Those looking for a slimmer iPhone have a lot to celebrate—today is iPhone Air pre-order day. 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, Apple Watch Series 11, and more. At just 5.6mm thick and 165 grams, it’s definitely the lightest entry in Apple’s new lineup and could prove to be a worthy competitor 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 available trade-in offers, to help you save. We’ll be updating this page frequently as new deals drop, so keep checking back. And be sure to snag a compatible case for your new phone to protect it.
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We’ve compiled information on where you can pre-order the iPhone Air. We’ll continue to expand this list as more retailers and carriers post their pre-order offers.
Pre-order iPhone Air
Apple iPhone Air Apple Store
If you’re looking for the thinnest iPhone, pre-orders for the new iPhone Air Start on Friday, September 12. If you have an older device to trade in, you can get anywhere from $40 to $700 in trade-in credit. You’ll also get 3% cash back if you buy with your Apple Card.* Apple is also partnering with carriers like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Boost Mobile to offer enhanced trade-in credit of up to $1,100 if you’re looking for a service plan.
Apple iPhone Air at T-Mobile
While it doesn’t have a live pre-order link right now, T-Mobile is set to run a few pre-order deals for the iPhone Air. The biggest discount is available to those who trade in a device in any condition, up to $1,100 for grabs. It can get you the base model for free via bill credit. Other promotions are offering up to $1,000 off when you switch to T-Mobile, no trade-in required, depending on which plan you choose.
AT&T is offering up to $840 off the new iPhone Air when you trade in your old iPhone and take out a qualifying plan.
Apple iPhone Air in plain sight
You can save on your iPhone Air by buying sight-tested by trading in your old device. The amount you save will depend on which phone you’re trading in, as well as its condition.
Apple iPhone Air at Verizon
When pre-orders for the iPhone Airs open on September 12th at Verizon, you can get up to $650. You must purchase the phone and have a new line on an Unlimited Ultimate, Postpaid Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Hosting plan. If you keep your account open for at least six months, you’ll get a $200 Verizon e-Gift Card. Finally, the phone you’re trading in must be from Apple, Google, Motorola, or Samsung.
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When is the iPhone Air launching?
The iPhone Air was announced on September 9. You can pre-order your new iPhone from the Apple Store or from select retailers and carriers starting this Friday, September 12. The phones will ship on the official launch date, September 19. If you’re interested in the iPhone 17, we’ve also covered pre-orders for that series.
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How much does the iPhone Air cost?
Prices vary depending on the amount of storage purchased, but the iPhone Air starts at $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 important things 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 display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a peak 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 specs comparison of the entire new lineup.
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*All information about Apple Card has been independently collected by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.
