Turns out an iPhone can be too thin and too light—maybe. That’s what I realized as I picked up the iPhone Air off the ground and inspected it for damage.
Moments earlier, Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever—a 5.6mm glass and titanium metal sandwich that makes the previous thinnest iPhone, the 6.9mm iPhone 6, look fat by comparison—had flown out of my hands and fallen onto its screen, just as I pulled it out of my pocket.
The good news is that the iPhone Air was largely undamaged. There were a few very minor scuffs on the corners, but the 6.5-inch display was scratch-free. On the one hand, the accidental durability test showed me just how tough the iPhone Air is. But on the other hand, I regret not protecting it in the bumper, clear case, or crossbody strap that Apple also included with the loaner phone. As I walked to the subway station, I attached the new MagSafe Battery pack to the iPhone Air and nodded at how the accessory gave it a little more heft for a better grip. The iPhone Air needed recharging, anyway. Its battery was down to 17% after a day of normal usage.
iPhone Air Apple's thinnest phone ever is a marvel of engineering, but it comes with tradeoffs to the camera and battery life that may not be acceptable for everyone. Pros Gorgeous, super thin design
Gorgeous, super thin design Extremely durable; won't bend
Extremely durable; won't bend 17 Pro-level performance
17 Pro-level performance So lightweight
So lightweight Awesome Center Stage selfie camera Cons Good, but not great battery life
Good, but not great battery life Only has one camera
Only has one camera So thin and light it could fly out of your hands
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