iPhone Air Specs and Features

Sleek. Powerful. Intelligent.

The iPhone Air redefines what a smartphone can be, combining a lightweight titanium design with cutting-edge technology. Available in Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, and Sky Blue, it’s as stylish as it is powerful. With the A19 Pro chip, an advanced 48MP Fusion camera system, and Apple Intelligence, the iPhone Air is built to enhance every aspect of your life, from productivity to creativity, all while prioritizing your privacy and the environment.

Design and Display

Crafted with a titanium frame, Ceramic Shield 2 front, and Ceramic Shield back, the iPhone Air is both durable and elegant. Its 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display (2736x1260 resolution at 460 ppi) features rounded corners for a sleek, immersive look. Key display features include:

• Dynamic Island for intuitive interactions

• Always-On display for instant information

• ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz

• HDR, True Tone, and Wide Colour (P3) for vibrant visuals

• Haptic Touch and a 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio

• Brightness: 1,000 nits (typical), 1,600 nits (HDR), 3,000 nits (outdoor), 1 nit (minimum)

• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic and anti-reflective coatings

• Support for multiple languages and characters

Rated IP68 for splash, water, and dust resistance (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes), the iPhone Air is built to withstand the elements.

Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence powers seamless, intuitive experiences across apps, helping you communicate, create, and stay productive effortlessly. With robust privacy protections, your data remains secure, inaccessible to anyone—including Apple. From smarter Siri interactions to enhanced app functionality, Apple Intelligence makes your iPhone Air a true personal assistant.

Performance: A19 Pro Chip

The iPhone Air is powered by the A19 Pro chip, delivering unmatched speed and efficiency:

• 6-core CPU: 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores

• 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators for stunning graphics

• 16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning

• Hardware-accelerated ray tracing for immersive gaming and visuals

Available in 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage options, the iPhone Air handles everything from multitasking to high-performance apps with ease.

Camera System: Capture Every Moment

The iPhone Air’s 48MP Fusion camera system redefines mobile photography and videography:

• 48MP Fusion Main Camera: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, supports 24MP and 48MP super-high-resolution photos

• 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilization

• Digital zoom up to 10x and customizable default lens

• Features: Sapphire crystal lens cover, True Tone flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting (six effects), Night mode, Panorama (up to 63MP), latest Photographic Styles, wide color capture, advanced red-eye correction, auto image stabilization, burst mode, and photo geotagging

• Image formats: HEIF and JPEG

Video Recording:

• 4K Dolby Vision at 24/25/30/60 fps

• 1080p Dolby Vision at 25/30/60 fps

• 720p Dolby Vision at 30 fps

• Action mode up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps

• Slow-motion video (1080p at 120/240 fps)

• Dual Capture up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps

• Time-lapse with stabilization, Night mode Time-lapse, QuickTake video

• Sensor-shift optical image stabilization, digital zoom up to 6x, audio zoom, True Tone flash, cinematic stabilization, continuous autofocus, 8MP stills during 4K video, playback zoom

• Formats: HEVC, H.264

• Audio: Spatial Audio, stereo recording, wind noise reduction, Audio Mix

Front Camera:

• 18MP Center Stage camera (ƒ/1.9 aperture) with autofocus, Retina Flash, and tap-to-zoom/rotate

• Supports Center Stage for photos and video calls, ultra-stabilized video, Dual Capture

• Features Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, next-generation portraits, Portrait Lighting, Animoji, Memoji, Night mode, and more

• Video recording up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps, slow-motion (1080p at 120 fps), time-lapse, and cinematic stabilization

Connectivity

Stay connected with advanced wireless technologies:

• Cellular: Apple C1X modem, 5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO, Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO

• Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO

• Bluetooth 6 and Thread networking

• Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip for precise location tracking

• NFC with reader mode and Express Cards with power reserve

• Location: Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC), digital compass, Wi-Fi, cellular, iBeacon micro-location

• Dual eSIM (stores eight or more eSIMs, no physical SIM support)

Power and Battery

The iPhone Air’s built-in lithium-ion battery supports:

• Video playback: Up to 27 hours (40 hours with MagSafe battery)

• Streamed video: Up to 22 hours (35 hours with MagSafe battery)

• Fast charging: Up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 20W USB-C adapter or 30W MagSafe Charger

• MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 20W

Security and Accessibility

• Face ID: Enabled by TrueDepth technology in the Center Stage camera

• Privacy: End-to-end encryption for iMessages and FaceTime, app tracking permission, and more

• Accessibility: VoiceOver, Zoom, Magnifier, Voice Control, Switch Control, AssistiveTouch, Eye Tracking, RTT/TTY, Closed Captions, Personal Voice, Live Speech, Type to Siri, Vocal Shortcuts, Spoken Content

Audio and Video Playback

• Audio: Supports AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos; Spatial Audio with compatible AirPods; user-configurable volume limit

• Video: Supports HEVC, H.264, AV1; HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, HLG; up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring to Apple TV or smart TVs

Additional Features

• Action Button: Customizable for Silent mode, Focus, Camera, Visual Intelligence, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Recognise Music, Translate, Magnifier, Controls, Shortcut, or Accessibility

• Camera Controls: Adjust exposure, depth, zoom, cameras, styles, and tone

• Siri: Enhanced by Apple Intelligence, supports hands-free “Hey Siri,” Type to Siri, and robust privacy protections

• Sensors: Barometer, high dynamic range gyro, high-g accelerometer, proximity sensor, dual ambient light sensors

• Operating System: iOS 26, designed for security and personalization

• Emergency Features: Emergency SOS, Crash Detection

• Hearing Aid Compatibility: Rated for hearing aid use

Environmental Responsibility

The iPhone Air is designed with sustainability in mind:

• Materials: 35% recycled content, including 80% recycled titanium, 100% recycled cobalt and 95% lithium in the battery, 100% recycled gold and tin in circuit boards, and more

• Energy: 45% of manufacturing electricity from renewable sources

• Packaging: 100% fiber-based, compact for 10% more units per shipment

• Waste: No final assembly sites generate landfill waste

• Smarter Chemistry: Adheres to Apple’s Regulated Substances Specification for safer materials

In the Box

• iPhone Air with iOS 26

• USB-C Charge Cable (1m)

• Documentation

System Requirements

• Apple Account for full functionality

• Internet access

• Syncing requires macOS Catalina 10.15+ (Finder), macOS High Sierra 10.13–Mojave 10.14.6 (iTunes 12.8+), or Windows 10+ (iTunes 12.12.10+)

Environmental Requirements

• Operating temperature: 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)

• Non-operating temperature: -20° to 45°C (-4° to 113°F)

• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

• Operating altitude: Up to 3,000m (10,000 ft)

Language Support

Supports English (Australia, UK, US), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Hong Kong), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, and many more.