Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever is sleek, ultra-light, and surprisingly powerful—but also confusing. Who is this phone actually for? After two full days as my daily driver, I’ve got thoughts on the hardware, software, cameras, battery life, and whether this is just a proof of concept for what Apple’s working on next (foldables, anyone?).
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⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 – I switched to iPhone Air
00:39 – What you’re giving up
01:16 – Hardware & first impressions
03:51 – iOS 26 & performance
05:19 – Battery life results
06:27 – Cameras explained
08:23 – New selfie camera
09:14 – Heat & titanium build
10:37 – Who this phone is for
12:03 – Apple’s future plans
14:08 – Final thoughts
