iPhone Air

“The thin design makes this phone feel like the future, but Apple had to make compromises to achieve it that certainly affect your day-to-day use.”

“The iPhone Air might not wow serious photographers, but its ultra-thin build and balanced feature set make it a great choice for those on the go.”

ZDNET's main iPhone Air evaluation (a week of testing with key takeaways and buying advice); no numeric rating shown.

“But even if you end up passing on the Air, there's no denying it's an impressive engineering feat.”

“If you've been patiently waiting the return of slim and lightweight phones for the last decade, you will love the iPhone Air.”

“It might not be the most affordable iPhone or the one with the most cameras, but for anyone who puts a premium on style and sleekness, the iPhone Air is without a doubt Apple's coolest handset in years.”

“Apple's thinnest phone ever is a marvel of engineering, but it comes with tradeoffs to the camera and battery life that may not be acceptable for everyone.”

“And yet, despite those grievances, the iPhone Air truly does feel like a breath of fresh air.”

“Battery life is solid if not class-leading, and the single 48MP camera limits flexibility, but for those who value design and portability above all else it’s sexy and stunning”

“The iPhone Air delivers remarkable performance in a super thin and light design that’s very durable.”

“The Apple iPhone Air is an exciting phone that favors design and aesthetics over features and raw performance.”

“But you don’t get a dramatically thinner phone without giving up a few things. And those things, boiled down to two categories, are battery life and camera versatility.”

“The ultra-thin iPhone Air is better than you’d expect, but it’s still too high a price to pay for a slim frame.”