Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
After eight months of constantly switching between the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and every color variation in between, I finally figured out which iPhone is actually worth the money. In this honest long-term iPhone Air review, I break down my real-world experience owning both the Cloud White and Space Black iPhone Air, why I returned the iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange, and why I believe the iPhone Air represents the future of Apple's smartphone lineup. From battery life concerns and the single rear camera setup, to the upgraded ultra-wide front lens, 2x zoom performance, MagSafe charging, and the impossibly lightweight in-hand feel, this video covers what most iPhone Air reviews are missing.
00:00 iPhone Air 8 Months Later
02:16 Why the iPhone Air Is the Future
02:27 The Camera: One Lens in the Real World
03:54 The Upgraded Front Camera & Ultra-Wide
05:02 Do You Really Need More Than 2x Zoom?
06:01 The Truth About iPhone Air Battery Life
07:43 USB-C Changes Everything
07:59 How the iPhone Air Really Feels After 8 Months
09:06 Going Back to the 17 Pro Felt Massive
09:38 What the Pro Still Wins At
09:48 Final Verdict: Less Phone, More Phone
#iphoneair #iphonepro
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After eight months of constantly switching between the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and every color variation in between, I finally figured out which iPhone is actually worth the money. In this honest long-term iPhone Air review, I break down my real-world experience owning both the Cloud White and Space Black iPhone Air, why I returned the iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange, and why I believe the iPhone Air represents the future of Apple's smartphone lineup. From battery life concerns and the single rear camera setup, to the upgraded ultra-wide front lens, 2x zoom performance, MagSafe charging, and the impossibly lightweight in-hand feel, this video covers what most iPhone Air reviews are missing.
00:00 iPhone Air 8 Months Later
02:16 Why the iPhone Air Is the Future
02:27 The Camera: One Lens in the Real World
03:54 The Upgraded Front Camera & Ultra-Wide
05:02 Do You Really Need More Than 2x Zoom?
06:01 The Truth About iPhone Air Battery Life
07:43 USB-C Changes Everything
07:59 How the iPhone Air Really Feels After 8 Months
09:06 Going Back to the 17 Pro Felt Massive
09:38 What the Pro Still Wins At
09:48 Final Verdict: Less Phone, More Phone
#iphoneair #iphonepro
===================================================
My Equipment
Cameras: Sony ZV-E10 II - geni.us/NW09IEM
Main Lens: Sigma 16mm f/1.4 - geni.us/gLkhT
Top Down Lens: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 - geni.us/lgflcT
Third: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - geni.us/7mRy
Lights:
Key Light: Amaran Verge Max LED Video - geni.us/ucYER
Fill Light: Neewer 660 - geni.us/tHPjkEY
Back Light Amaran 60ds - geni.us/xQyQC1
Godox Lantern Softbox - geni.us/dktQDk4'
Rode Microphone - geni.us/TzrAtlL
My Desk Setup
Computer: geni.us/ATXgxA
Monitors: geni.us/FXhVA
Desk Mic: geni.us/KcBXVF
Clock: geni.us/HtZT
3D Printer: geni.us/dBXyy8
iPad: geni.us/KAjxAiY
Speakers: geni.us/GsXU
Follow me elsewhere:
instagram.com/theapplebias
Visit my site: applebias.com
* Most of the links above are affiliate links. If you click on them before making a purchase, it will help support the channel. However, please don’t feel obligated to make a purchase. Simply watching my video means the world to me.
