iPhone Air remains Apple's slimmest, most refined phone
A well-known reviewer called the iPhone Air the best hardware Apple has made, mostly because it's extremely thin and light. It uses shiny side rails, not the matte ones from the iPhone 17 Pro. The battery lasts less than other iPhones, but stayed reliable through a year of daily use. Its single camera lens lacks wide and zoom options, but was nearly as good as Pro models in normal use.
- Thinner and lighter than any previous iPhone
- Polished metal sides, unlike Pro models' matte finish
- Battery life shorter, but stayed practical for daily use
- Single rear camera close in quality to Pro lens
- No ultra-wide or telephoto options
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