At first, we doubted it.
A phone that thin—only 5.6 mm, weighing just 165 grams—felt like a bold promise, almost reckless. Apple called it the thinnest iPhone ever made. And as with all bold promises, skepticism followed closely behind.
“How can something this thin survive real life?”
“How long will the battery last?”
“And why only one camera?”
These questions echoed loudly when the iPhone Air was released last September. On paper, the numbers did not look comforting. A 3,149 mAh battery, a single rear camera, and a design that seemed to sacrifice practicality for beauty.
Even the market seemed unsure. Early reports spoke of lukewarm demand. Prices dropped quickly in Indonesia—by IDR 3 million in just two months. Many people walked past it, uninterested.
But as Tere Liye often reminds us in his stories: what we judge from afar is rarely the full truth. Sometimes, love only begins after we dare to get closer.
And so, we did.
At First Glance, However, Design Changes Everything
The moment you hold the iPhone Air, something unexpected happens.
It feels… unreal.
At 165 grams, it is noticeably lighter than the iPhone 17 Pro and dramatically more comfortable than the Pro Max series. If you’ve ever felt your little finger ache after long scrolling sessions, this phone feels like a quiet apology from Apple.
There were moments we instinctively checked our pockets, thinking we had left our phone behind. It was there all along—just light enough to disappear.
Despite its extreme thinness, Apple reassures users with a Grade 5 titanium frame, designed to resist bending. The front is protected by Ceramic Shield 2, claimed to be three times more scratch-resistant, while the back uses Ceramic Shield glass that is four times more crack-resistant.
Surprisingly, the slightly protruding camera bump works in its favor. When placed on a table, the phone does not wobble. Typing messages in a café feels stable and calm—small details that quietly improve daily life.
The Action Button remains fully customizable, and even with this ultra-thin body, Apple includes a physical Camera Control button. Add to that IP68 water resistance, and suddenly, this delicate-looking phone feels more trustworthy.
This is where doubt starts to fade.
Meanwhile, the Screen and Audio Tell Two Different Stories
The display is, without question, one of the iPhone Air’s strongest arguments.
A 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED panel with a resolution of 2736 x 1260 pixels delivers stunning clarity. With ProMotion up to 120 Hz, scrolling feels like turning pages in a well-loved novel—smooth, effortless, addictive.
Outdoors, the screen reaches up to 3,000 nits of brightness, the brightest ever on an iPhone. Watching Netflix, YouTube, or HDR content feels immersive, supported by Dolby Vision, True Tone, and ultra-thin bezels that almost disappear.
However, there is a compromise.
To achieve its elegant thinness, Apple sacrificed stereo speakers. The iPhone Air relies on a single mono speaker at the top. Sound clarity is good, but bass is limited. Speakerphone calls feel quieter than expected.
Yet Apple seems to have an answer ready.
Pair it with AirPods, and the experience transforms completely. The sound becomes richer, clearer, and more private. In fact, this design choice subtly encourages users to embrace Apple’s ecosystem—AirPods, Apple Music, and Spatial Audio work beautifully together.
And once again, practicality finds its way back.
Then, the Camera Proves That Less Can Still Be More
At first glance, a single rear camera feels like a step backward.
But Apple has never chased numbers for the sake of numbers.
The iPhone Air features a 48 MP Fusion Camera with an f/1.6 aperture and sensor-shift OIS. By default, it produces sharp 24 MP photos, with the option to shoot full 48 MP when detail truly matters.
Thanks to intelligent sensor cropping, users still get a 2x optical-quality zoom (52 mm) and up to 10x digital zoom. Daylight photos are rich, balanced, and natural—Apple’s signature color science remains intact.
Portraits feel intimate. Night photos are clean. Videos, especially with cinematic stabilization, look professional enough for content creators and everyday storytellers alike.
This camera isn’t about showing off.
It’s about capturing moments without thinking too much.
And sometimes, that is exactly what we need.
Finally, Battery Life and Performance Feel Surprisingly Balanced
Yes, the battery is smaller.
But real-world usage tells a kinder story.
Thanks to Apple’s tight hardware-software integration, the iPhone Air comfortably lasts a full day with moderate use—social media, messaging, music streaming, navigation, and casual photography.
Paired with iOS optimization, background efficiency, and fast charging support, battery anxiety slowly disappears.
Performance is smooth, reliable, and future-proof. Apps open instantly. Multitasking feels effortless. This is a phone designed not to impress in benchmarks—but to stay dependable for years.
In the End, Why the iPhone Air Is Worth Choosing
The iPhone Air is not for everyone.
It is not for those who chase massive batteries or multiple camera lenses just for bragging rights.
But if you value comfort, elegant design, a stunning display, and a phone that feels like an extension of your daily life—this is where the iPhone Air shines.
More importantly, it fits perfectly into Apple’s ecosystem. Pair it with AirPods, Apple Watch, iCloud, and Apple Music, and the experience becomes seamless, emotional, almost personal.
Like many Tere Liye stories, this phone teaches us something simple:
What seems fragile at first can become the most comforting companion once we truly understand it.
If you were skeptical before, that’s okay.
But once you use it—
you may just fall in love too.
Ready to experience the iPhone Air for yourself?
Now might be the perfect time—especially with better pricing, official Apple services, and ecosystem benefits waiting for you.