Overview

• The GSMArena review finds the iPhone Air at 5.6mm and 165g with A19 Pro, 12GB RAM, a single 48MP rear camera and a 3,149mAh battery, posting strong benchmarks and cooler performance than Galaxy S25 Edge but only a modest single speaker and average endurance.
• Financial Express highlights a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED with ProMotion up to 120Hz and peak 3,000 nits, Ceramic Shield 2, eSIM-only connectivity with Apple’s C1X modem and N1 wireless chip, and day-long battery under moderate use.
• Forbes argues the Air’s real appeal is its 165g weight, noting trade-offs that include no ultrawide or telephoto camera, no stereo speakers and middling battery life.
• Investopedia’s roundup says the base iPhone 17 delivers unusually strong value with more storage, better battery life and enhanced display features, while heavy gaming can run hot and reviewers steer power users to the 17 Pro for superior cooling.
• Times Now reports the first notable online discount in India for the iPhone 17, with Zepto listing it at an effective Rs 77,829 versus the Rs 82,900 launch price.