iPhone Air Review: Beauty is Pain

I sold my iPhone 16 Pro and picked up the iPhone Air two weeks ago, and I honestly couldn’t be happier.

I’m a pretty casual user. My phone is mainly for social media, music, calls, texts, YouTube, and general day-to-day stuff. I don’t take many photos, so the camera wasn’t a deciding factor for me.

The amount of hate the Air gets online is honestly surprising because it’s the best phone I’ve ever owned. Does it have a couple of compromises, like slightly smaller speakers and battery compared to the Pro models? Sure. But are they a big deal in everyday use? Not at all.

Before buying it, I read so many comments saying the battery was terrible and the speakers were disappointing. In reality, neither has been an issue. The speakers are clear and plenty loud enough, and if you’re like me and use AirPods most of the time, you’ll barely notice the difference. As for battery life, it’s been excellent and has easily kept up with my old 16 Pro.

What really stands out is how the phone feels. It’s incredibly light while still feeling premium, and the slightly larger display is the perfect balance—it gives you more screen without making the phone feel bulky. For me, it’s the ideal size and weight.

I absolutely love mine, and I hope this helps anyone who’s on the fence about the iPhone Air. In my experience, a lot of the criticism online is exaggerated, and for everyday users, it’s a fantastic phone.

Who would even buy this though? lol. I’d rather have a thicker phone that’s easier to hold. And all the tradeoffs like the bottom speaker not being there just isn’t worth it, honestly.

Been using one for 3 months and I love it. It’s perfect it’s light battery is fantastic

They should just throw in a mini version for the culture 😅

I see them being marketed to two pretty distinct, stereotypical genders, idk 🤷‍♀️

As a woman, why do I suddenly feel like I need both? The Air for personal use and the 17 Pro for work, because we still need all the extra tools.

As he basically says at the end of the review, men will keep buying them regardless. The bulkier and less practical they become for women, the more men will still upgrade, while women are apparently expected to keep taking blurry selfies.

And don’t even get me started on Meta glasses… 🫪🫪

I love the iPhone air it’s so clean

Got mine for 699 dollars it was on sale it was a no brainer

Only needed to hear the minor concerns to decide this isn’t worth moving to.

Iphone Air is a secondary phone to be coupled with an Ultra phone (Samsung)

But its IPhone

Cool

In my opinion I think all phones need to be tested in Arizona because all the phone in Arizona heat gets super hot!!!!

The battery take on iPhone Air. Was the biggest overreaction. I run my whole company off my phone. Air battery last longer than my iPhone 16 pro Max.

7hrs screen time. And again it is my work phone not my main phone. But I love it

This is nothing but a Google Pix Replica. I would never get an IPhone.

Dear people and MKBHD ever since the Iphone Air has came out I have ALWAYS wanted it. Right now I am on a Samsung A15 and I have always wanted to switch to iphone but I wanted it to be light, and good. When the Air came out I realized its perfect but then when I looked at the price I knew that "dream" was gone. So thats why I want one.

I have the Air. I take pictures of my family, pet and holidays. I’m not wanting to be David Bailey. I just want to take pictures. I don’t need 5 camera on the back of what I don’t know what to do with. Horses for courses. If that’s what you want this isn’t the phone for you. Also, I have a matte screen protector on and it’s ace.

hey, can u buy to me a new phone for birthday gift. can i get 15 PRO 256 gb

Make video of iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 air

Apple seems to need to learn from Chinese smartphone manufacturers how to make thin smartphones with large battery power.

Nice video and I got the charging bank, thanks! <3

This phone's an ornament. Discussing performance is stupidity, apple still did a bang job..

Bring back the MINI!!

please add Ukrainian dubbing

So I have the 14P and it has same battery as the iPhone air so...kinda crazy how iPhone air is seen to have less battery.

I was interested in this phone but this video changed my mind.

Not having the second speaker. Deal breaker

I think the future of phone is in air, they typically qualify to the new EU regulations about removable battery, unfortunately you need to buy it separately 😂😂😂

This is why I watch your reviews.

not really as painful. I regret nothing

Send one too me il "test it for you"

I miss the feel and weight of the original iPhone. Thing felt like a brick

Having to downgrade from a 16pro to a 16e, I can probably deal with some of the downsides of the Air. I’m always near a charger and always have my AirPods in. I thought I was going to miss the pro camera but I only used .05 sometimes and learned to live without it. The ONLY thing I miss is the promotion display.

12:32 defeats the purpose of it being thin

I want an iPhone air mini esim only

Honestly this is my favorite iPhone ever. Having used it for several months now I can't find really anything I would change, and I don't think I could ever go back to a normal iPhone because the normal ones are so much heavier in my hand now. Camera is great and battery life is fine too

Thin isn't cool anymore, give me a bit of a thicker phone with better internals.

These phones overheat as is, can't imagine this thing being usable outside in summer.

Going from 12pro to this iPhone Air is heavenly for me.

I love this phone. The battery last me all day for what I use it for. Form factor is to good to pass up.

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O melhor celular que já tive!

Depois da atualização para o iOS 26.5.1, a bateria passou a durar ainda mais. As câmeras, tanto a frontal quanto a traseira, são as melhores que já usei. O design é excelente e a construção transmite muita durabilidade. Melhor tela!

Comigo, ele nunca travou. Inclusive, meu iPhone 16 Pro aquecia bem mais do que ele. Super recomendo a compra, mas para um perfil específico de usuário.

O principal ponto negativo é o áudio mono, mas, sinceramente, depois de um tempo você acaba se acostumando.

É um aparelho que não vai agradar a todos, mas para quem se encaixa na proposta dele, vale muito a pena.