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iPhone Air: Apple's Thinnest Phone with Surprising Durability

9/21/2025

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iFixit’s teardown of the iPhone Air reveals it is Apple's thinnest phone at 5.6mm, featuring a redesigned camera plateau and a partially embedded logic board for added protection.
The durable titanium frame has weak points due to plastic gaps for cellular interference.
It includes a removable 12.26 watt-hour battery, shared with the MagSafe Battery pack.
iFixit rated its repairability at 7 out of 10, noting easier access to the battery and screen.
JerryRigEverything's durability test indicates the Ceramic Shield 2 glass is resilient but prone to glare.

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Story summary

iFixit’s teardown of the iPhone Air reveals it is Apple's thinnest phone at 5.6mm, featuring a redesigned camera plateau and a partially embedded logic board for added protection.
The durable titanium frame has weak points due to plastic gaps for cellular interference.
It includes a removable 12.26 watt-hour battery, shared with the MagSafe Battery pack.
iFixit rated its repairability at 7 out of 10, noting easier access to the battery and screen.
JerryRigEverything's durability test indicates the Ceramic Shield 2 glass is resilient but prone to glare.