{"id":227298,"date":"2026-03-25T00:19:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T04:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/i-spent-6-months-with-the-iphone-air-heres-what-i-really-think-about-apples-thin-phone\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T00:35:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T04:35:09","slug":"i-spent-6-months-with-the-iphone-air-heres-what-i-really-think-about-apples-thin-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/i-spent-6-months-with-the-iphone-air-heres-what-i-really-think-about-apples-thin-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"I spent 6 months with the iPhone Air \u2014 here\u2019s what I really think about Apple\u2019s thin phone"},"content":{"rendered":"

I spent 6 months with the iPhone Air \u2014 here\u2019s what I really think about Apple\u2019s thin phone<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publish Date: 2026-03-25 00:19:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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Long before it was ever announced, I was enthusiastic about the iPhone Air \u2014 a phone I thought would recapture the essence of a forward-thinking device. Six months later, though, my sentiments are a mixed bag.<\/p>\n

In that span, I\u2019ve used the iPhone Air to discover if it has what it takes to be the best phone around. Since its release I’ve tested more than a handful of other devices, including the iPhone 17e that I think complicates things for Apple.<\/p>\n

While the initial allure of an ultra-thin and light iPhone was exciting, I\u2019ve realized that I need something more than just aesthetics. Here\u2019s what I really think about the iPhone Air.<\/p>\n

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Thinness is no longer premium<\/h2>\n

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As its name implies, Apple loves to tout the fact that the iPhone Air is the thinnest iPhone ever. Measuring just 5.64 mm at its thinnest point, it’s a remarkable feat of engineering that deserves praise \u2014 but thinness alone no longer defines a premium device. For reference, the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro measure 7.95 mm and 8.75 mm, respectively. This makes the iPhone Air roughly 30% thinner than its siblings.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, the wow factor of that thinness has long since faded. While those who haven’t seen the phone in person are still intrigued by the design whenever I show them the phone, they’re often surprised by how much density remains within that slim frame. They aren\u2019t wrong to feel that way because despite its thin profile, the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro are only 17.1% and 19.1% heavier than the Air.<\/p>\n

I would have loved for Apple to take a different approach: shrinking the phone\u2019s overall footprint while maintaining its thinness. I realize battery life would be adversely impacted, but it\u2019s a compromise I\u2019d be willing to accept for a truly unique device.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m okay with the short battery life<\/h2>\n

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