Overview

• JerryRigEverything measured about 216 pounds of concentrated force to crack the iPhone Air’s front glass, with the phone remaining at least partially functional and holding its bent shape.
• Apple had demonstrated resistance to 130 pounds of bend pressure, and independent tests broadly corroborate strong structural performance for the ultra‑thin model.
• iFixit’s teardown shows a redesigned layout that moves the logic board into a camera plateau to free space for a metal‑encased 12.26 Wh battery, the same cell used in Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack, and it assigned a provisional 7/10 repairability score.
• The teardown notes the bare frame bends more easily at antenna gap areas, yet assembled units proved highly resilient; the Air also features electrically releasable battery adhesive and a modular, 3D‑printed titanium USB‑C port.
• Drop and heat trials from EverythingApplePro found the Air’s titanium frame and Ceramic Shield 2 outperform aluminum iPhone 17 Pro models in many scenarios, as separate reports highlight cosmetic scuffs on certain finishes such as Air Space Black and Pro Deep Blue.