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SpecificationsApple iPhone Air
Announced 9 September 2025 · Checked 20 October 2026
The Apple iPhone Air was announced in September 2025. It has a 6.5-inch 120 Hz OLED display, the Apple A19 Pro chipset and a 48 MP main camera. Our cross-check of independent sources also points to a 3149 mAh battery; the maker has not confirmed this yet. It runs iOS 26 at launch. Model codes: A3260, A3516, A3517, A3518.
- Display
- 6.5″ OLED120 Hz · 3000 nits peak
- Chipset
- Apple A19 Pro3 nm
- Battery
- 3149 mAh20 W wireless
- Main camera
- 48 MP
- Memory
- 12 GB · 256 GB
- Weight
- 165 g156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm
Model code
Memory
What stands outKey facts from the table below, each with its source
DisplayOfficial
6.5″
OLED · 120 Hz · 1260 × 2736
ChipsetOfficial
Apple A19 Pro
iOS 26 at launch
BatteryPublic info
3149 mAh
20 W wireless
CameraOfficial
48 MP main
18 MP front
Full specifications
SourcePublic infoOfficial
| Announced | 9 September 2025 | Public info |
|---|
| Size | 6.5 inches | Official |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | Super Retina XDR display | Official |
| Resolution | 1260 × 2736 pixels (~460 ppi) | Public info |
| Chipset | A19 Pro | Official |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 26 | Official |
| RAM | 12 GB | Public info |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | Official |
| Card slot | No | Public info |
| Cameras | 48 MP Fusion camera system | Official |
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| Camera | 18 MP Center Stage camera | Official |
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| Capacity | 3149 mAh (Li-Ion) | Public info |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging | Not published | |
| Wireless charging | 20 W (MagSafe) | Official |
| Network | 5G | Official |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO 10, Bluetooth 6, Thread networking technology, Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip 11, NFC with reader mode | Official |
| NFC | Yes | Official |
| Ports | USB Type-C | Official |
| Height | 156.2 mm | Official |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 74.7 mm | Official |
| Thickness | 5.64 mm | Official |
| Weight | 165 g | Official |
| Protection | IP68 (up to 6 m for 30 min) | Official |
| Colours | Space Black / Cloud White / Light Gold / Sky Blue | Official |
| Sensors | Face ID | Official |
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| Speakers | Built-in speaker | Official |
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| Codes | A3260, A3516, A3517, A3518 | Official |
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Variants and model codes
Model codes
| Model code | Region | Covers | Sold as | Firmware |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3260 | United States, Puerto Rico, Bahrain, Canada, Guam, Kuwait, Mexico, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and US Virgin Islands | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 12 GB + 1 TB | — | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| A3516 | Japan | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 12 GB + 1 TB | — | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| A3517 | other countries and regions | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 12 GB + 1 TB | — | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| A3518 | China mainland | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 12 GB + 1 TB | — | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Memory versions
| Version | RAM | Storage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 GB + 256 GB | 12 GB | 256 GB | Official |
| 12 GB + 512 GB | 12 GB | 512 GB | Official |
| 12 GB + 1 TB | 12 GB | 1 TB | Official |
Software support
| Software at launch | iOS 26 |
|---|---|
| Update promise | Not published by the maker |
| Firmware | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Quick answers
Does the Apple iPhone Air have wireless charging?
Yes, up to 20 W.
Is the Apple iPhone Air waterproof?
It is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
Does the Apple iPhone Air support 5G?
Yes.
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Sources and changes
- Verified against: Apple official specification page (opens in a new tab) · checked 20 October 2026
- Verified against: Apple official specification page (opens in a new tab) · checked 20 October 2026
- Cross-checked with: GSMArena (independent cross-check) (opens in a new tab) · checked 20 October 2026
- 2026-10-19 · Page created from the sources listed above.
- 2026-10-20 · Updated after a re-check of the sources.
- 2026-10-20 · Updated after a re-check of the sources.
- 2026-10-20 · Updated after a re-check of the sources.