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)
Also enables 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels
Digital zoom up to 10x
Customizable default lens (Fusion Main)
Sapphire crystal lens cover
True Tone flash
Photonic Engine
Deep Fusion
Smart HDR 5
Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control
Portrait Lighting with six effects
Night mode
Panorama (up to 63MP)
Latest-generation Photographic Styles
Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
Advanced red‑eye correction
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode
Photo geotagging
Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Video Recording
4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
720p Dolby Vision video recording at 30 fps
Action mode up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
Dual Capture up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps
Time‑lapse video with stabilization
Night mode Time-lapse
QuickTake video up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
Sensor-shift optical image stabilization for video
Digital zoom up to 6x
Audio zoom
True Tone flash
Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
Continuous autofocus video
Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
Playback zoom
Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
Spatial Audio and stereo recording
Wind noise reduction
Audio Mix
Front Camera
18MP Center Stage camera
ƒ/1.9 aperture
Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Retina Flash
Tap to zoom and rotate
Center Stage for photos
Ultra-stabilized video
Dual Capture
Center Stage for video calls
Photonic Engine
Deep Fusion
Smart HDR 5
Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control
Portrait Lighting with six effects
Animoji and Memoji
Night mode
Latest-generation Photographic Styles
Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
Lens correction
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode
4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps
Time‑lapse video with stabilization
Night mode Time-lapse
QuickTake video up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision
Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
Spatial Audio and stereo recording
Wind noise reduction
Audio Mix
Power and Battery5
Video playback: Up to 27 hours
Video playback with iPhone Air MagSafe battery6: Up to 40 hours
Video playback (streamed): Up to 22 hours
Video playback (streamed) with iPhone Air MagSafe battery6: Up to 35 hours
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes7 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB‑C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately)
Face ID
Enabled by TrueDepth technology in the Center Stage front camera
Peace of Mind
Emergency SOS via satellite8
Crash Detection9
Roadside Assistance via satellite8
Messages via satellite8
Find My via satellite8
Cellular and Wireless
Model A3260**
FDD‑5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75)
TDD‑5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79)
FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TDD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53)
UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
Apple C1X cellular modem
5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO10
Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO10
Apple N1 wireless networking chip
Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO11
Bluetooth 6
Thread networking technology
Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip12
NFC with reader mode
Express Cards with power reserve
For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/iphone/cellular.
Location
Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and NavIC)
Digital compass
Wi‑Fi
Cellular
iBeacon microlocation
External Buttons and Connectors
Volume up/down
Action button
Camera Control
Side button
Built‑in speaker
USB-C connector
Built‑in microphones
Action button features
Silent mode, Focus, Camera, Visual Intelligence13, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Recognize Music, Translate, Magnifier, Controls, Shortcut, or Accessibility
Camera controls
Exposure, Depth, Zoom, Cameras, Styles, Tone
Charging and Expansion
USB-C connector with support for:
Charging
USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)
MagSafe and Wireless Charging
MagSafe wireless charging up to 20W14
Qi2 wireless charging up to 20W14
Magnet array
Alignment magnet
Accessory Identification NFC
Magnetometer
Sensors
Face ID
Barometer
High dynamic range gyro
High-g accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Dual ambient light sensors
SIM Card
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)15
iPhone Air uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards).
Apple Pay
Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web
Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash16
Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac
Pay for your ride using Express Transit17
Video Calling18
FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi‑Fi
FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi
Center Stage
Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay
Screen sharing
Portrait mode in FaceTime video
Spatial Audio
Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
Zoom with rear-facing camera
Audio Calling18
FaceTime audio
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)10
Wi‑Fi calling10
Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay
Screen sharing
Spatial Audio
Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
Audio Playback
Supported formats include AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
Spatial Audio playback with compatible AirPods
User‑configurable maximum volume limit
Video Playback
Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and AV1
HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG
Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV
Siri19
Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more
Activate hands‑free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” or use Type to Siri
Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant
Powered by Apple Intelligence, Siri is more natural and helpful4
Operating System
iOS
iOS is the world’s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features and designed to protect your privacy.
Privacy
iPhone is built from the ground up to protect your personal information. Every iPhone has secure facial authentication. Apps need your permission to track your activity across other companies’ apps or websites. Your iMessages and FaceTime video calls are encrypted end-to-end. And much more.
