Apple(US:AAPL) CNETยท2025-10-20 12:01Camera Performance - The iPhone Air features a single 48-megapixel wide-angle rear camera with 2x optical quality zoom, a departure from multi-camera systems [3] - Image quality is comparable to other new Apple phones, excluding zoom capabilities, but may not meet expectations for a phone in the $1,000 price range [5] Battery Life - The iPhone Air's battery generally lasts a full day with moderate use on Wi-Fi, with approximately 20% remaining at bedtime [7] - Heavier usage with cellular data may require recharging during the day [7] - A 30-minute charging test showed the phone going from dead to 54% [10] - Wireless charging increased the battery from 17% to 64% in 30 minutes [10] Durability - The iPhone Air is durable and can withstand bending forces without damage [13] - Some users reported scratches potentially caused by material transfer from old in-store MagSafe displays, which can be wiped away [14] Audio Quality - The iPhone Air has a single speaker at the top, unlike the dual stereo speakers found in other iPhones [16] - The single speaker can result in lopsided audio when watching videos, which is a notable shortcoming given the phone's price [16][17]