Apple’s new iPhone Air has quickly become a talking point—not only for its performance and design but also for its incredible thinness. At just 6.1mm, the iPhone Air is Apple’s thinnest smartphone ever, rivaling some of the slimmest Android flagships on the market. But how does it really compare when placed next to popular devices like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Google Pixel 10, and Xiaomi 14?
Let’s dive into the numbers to see how the iPhone Air competes on thickness, weight, and battery life.
Why Thinness Still Matters
While many users focus on cameras, processors, or battery size, the thickness of a device plays a significant role in daily comfort. A thinner phone like the iPhone Air slips easily into jeans, bags, or running belts without creating bulk. It also makes one-handed use easier, which is something Apple continues to prioritize for people on the go.
That said, ultra-slim designs can come with trade-offs—like smaller batteries compared to thicker phones. Apple claims that through improved efficiency, the iPhone Air still delivers a full day of use, but power users may still lean toward bulkier models with larger battery reserves.
The iPhone Air: A New Benchmark for Thinness
With a titanium frame, improved internal architecture, and Apple’s latest A19 Pro chip, the iPhone Air manages to deliver all-day performance despite its extreme thinness. At 5.64 mm, it feels more like a design experiment turned mainstream reality. But every fraction of a millimeter comes at a cost—so how does it measure up against Samsung, Google, Xiaomi, and others?
| Smartphone (2024–2025 flagships) | Thickness | Weight | Battery life metric* |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone Air | 5.64 mm | 165 g | Up to 27 hrs video playback |
| iPhone 17 | 7.95 mm | 177 g | Up to 30 hrs video playback |
| iPhone 17 Pro | 8.75 mm | ≈204–206 g | Up to 39 hrs video playback |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | 8.75 mm | ≈231–233 g | Up to 39 hrs video playback |
| Galaxy S24 (the slimmer S series model) | 7.6 mm | 167–168 g | 4000 mAh |
| Galaxy S25 | 7.2 mm | 162 g | Up to ~29 hrs video playback |
| Galaxy S25+ | 7.3 mm | 190 g | Up to ~29–30 hrs video playback |
| Galaxy S25 Ultra | 8.2 mm | 218 g | 5000 mAh |
| Galaxy S25 Edge | 5.8 mm | — | ~24 hrs video playback (marketing) |
| Pixel 10 | ≈8.6 mm | ≈204 g | ~4835–4970 mAh (leaked) |
| Pixel 10 Pro | ≈8.6 mm | ≈207 g | ~4700–4870 mAh (leaked) |
| Pixel 10 Pro XL | ≈8.5 mm | ≈232 g | ~5078–5200 mAh (leaked) |
| Pixel 10 Pro Fold (folded) | ≈10.8 mm | ≈258 g | ~5015 mAh (leaked) |
| Xiaomi 15 | 8.08 mm (8.48 mm Liquid Silver) | 191–192 g | 5240 mAh |
| Xiaomi 15 Ultra | 9.35–9.48 mm | 226–229 g | 5410 mAh |
| OnePlus 13 | 8.5–8.9 mm (finish-dependent) | 210–213 g | 6000 mAh (typical, dual-cell) |
| Sony Xperia 1 VI | 8.2 mm | 192 g | 5000 mAh |
| Huawei Pura 70 Ultra | 8.4 mm | ≈226 g | ≈5100–5200 mAh |
| Honor Magic 6 Pro | 8.9 mm | ≈225–229 g | 5600 mAh (silicon-carbon) |
*Battery life metric shows Apple/Samsung’s official “up to” video playback hours, where given; otherwise, typical battery capacity (mAh). Real-world life varies.
