iPhone Air: 30 Day HONEST Review.

About this video

• Video Title: iPhone Air: 30 Day HONEST Review.
• Channel: Joshua Chang
• Speakers: Joshua Chang
• Duration: 13:13

Overview

This video provides an honest 30-day review of the iPhone Air, focusing on its design, display, durability, cameras, and battery life. The reviewer, Joshua Chang, shares his personal experience and addresses key questions about the trade-offs associated with a thinner phone, battery longevity, and overall satisfaction with the device.

Key takeaways

• Design and Ergonomics: The iPhone Air's thinness is a significant design feature that, after 30 days, becomes normal and makes other phones feel bulky. It's described as Apple's most ergonomic and comfortable phone.
• Display Quality: Despite its thinness, the display matches the pixel density and brightness of the iPhone 17 Pro and appears more immersive due to its slightly larger screen size.
• Durability: While it appears fragile, the iPhone Air is surprisingly durable, with the reviewer using it caseless and without a screen protector. Minor hairline scratches are present after 30 days, but the overall build quality is impressive. The Ceramic Shield 2 is noted as being more scratch and crack-resistant.
• Camera Limitations: The single-lens camera system is a trade-off, lacking the ultrawide and telephoto capabilities of Pro models, which can be missed in certain situations. However, the reviewer suggests this limitation can lead to more present, less screen-focused experiences.
• Battery Life: Regular daily use sees the battery lasting between 75-100%, requiring a charge by around 9 PM to stay above 20%. For extended days out, a power bank is necessary to avoid battery anxiety. The reviewer finds this trade-off acceptable for the thinness.
• Audio Limitation: The iPhone Air has only one earpiece speaker, meaning sound primarily comes from one side. While acceptable for watching videos, it significantly impacts volume and clarity when using speakerphone for calls, especially in noisy environments.
• Overall Verdict: The reviewer concludes that the thinner, lighter form factor of the iPhone Air is worth the trade-offs, including the single camera, single speaker, and smaller battery. He finds the phone to be a comfortable and satisfying device after a month of use.