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Apple unveils iPhone Air, its thinnest iPhone yet at just 5.6mm

Ken Metral

09 Sep 2025 — 2 min read

Credit: iPhone Air/Apple, Inc.

Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone Air, its slimmest iPhone to date, measuring an astonishing 5.6mm in thickness. The launch represents not just a leap in design but also the start of a broader strategy to reinvent the iPhone lineup over the next three years.

A New Design Benchmark

Despite its razor-thin profile, the iPhone Air boasts Apple’s “most durable” design yet. The device is encased in a ceramic shield that wraps around a titanium frame on both sides, ensuring resilience without compromising on elegance.

On the front, the iPhone Air introduces a 6.5-inch ProMotion display capable of up to 120Hz refresh rates. With 3,000 nits of peak brightness, it promises stunning visuals even under direct sunlight, setting a new standard for display technology in smartphones.

Performance Powerhouse

Driving the iPhone Air is the all-new A19 Pro processor, which Apple describes as the most powerful chip ever fitted into an iPhone. The A19 Pro is expected to deliver next-level performance in multitasking, gaming, and AI-driven applications, further strengthening Apple’s lead in mobile silicon.

Remarkably, Apple also claims the iPhone Air offers “remarkable” battery life despite its ultra-thin design — a feat that could silence skeptics concerned about the trade-offs of such a slim device.

A Shift in Strategy

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the iPhone Air marks the first step in Apple’s three-year plan to overhaul the iPhone family with new form factors and fresh designs, rather than the incremental updates users have become accustomed to. This could signal the beginning of a bold new design era for the company’s flagship product.

iOS 26 and the “Liquid Glass” Experience

The iPhone Air will debut alongside iOS 26, which brings with it a new Liquid Glass design language. This aesthetic refresh introduces bubbly, semi-transparent icons and navigation elements, a look that has sparked mixed reactions from users during the beta phase. While some embrace the playful fluidity, others find it a stark departure from iOS’s traditional minimalism.

The Bottom Line

With the iPhone Air, Apple is not just making its thinnest iPhone ever — it’s signaling a reimagining of the iPhone itself. Between the daringly slim design, cutting-edge A19 Pro chip, and the sweeping changes in iOS 26, this launch feels like the opening chapter of Apple’s next big iPhone story.

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