Apple just unveiled its all-new iPhone Air at the big “Awe Dropping” event in California — and it’s already stealing the spotlight! The device replaces last year’s iPhone 16 Plus and packs all the powerful features of the iPhone 17 lineup. But here’s the twist: the iPhone Air comes in an ultra-slim design, directly taking on Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge in the thin-and-powerful smartphone race.
💰 iPhone Air Price & Availability
- US Price: Starts at $999 (around ₹88,100) for the 256GB model.
- India Price: Begins at ₹1,19,900 for 256GB, ₹1,39,900 for 512GB, and ₹1,59,900 for the massive 1TB option.
Color choices? You can pick from Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, and Space Black.
📅 Pre-orders open September 12, with deliveries kicking off on September 19.
📱 iPhone Air Features & Specifications
- Slimmest iPhone Ever: Just 5.6mm thin, built with 80% recycled titanium.
- Display: 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 3,000 nits peak brightness, and ProMotion with 10-120Hz refresh rate.
- Durability: First iPhone with Ceramic Shield 2 on both sides — Apple says it’s 4x more crack-resistant.
⚡ Power & Performance
- Runs on the powerful A19 Pro SoC (same as Pro models) with a 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine.
- Features second-gen Dynamic Caching and unified image compression for better efficiency.
- Supports Apple Intelligence for next-level AI features.
- Comes with a new N1 chip (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread) and C1X modem (double the networking speed, more efficient).
📸 Cameras
- Rear Camera: 48MP Fusion sensor with f/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift OIS, and 2x telephoto zoom.
- Front Camera: 18MP Centre Stage selfie shooter.
🔋 Battery
Apple hasn’t disclosed the exact size, but it promises all-day use with up to 27 hours of video playback.
- 50% charge in just 30 minutes.
🔥 With its ultra-thin titanium body, Pro-level performance, and Apple Intelligence features, the iPhone Air is shaping up to be the most exciting iPhone launch in years.
📊 iPhone 17 Series Price Comparison (India vs. US)
Model | Storage | India Price | US Price* |
---|---|---|---|
iPhone 17 | 256GB | ₹82,900 | $799 (approx ₹70,500) |
512GB | ₹1,02,900 | $999 (approx ₹88,100) | |
iPhone Air | 256GB | ₹1,19,900 | $999 (approx ₹88,100) |
512GB | ₹1,39,900 | $1,199 (approx ₹1,05,600) | |
1TB | ₹1,59,900 | $1,399 (approx ₹1,23,200) | |
iPhone 17 Pro | 256GB | ₹1,34,900 | $1,099 (approx ₹96,700) |
512GB | ₹1,54,900 | $1,299 (approx ₹1,14,300) | |
1TB | ₹1,74,900 | $1,499 (approx ₹1,31,900) | |
iPhone 17 Pro Max | 256GB | ₹1,49,900 | $1,199 (approx ₹1,05,600) |
512GB | ₹1,69,900 | $1,399 (approx ₹1,23,200) | |
1TB | ₹1,89,900 | $1,599 (approx ₹1,40,900) | |
2TB | ₹2,29,900 | $1,799 (approx ₹1,58,600) |
*US prices converted to INR for easy comparison (₹88 = $1 approx).
👉 As you can see, the iPhone Air sits neatly between the standard iPhone 17 and the premium Pro models — offering Pro-level power in a slimmer body but at a slightly lower price than the Pro line.

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