⚠ eSIM Only Disclaimer:
This device has no physical SIM card slot (such as Nano SIM). It can only be used with digital/electronic SIM.
What is eSIM?
eSIM is a digital, embedded version of a traditional physical SIM card that is built directly into the device.
How does it work?
eSIM activation methods may differ between service providers, but typically, to activate an eSIM, you scan a QR code from your service provider and follow on-screen instructions to download your profile, which includes your user identity and mobile plan details. This process allows for faster activation, easier switching between plans and carriers, and the flexibility of having multiple plans or numbers on a single device.
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Apple iPhone Air (1st Gen, 2025) - Product Specifications:
General
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Announced Date: 9th September 2025
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Release Date: September 19th 2025
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Generation: 1st Gen (2025)
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Series Model Number: A3517
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Individual Model Numbers:
- MG2L4X/A - 256GB Space Black
- MG2M4X/A - 256GB Cloud White
- MG2P4X/A - 256GB Sky Blue
- MG2N4X/A - 256GB Light Gold
- MG2Q4X/A - 512GB Space Black
- MG2T4X/A - 512GB Cloud White
- MG2V4X/A - 512GB Sky Blue
- MG2U4X/A - 512GB Light Gold
- MG2W4X/A - 1TB Space Black
- MG2X4X/A - 1TB Cloud White
- MG304X/A - 1TB Sky Blue
- MG2Y4X/A - 1TB Light Gold
Build & Design
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Finish (colours) at launch:
- Space Black
- Cloud White
- Light Gold
- Sky Blue
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Materials: Titanium design; Ceramic Shield front and back (Apple) / Glass front, aluminium frame (7000 series), glass back (GSMArena)
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Dimensions: 163 x 77.6 x 5.5 mm
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Thickness: 5.5 mm
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Weight: 165 g (Apple)
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SIM: Dual eSIM (stores 8+ eSIMs); no physical SIM support
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Water & Dust Resistance: IP68 (up to 6 metres for 30 minutes)
Display
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Type: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
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Size: 6.5 inches (diagonally)
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Resolution: 1320 x 2868 pixels (~458 ppi)
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Refresh Rate: ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz
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Brightness:
- Typical: 1000 nits
- HDR Peak: 1600 nits
- Outdoor Peak: 3000 nits
- Minimum: 1 nit
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Features: HDR10, Dolby Vision, True Tone, Wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, Dynamic Island, Always-On display
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Protection: Scratch-resistant glass, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, antireflective coating
AI & Intelligence
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Apple Intelligence: Integrated across apps for communication, creativity and productivity
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Privacy: On-device processing with no external data access
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Siri: Powered by Apple Intelligence; supports voice and typed commands, Spatial Audio, and natural language understanding
Performance
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Chipset: Apple A19 Pro chip, 3nm process
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CPU: 6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency cores)
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GPU: 5-core Apple GPU with Neural Accelerators
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Neural Engine: 16-core
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Ray Tracing: Hardware-accelerated
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Memory (RAM): 8GB
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Storage Options: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Rear Camera
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Main Camera: 48MP Fusion Main (f/1.6, 26mm, sensor-shift OIS, 100% Focus Pixels)
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Telephoto Camera: 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto (f/1.6, 52mm, sensor-shift OIS)
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Zoom: Digital zoom up to 10x
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Lens Cover: Sapphire crystal
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Features:
- Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5
- Portrait Lighting (6 effects), Night mode, Panorama (up to 63MP)
- Burst mode, Auto image stabilisation, Wide colour capture
- HEIF and JPEG formats
Video Recording
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Resolutions:
- 4K Dolby Vision: 24/25/30/60 fps
- 1080p Dolby Vision: 25/30/60 fps
- 720p Dolby Vision: 30 fps
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Modes:
- Action mode (up to 2.8K)
- Slo-mo: 1080p at 120/240 fps
- Dual Capture: up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps
- Time-lapse with stabilisation
- QuickTake video
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Stabilisation: Sensor-shift OIS, Cinematic video stabilisation
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Audio: Audio zoom, stereo recording, Spatial Audio, wind noise reduction
Front Camera
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Camera: 18MP Centre Stage (f/1.9, autofocus with Focus Pixels)
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Features:
- Retina Flash, Tap to zoom/rotate, Centre Stage for photos and video
- Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5
- Portrait Lighting, Night mode, Burst mode
- Animoji & Memoji, Lens correction
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Video:
- 4K Dolby Vision: 24/25/30/60 fps
- 1080p Dolby Vision: 25/30/60 fps
- Slo-mo: 1080p at 120 fps
- Time-lapse, QuickTake, Cinematic stabilisation
Battery & Charging
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Type: Silicon-Carbon Lithium-Ion (Si/C Li-Ion)
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Capacity: 3000 mAh
Connectivity
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Mobile Bands: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G (sub-6 GHz)
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Wi-Fi: WiFi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO
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Bluetooth: Version 6.0
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Ultra Wideband: Second-generation UWB chip
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NFC: With reader mode
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USB: USB-C 2.0 (up to 480 Mbps), DisplayPort support
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Location: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC
Security & Sensors
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Authentication: Face ID via TrueDepth camera
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Sensors:
- Barometer, High-dynamic-range gyro, High-g accelerometer
- Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors
- Compass
Operating System
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OS: iOS 26 (at launch)
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Privacy: End-to-end encryption for iMessages and FaceTime, app tracking permissions
Other Features
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Audio Playback: Supports AAC, MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, Dolby formats
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Video Playback: HEVC, H.264, AV1; HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
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Accessibility: VoiceOver, Zoom, Magnifier, Eye Tracking, Personal Voice, Type to Siri
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Built-in Apps: Safari, Messages, Camera, Health, Wallet, Weather, and more
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Action Button: Customisable for Silent Mode, Camera, Translate, Torch, etc.