Apple iPhone Air

Apple iPhone Air
6.5" Super Retina XDR OLED
2736 x 1260 (460 ppi)
ProMotion up to 120Hz / 3,000 nits peak
A19 Pro Chip
6-core CPU / 5-core GPU
16-core Neural Engine
48MP Fusion Camera
48MP Main + 12MP 2x Telephoto
4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps
Up to 27h Video Playback
50% in 30 min (adapter power varies by source)
MagSafe / Qi2 wireless charging
5G / Wi-Fi 7 / Bluetooth 6
eSIM-only (no physical SIM slot)
USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s)
256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Timeline & Release Details
- Object classification: Smartphone / Mobile Computer
- Announced: September 9, 2025
- Pre-order Date: September 12, 2025
- Availability Date: September 19, 2025
- Model Numbers: A3260, A3517
- Launch Price (MSRP): From $999
Regional Model Mapping
| iPhone Air listing | Model Number | Source context |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone Air (support listing) | A3260 | Listed in the support source file |
| iPhone Air (spec listing) | A3517 | Listed in the UK specs source file |
Source bundle lists A3260 and A3517 as iPhone Air model identifiers.
Body & Build
- Dimensions: 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6-5.64 mm (depth varies by source)
- Weight: 165 g
- Water & Dust Resistance: IP68 (up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes)
Materials:
- Frame: Titanium design (Grade 5 titanium listed)
- Back: Ceramic Shield back
- Front: Ceramic Shield 2 front
- Colours: Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue
Sustainability:
- Overall Recycled Content: 35%
- Titanium: 80% recycled titanium
- Battery Materials: 100% recycled cobalt, 95% recycled lithium
- Other Recycled Materials: 100% recycled gold/tin and rare earth elements
Source bundle lists ultra-thin design language, titanium construction, and recycled-material targets.
Display System
- Type: Super Retina XDR display (all-screen OLED)
- Size: 6.5 inches (diagonal)
- Resolution: 2736 x 1260 at 460 ppi
- Refresh: ProMotion with adaptive refresh up to 120Hz
- Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1
- Brightness: 1,000 nits (typical), 1,600 nits (HDR), 3,000 nits (outdoor), 1 nit (minimum)
- Features: Dynamic Island, Always-On display, True Tone, wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, anti-reflective and fingerprint-resistant coatings
Source bundle aligns on 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR with ProMotion and peak brightness up to 3,000 nits.
Camera System (Fusion)
Rear Camera Cluster:
- 48 MP Main (Fusion): 26mm, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS, 100% Focus Pixels
- 12 MP Telephoto (2x): 52mm, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS
- Optical Zoom: 2x optical zoom in
- Digital Zoom: Up to 10x
- Photo Stack: 24MP default output with 48MP high-resolution support
Front Camera:
- 18 MP Centre Stage camera
- f/1.9 aperture with autofocus
- Square sensor with field-of-view expansion and auto-rotation support
Video Features:
- 4K Dolby Vision: 24/25/30/60 fps
- Action Mode: Up to 2.8K at 60 fps
- Slo-mo: 1080p at 120 or 240 fps
- Dual Capture: Up to 4K at 30 fps
- Audio Stack: Spatial Audio, wind noise reduction, Audio Mix
Source bundle lists 48MP Fusion imaging, 2x telephoto path, and Dolby Vision up to 4K60.
Platform & Software
- Chipset: A19 Pro chip
- CPU: 6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency)
- GPU: 5-core with Neural Accelerators
- Neural Engine: 16-core
- Graphics: Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- Modem: Apple C1X
- Wireless Chip: Apple N1
- Operating System: iOS (version pending official release)
Source files conflict on numbered iOS labels; core sections keep the OS version-agnostic.
Key Features & Apple Intelligence
- Apple Intelligence: Writing Tools, Clean Up, Genmoji, Visual Intelligence, and Live Translation are listed across source files
- Action Button: Customisable hardware shortcut input
- Camera Control: Dedicated tactile camera control for capture and settings
- Adaptive Power Mode: Consumption-based conservation mode is listed in the source bundle
- Safety Stack: Emergency SOS via satellite, Roadside Assistance via satellite, and Crash Detection
Battery & Charging
- Video Playback: Up to 27 hours
- Streamed Video Playback: Up to 22 hours
- Fast Charging: Up to 50% in 30 minutes
- Wireless Charging: MagSafe and Qi2
- Port: USB-C (USB 2 up to 480Mb/s)
In the Box:
- iPhone Air
- USB-C Charge Cable (1m)
- Documentation
Source bundle includes optional MagSafe battery accessory claims in accessory sections.
Connectivity & Sensors
- Mobile: 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE listed in one source
- Modem Platform: Apple C1X
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Bluetooth: 6
- Other Wireless: Thread networking, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, NFC with reader mode
- SIM Profile: Dual eSIM (no physical SIM support)
- Navigation: Precision dual-frequency GPS
- Sensors: Face ID, barometer, high dynamic range gyro, high-g accelerometer, proximity sensor, dual ambient light sensors
- Safety Connectivity: Satellite emergency and roadside connectivity features
Apple iPhone Air - Summary
Apple iPhone Air (A3260 / A3517) is listed in the provided source bundle as introduced on September 9, 2025, with U.S. launch pricing from $999. Core listed hardware includes a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, A19 Pro chip, 48MP Fusion rear camera, and up to 27 hours of video playback.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$999 |