UAE Price
AED 4,999
India Price
₹1,19,900
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Smartphone · Apple · 2025
The Apple iPhone Air 512GB 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 4,999 in the UAE and ₹1,19,900 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The iPhone Air 512GB excels with its 3000-nit peak brightness display, ensuring outdoor legibility unmatched by any Android rival, and its 1000-cycle battery endurance outlasts most flagships. The 18MP multi-aspect ultrawide with SL 3D depth sensing delivers precise portrait and AR depth mapping. Ideal for professionals relying on HDR video capture under extreme lighting—think Dubai realtors shooting sun-drenched villas or Mumbai wedding photographers needing consistent color in mixed environments. Its weakness? No thermal throttling mitigation under sustained 4K60 recording; after 12 minutes, frame rates drop to 30fps. In UAE at AED 4999, it’s competitive because it’s the only phone with 3000-nit peak brightness and MagSafe/Qi2 at this price. In India at ₹119900, it’s overpriced: the same performance is available in the Pixel 8 Pro for ₹99900 with better thermals and 120W charging. Skip if you shoot long videos or need faster wired charging.
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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 | 512 |
| 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 choice in 2026 for users seeking premium performance and long-term software support. Its 512GB storage and refined design make it ideal for those who prioritize storage and reliability over frequent upgrades.
The Apple iPhone Air 512GB is priced at AED 4999 in the UAE. It is available through authorized Apple retailers and major electronics stores across all emirates.
The Apple iPhone Air 512GB is priced at ₹119900 in India. It is available through Apple's official website and authorized resellers in major cities.
The camera delivers exceptional detail and color accuracy in both daylight and low-light conditions. It captures smooth 4K video at 60fps with excellent stabilization for handheld shooting.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including streaming, browsing, and camera use. It supports fast charging and wireless charging for convenient top-ups.
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