Accessibility
Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, speech, and cognitive needs help you get the most out of your iPhone — in the ways that work best for you.
Features include:
VoiceOver
Zoom
Magnifier
Voice Control
Switch Control
AssistiveTouch
Eye Tracking
RTT and TTY support
Closed Captions
Live Captions
Personal Voice
Live Speech
Type to Siri
Vocal Shortcuts
Spoken Content
Built-in Apps
Apple Store
App Store
Books
Calculator
Calendar
Camera
Clips
Clock
Compass
Contacts
FaceTime
Files
Find My
Fitness
Freeform
GarageBand
Health
Home
iMovie
iTunes Store
Journal
Keynote
Magnifier
Mail
Maps
Measure
Messages
Music
News
Notes
Numbers
Pages
Passwords
Phone
Photos
Podcasts
Reminders
Safari
Settings
Shortcuts
Stocks
Tips
Translate
TV
Voice Memos
Wallet
Watch
Weather
For a complete list of Apple apps available on iPhone, see apple.com/apps.
Rating for Hearing Aids
Hearing Aid Compatible
System Requirements
Apple Account (required for some features)
Internet access20
Syncing to a Mac or PC requires:
macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder
macOS High Sierra 10.13 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.8 or later
Windows 10 or later using iTunes 12.12.10 or later (free download from apple.com/itunes/download)
Environmental Requirements
Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
Nonoperating temperature: −4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
Languages
Language support
English (Australia, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional – Hong Kong), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Spain), Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Kazakh, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
In the Box
iPhone Air
USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)
Documentation
As part of our efforts to reach carbon neutrality by 2030, iPhone Air does not include a power adapter or EarPods. Included in the box is a USB‑C Charge Cable that supports fast charging and is compatible with USB‑C power adapters and computer ports.
We encourage you to use any compatible USB‑C power adapter. If you need a new Apple power adapter or headphones, they are available for purchase.
iPhone and the Environment
iPhone Air is designed to reduce environmental impact:21
Progress toward Apple 2030
Apple 2030 is our commitment to be carbon neutral for our entire carbon footprint. Our plan to decarbonize products is rigorous and focuses on transitioning to low-carbon electricity, designing with recycled and low-carbon materials, and prioritizing lower-carbon ways of shipping products, like ocean freight.
Materials
iPhone Air is made with 35% recycled content,22 including:
80% recycled titanium
100% recycled cobalt and 95% recycled lithium in the battery
100% recycled gold plating and tin solder in all Apple-designed printed circuit boards
100% recycled gold wire in all cameras and gold plating in all connectors
100% rare earth elements in all magnets
80% recycled steel in the battery enclosure
Energy
45% of manufacturing electricity for iPhone Air is sourced from renewable electricity23
Exceeds U.S. Department of Energy requirements for battery charger systems24
Packaging
100% fiber-based packaging25
iPhone Air ships in compact packaging for 10% more units per trip26
Waste
No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program27
Smarter chemistry28
All of the materials used in Apple products, accessories, and packaging are covered by the requirements of our Regulated Substances Specification, which was one of the first in industry to restrict the use of key substances of concern. See the latest Environmental Progress Report to understand Apple’s recent efforts in phasing out these chemistries.
**To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/kb/HT3939. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/iphone/cellular. Cellular technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks.
Available space is less and varies due to many factors. A standard configuration uses approximately 12GB to 24GB of space, including iOS 26 with its latest features and Apple apps that can be deleted. Apple Intelligence on‑device models use approximately 7GB of space and can be deleted if Apple Intelligence is turned off. Turning on Apple Intelligence will download the models again. Apple apps that can be deleted use about 4.5GB of space, and you can download them back from the App Store. Storage capacity subject to change based on software version, settings, and iPhone model.
Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
iPhone Air is splash, water, and dust resistant and was tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes). Splash, water, and dust resistance are not permanent conditions. Resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPhone; refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Liquid damage not covered under warranty.
Apple Intelligence is available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/121115.
All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/batteries and apple.com/iphone/battery.html for more information.
iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately.
