{"id":58163,"date":"2025-09-10T23:22:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T21:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=58163"},"modified":"2025-09-10T23:23:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T21:23:53","slug":"iphone-air-seven-facts-about-the-new-ultra-thin-smartphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/allgemein\/iphone-air-sieben-fakten-zum-neuen-ultraduennen-smartphone","title":{"rendered":"iPhone Air: Seven facts about the new ultra-thin smartphone"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the iPhone Air, Apple has introduced the thinnest iPhone yet. The device combines a new design with familiar features, but a closer look reveals several differences from the Pro and standard models. These aspects were barely touched upon in the keynote, but they are nevertheless crucial for properly classifying the iPhone Air.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The iPhone Air sits between the regular models and the Pro versions. It's lighter, slimmer, and makes a bold design statement. However, this also means certain compromises have been made. Some aspects are invisible at first glance, others only become apparent when comparing technical specifications or details from Apple's own website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A19 Pro chip with slimmed-down GPU<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The iPhone Air features the A19 Pro chip. Unlike the A19 Pro in the iPhone 17 Pro, which offers a 6-core CPU and 6-core GPU, the iPhone Air only comes with a 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU. At first glance, this is reminiscent of the standard A19 in the iPhone 17. However, there are differences: The A19 Pro in the Air is more efficient and has 12 GB of RAM, while the standard A19 in the iPhone 17 has only 8 GB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

USB-C with USB 2 speed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The USB-C port in the iPhone Air only supports USB 2. This means transfer rates are significantly slower than those on the iPhone 17 Pro, which supports USB 3 and up to 10 Gb\/s. The port's position is also striking. It's not exactly in the center of the bottom panel, but slightly offset\u2014a hint at how tight the space is within the slim case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deeper Dynamic Island<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The iPhone Air's Dynamic Island extends further into the screen than other models. Apple has moved many critical components to the top of the device, necessitating this adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only one speaker<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The iPhone Air has only one speaker in the earpiece. The openings at the bottom are microphones, not speakers. Stereo sound requires accessories like AirPods or an external speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slower wired charging<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The iPhone Air charges more slowly via cable than the other models. With a 20W power adapter, it reaches 50 percent in 30 minutes. The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro achieve the same level of charge in just 20 minutes with 40W. However, the familiar 50 percent charge in 30 minutes is maintained via MagSafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connectivity without mmWave<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The iPhone Air uses Apple's proprietary C1X modem. This means it lacks support for mmWave 5G in the US. However, new standards have been introduced: Apple's proprietary N1 network chip supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camera with only one lens<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There's only one camera on the back, which limits its features. Cinema mode, 3D photos and videos, macro shots, or ProRAW aren't available. ProRes video, LOG recording, and studio-quality microphones are also missing. This makes the iPhone Air less suitable for professional photo and video use, but it's still adequate for everyday photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n