UAE Price
AED 4,399
India Price
₹1,09,900
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Smartphone · Apple · 2025
The Apple iPhone Air 256GB is Apple's 2025 smartphone featuring a 6.5 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) chipset. It comes with a 3149 mAh battery. At AED 4,399 in the UAE and ₹1,09,900 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The iPhone Air 256GB excels with its A19 Pro chip delivering 12% faster AI inference than A18 Pro, a 3149mAh battery sustaining 12h44m active use, and a 18MP ultrawide with PDAF SL 3D enabling 0.2s subject tracking in low light. It targets professionals using AR apps daily, editors editing 4K video on-device, and travelers needing 5G bands 1, 3, 7, 20, 28, 38, 41, 78 for seamless UAE/India roaming. Its weakness is thermal throttling: sustained 4K60 recording drops to 30fps after 8 minutes due to aluminum frame heat dissipation limits. In UAE at AED 4399, it’s competitive because it’s the only sub-4500 AED phone with MagSafe/Qi2 15W wireless and all major 5G bands. In India at ₹109900, it’s overpriced — the Xiaomi 14 Ultra offers 200MP main, 90W wired, and same 5G bands for ₹94900, making this a premium-only choice for iOS ecosystem loyalists who prioritize 3D biometrics and iOS 26.4’s privacy features over raw camera specs.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 3149 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 20 wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 3149 mAh |
| Single | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Single | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3517 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3517 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in) |
| Weight | 165 g (5.82 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield) |
| SIM | eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time) |
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2736 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue |
| Models | iPhone18,4, A3517, A3260, A3518, A3516 |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 780.00 / £ 649.00 / € 825.00 |
| Display | 998 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -29.8 LUFS (Average) |
| Battery | Active use score 12:44h |
| Energy | Class A |
| Battery | 40:00h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C |
| Announced | 2025, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, September 19 |
| OS | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.4 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the iPhone Air.
Yes, it remains a strong value in 2026 due to its premium build, long-term software support, and smooth performance that outlasts most competitors. For users seeking a reliable, future-proof iPhone without the latest flagship price, it's a smart choice.
The Apple iPhone Air 256GB is priced at AED 4399 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized Apple retailers and major electronics stores across the country.
The Apple iPhone Air 256GB is priced at ₹109900 in India. It is available through Apple's official stores and authorized dealers nationwide.
The camera delivers sharp, vibrant photos with excellent dynamic range and fast autofocus in all lighting conditions. It handles low-light scenes with remarkable clarity and captures smooth 4K video at 60fps.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including browsing, streaming, and camera use. It supports all-day endurance without needing a midday charge for most users.
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