iPhone Air launched: Price, key specifications and all you need to know about Apple's slimmest iPhone ever

Apple has launched the

iPhone Air

– its slimmest smartphone ever at its September 9 "Awe Dropping" event. The iPhone Air measures 5.6mm thin, and it launched alongside the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The most striking feature of the iPhone Air is its ‘Pro’ specs in a thin design. It essentially replaces the ‘Plus’ series, signaling a major shift in the company’s philosophy. CEO Tim Cook highlighted the device's ability to deliver “pro performance in a thin and light design.”

Apple iPhone Air price, availability

Apple iPhone 17 Air price is set at $999. It is available in black, white, beige and light blue colours. Pre-orders begin Friday (September 12) with availability beginning September 19. In India, it is priced at Rs 1,19,900.

Apple iPhone Air specs and key features

The new iPhone Air features a 6.5-inch

Super Retina XDR display

with ProMotion with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The design is said to be Apple’s “most durable” yet, with a ceramic shield protecting a titanium frame. iPhone Air also introduces the Ceramic Shield 2 front cover.The Apple iPhone Air is powered by the new A19 Pro chip, described as the most powerful iPhone chip to date. The same chip powers the iPhone 17 Pro models. Alongside the chip, there’s the Apple-built C1x modem, which is twice as fast as the C1, according to Apple.

The iPhone Air features a 48MP Fusion Camera system with a 12MP telephoto lens. This allows users to record video with both the front and rear cameras simultaneously. The 18MP selfie camera supports Center Stage, which automatically fits everyone into the frame during calls.The iPhone Air also gets the new N1 chip design that provides support for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. Now coming to battery, Apple promises that the iPhone Air comes with “all day” battery life with up to 40 hours of video playback. The phone is e-SIM-only globally to maximise battery space.Other features include the Action button to quickly access a variety of functions with just a press, and Camera Control, to quickly launch the camera or enable visual intelligence.