While I never asked for a thinner iPhone, now that the iPhone Air exists, I need to have it. If you’re also looking to get your hands on Apple’s slimmest iPhone, here’s everything you need to know, including how to save hundreds on your purchase.
The ultrathin iPhone Air is now available for preorder. At just 5.6mm thick and 165 grams, it’s the lightest entry in the new lineup of offerings from Apple and may prove to be a worthy rival to the Galaxy S25 Edge. Apple’s “awe dropping” event unveiled this new member of the iPhone family, among other exciting announcements like the iPhone 17 series, the Apple Watch Series 11.
If you’re looking to get your hands on the iPhone Air, keep reading for launch deals and trade-in offers. 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
Free iPhone, anyone? With T-Mobile, you could technically pocket a new iPhone Air for free via bill credits. If you’re trading in an old phone, you can save up to $1,000 if you’re on an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan, which would pretty much cover the price of your new device. You can save up to $830 if you’re on an Experience More or Go5G Plus plan, or $300 for most other plans.
There are also discounts for those switching their existing number over from another carrier. Both a new line and trade-in will also save you $830.
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.
Sign up for a new line on Verizon’s Unlimited Ultimate plan and trade in an eligible device to save up to $1,000 off your iPhone Air. Your savings will be applied via 36 monthly bill credits. And lastly, the phone you trade in must be from Apple, Google, Motorola or Samsung.
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Up to $1,000 off with new line and trade-in Apple iPhone Air at Boost Mobile
Save up to $830 off the iPhone 17 series on Boost Mobile’s $65 per month Infinite Access for iPhone plan. That’ll drop the cost of your new iPhone Air to less than $5 per month. Or prepay for the phone up front and score an entire year of free service.
Apple iPhone Air at US Cellular
Add a new line and save up to $1,099 on the iPhone Air at US Cellular. To secure this deal and your basically free iPhone, you’ll need to activate a line on an Unlimited Data Basic, Everyday or Even Better 3.0 plan (which includes business plans), with no trade-in required. Your discount will be via bill credits over 36 months. If you prefer to prepay, you can save $350 and there’s no activation fee when purchased online.
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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 colors: 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.