The iPhone Air is so light, I forgot it was in my pocket

Summary

After using the iPhone Air for the past ten days, I can confirm what everyone’s been wondering: yes, it really is that light and thin. But what’s more interesting is whether Apple’s thinnest phone ever, at just 5.64 millimeters, is worth the trade-offs it demands. I have used the iPhone 15 Pro Max as a primary phone for over 18 months now, and my secondary phones are often flagship Android phones, so I know what substantial feels like. Meanwhile, the iPhone Air is so light that when I first picked up the iPhone 17 Pro Max after using the Air, the Pro Max suddenly felt heavy, too. That contrast tells you something about what Apple has accomplished here, and what you might be giving up. Friends who’ve held the iPhone Air say how exquisite it looks and feels in hand, even though the phone weighs just 12 grams less than the iPhone 17. I share the sentiment. I find myself picking the phone up from my table just to experience that feeling again. Surely, the novelty of a phone’s build will wear off, but for now, I’m enjoying it. Image Credits: Ivan Mehta The phone is not small. It is easier to hold because it is thin (sorry, iPhone Mini fans). But if you have trouble operating phones with large screens with one hand, this one won’t be too different because of its 6.5-inch screen. Just like the headline suggests, when the iPhone Air is in my pocket, I often forget it’s there. If you have trouble fitting larger phones in your pocket, the iPhone Air will likely fit in. If you don’t have any trouble, your pockets will just feel lighter. Image Credits: Ivan Mehta While the phone is thin, it is pretty sturdy. I had the phone fall from the level of a bedside table, and it was fine. Once I sat on it by mistake, and it didn’t lose any shape. There are plenty of videos out there to suggest it will do just fine in most day-to-day conditions. I typically use most phones without a case, and I didn’t want to add any bulk or thickness to the iPhone Air with a case, though you’ll need one...