MagSafe wireless charging up to 20W with 30W power adapter or higher. Testing conducted by Apple in July 2025 using preproduction iPhone Air units and software, USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (Model A3351), and Apple MagSafe Chargers (1-meter Model A3502 and 2-meter Model A3503) with Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter (Model A2164) or Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (Model A3351). Fast-charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with adapter, settings, usage, and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Satellite features are included for free for two years with the activation of any iPhone 14 or later model. Connection and response times vary based on location, site conditions, and other factors. Some satellite features require a carrier plan. SMS messaging via satellite is available on supported carriers. SMS message rates may apply. Satellite connectivity is provided by Globalstar and its affiliates. See support.apple.com/kb/HT213885 for more information.
iPhone Air can detect a severe car crash and call for help. Requires a cellular connection or Wi‑Fi calling.
Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE, and Wi-Fi calling are available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/iphone/cellular.
Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported.
Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
Visual intelligence is available on any Apple Intelligence‑enabled iPhone. Some capabilities may not be available in all languages and regions. For more details, see support.apple.com/121115#visual-intelligence.
Testing conducted by Apple in January 2025 using preproduction iPhone Air units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
iPhone 14, iPhone 15, iPhone 16, iPhone 17, and iPhone Air models are activated with an eSIM and do not support a physical SIM. Use of an eSIM requires a carrier that supports eSIM and a wireless service plan. See your carrier for details. To learn more, visit apple.com/esim.
Apple Cash services are provided by Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC. Apple Payments Services LLC, a subsidiary of Apple Inc., is a service provider of Green Dot Bank for Apple Cash accounts. Neither Apple Inc. nor Apple Payments Services LLC is a bank. Learn more about the Terms and Conditions. Only available in the U.S. on eligible devices. To send and receive money with an Apple Cash account, you must be 18 and a U.S. resident. If you’re under 18, your family organizer can set up Apple Cash for you as part of their Apple Cash Family account, but you may not be able to access features that require a supported payment card. Security checks may require more time to make funds available. Apple Cash Family accounts can only send or receive up to $2000 within a rolling seven‑day period. Tap to Cash transactions can only be used to send or receive up to $2000 within a rolling seven‑day period. Other limits apply, see Terms and Conditions for details. To access and use all Apple Cash features, you must have an eligible device with Wallet that has the latest version of iOS.
Available only in select cities and transit systems. Requires eligible device and OS version. See here for details.
FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime‑enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi‑Fi connection. Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.
Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Internet access required. Cellular data charges may apply.
Wireless broadband recommended; fees may apply.
Data accurate as of product launch.
Product recycled or renewable content is the mass of certified recycled material relative to the overall mass of the device, not including packaging or in-box accessories.
We estimate the percentage of electricity-related emissions in our manufacturing that is sourced from low-carbon electricity by attributing to our carbon model low-carbon energy procured by our suppliers in the prior fiscal year, based on the supplier manufacturing allocations at time of product launch. This calculation assesses the suppliers for iPhone Air. Included in this number is only low-carbon electricity that Apple or its suppliers have procured as part of Apple’s Supplier Clean Energy Program.
Efficiency performance is based on the U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers.
Based on retail packaging as shipped by Apple. Breakdown of U.S. retail packaging by weight. Adhesives, inks, and coatings are excluded from our calculations of plastic content and packaging weight.
Compared to the number of units that can fit onto a pallet in typical orientation for iPhone packaging. The following locations have different savings based on various pallet configurations: Canada, U.S.
All established final assembly supplier sites — those that have been Apple suppliers for more than one year — for iPhone Air are third-party verified as Zero Waste by UL LLC (UL 2799 Standard). UL requires at least 90 percent diversion through methods other than waste to energy to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill (Silver 90–94%, Gold 95–99%, and Platinum 100%) designations.
Apple’s Regulated Substances Specification describes Apple’s restrictions on the use of certain chemical substances in materials in Apple products, accessories, manufacturing processes, and packaging used for shipping products to Apple’s end‑customers. Restrictions are derived from international laws or directives, regulatory agencies, eco‑label requirements, environmental standards, and Apple policies. Every Apple product is free of PVC and phthalates except for AC power cords in India, Thailand (for two‑prong AC power cords), and South Korea, where we continue to seek government approval for our PVC and phthalates replacement. Apple products comply with the European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for the use of lead such as high-temperature solder. Apple is working to phase out the use of these exempted substances for new products where technically possible.
Features are subject to change. Some features, applications, and services may not be available in all regions or all languages and may require specific hardware and software. For more information, see Feature Availability.