iPhone Air hands-on: a sleek preview of Apple’s possible foldable
Apple’s new iPhone Air is arguably the company’s thinnest, most design-forward handset yet — and some observers think it’s more than a new model: it could be a preview of Apple’s upcoming foldable concept.
Quick specs
- Thickness: 5.6mm
- Display: 6.6-inch OLED with 120Hz ProMotion
- Chip: A19 (Pro-level performance)
- Rear camera: Single 48MP sensor (up to 4x digital zoom)
- Front camera: 18MP with Center Stage
- SIM: eSIM-only (no physical SIM tray)
- Weight: ~165 g (titanium frame)
- Price: starts at $999 (256GB)
Why some say it hints at a foldable
The theory: Apple could be using the Air as one “half” of a future foldable. Its ultra-thin profile and refined titanium frame look like a match for a future device where two such slabs are joined by a hinge and a flexible display. Apple may be borrowing ideas from competitors (notably Samsung’s thin S-series/foldable designs) rather than reinventing the wheel.
Hands-on impressions
The Air feels remarkably light and thin in hand. The display is bright and smooth with ProMotion, and the Center Stage front camera promises better framing for video. The single 48MP rear sensor produces strong images in early samples, though some will miss multiple lenses and longer optical zooms. Battery life is the main open question — Apple claims up to 27 hours of continuous video playback, but the new slim MagSafe battery pack shown alongside the Air suggests many users may want an external option.
Where to read more
Preorder/launch coverage: MacRumors
Coverage and analysis: Fortune
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Would you pick the iPhone Air for its thinness and design even if it means compromises in battery and camera options? Share your thoughts in the comments — this is a developing story.