Those looking for a slimmed-down iPhone have much to celebrate — the ultrathin iPhone Air is now available for preorder. Apple’s “awe dropping” event unveiled the newest member of the iPhone family, a slimmer version of the phone, among other exciting announcements, including the iPhone 17 series, the Apple Watch Series 11 and more.
At just 5.6mm thick and 165 grams, the new iPhone Air is definitely the lightest entry in the new lineup of offerings from Apple and may prove to be a worthy rival to the Galaxy S25 Edge.
If you’re looking to get your hands on the deliciously thin iPhone Air, we’ve got the details below, including launch deals and trade-in offers available to help you save. CNET’s team of shopping experts will be updating this page frequently as new offers drop, so keep checking back. And be sure to snag a compatible case for your new phone to keep it protected.
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We’ve gathered information on where you can preorder the iPhone Air below. We’ll continue to expand this list as more retailers and carriers post their preorder offers.
Preorder the iPhone Air Apple iPhone Air at the Apple store
If you’re looking for the thinnest iPhone, preorders for the new iPhone Air are now up and running. If you have an older device to trade in, you can get between $40 and $700 in trade-in credit. You’ll also get 3% cash back if you purchase with your Apple Card.* Apple also partners with carriers like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Boost Mobile, which offer an enhanced trade-in credit of up to $1,100 if you’re looking for a service plan.
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Save up to $700 with trade-in, up to $1,100 with carrier Apple iPhone Air at T-Mobile
Though it doesn’t have preorder links live right now, T-Mobile is set to run a few preorder deals that apply to the iPhone Air. The biggest discount is available for those trading in a device, in any condition, with up to $1,100 up for grabs. That can net you the base model for free via bill credits. Other promotions offer up to $1,000 off when switching to T-Mobile, no trade-in required, depending on what plan you opt for.
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Up to $1,100 off with trade-in
AT&T is offering up to $840 off the new iPhone Air when you trade in an old iPhone and take out an eligible plan.
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Save up to $830 with trade in Apple iPhone Air at Visible
You can save on your iPhone Air when buying from Visible by trading in your old device. The amount you save will depend on which phone you trade in as well as its condition.
Verizon is offering up to $650 off your new iPhone Air if you preorder via the carrier. You must purchase the phone and have a new line on a Unlimited Ultimate, postpaid Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Welcome plan. If you keep the account for at least six months, you’ll get a $200 Verizon e-gift card. And lastly, the phone you trade in must be from Apple, Google, Motorola or Samsung.
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Get $650 off plus a $200 gift card with trade in
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When does the iPhone Air launch?
The iPhone Air was announced Sept. 9. Preorders for the new iPhone kicked off at the Apple Store and from select retailers and carriers on Sept. 12. The phones will ship on the official launch date, Sept. 19. If you’re curious about the iPhone 17, we’ve covered preorders for that series, too.
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07:18 How much does the iPhone Air cost?
Prices differ depending on the amount of storage you buy, but the iPhone Air starts from $999 (£999, AU$1,799).
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What colors does the iPhone Air come in?
The iPhone Air comes in four colorways: space black, cloud white, light gold and sky blue.
What are the highlights to know about the iPhone Air?
This phone is 5.6mm thick and weighs just 165 grams. It also has a 6.5-inch OLED ProMotion display with a refresh rate adjusting from 120Hz, a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits and a scratch-resistant Ceramic Shield 2 coating. The iPhone Air also has an A19 Pro chip, Apple’s C1 5G modem, a titanium frame and a single 48-megapixel main camera. It’s available with 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of storage. You can read more about this phone from CNET’s own Abrar Al-Heeti or check out our spec comparison of the entire new lineup.
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*All information about the Apple Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.