Apple’s iPhone Air model, with only 5.6 mm thickness of the company’s finest phone to date is the title. At this point, the dismantling video published by Wekihome offers remarkable information about the internal structure of the device. During the video, how Apple engineers develop special solutions for subtlety are step by step. The methods used in the design of the phone clearly show Apple’s long -term experience.
The interior architecture of the phone is like a jigsaw. The components are placed side by side, not on top of each other, but with complementary angles. Besides, almost no gaps between the pieces. This method does not reduce functionality while maintaining the thinness of the device. In addition to all these, the design language used reflects how meticulous Apple is in engineering.
iPhone Air components are specially edited
The measurements made by Wekihome show that the rear window of the iPhone Air is thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro. The 0.6 mm thick glass offers a more resistant structure than a 0.45 mm glass of the Pro model. However, a thinner panel was preferred on the screen side. The 0.919 mm display makes a difference compared to the 0.987 mm thick screen in the iPhone 17 Pro. These comparisons reveal where Apple takes a stand in favor of subtlety and robustness.
In terms of motherboard, a different picture appears. The iPhone Air’s motherboard is spreading to a wider surface than that of the iPhone 17 Pro. This is due to the fact that the overlapping components will disrupt the subtlety. For this reason, Apple had to arrange the pieces side by side. This regulation requires more efforts in terms of engineering, but maintains the subtlety of the device.
The body structure of the device is also a distinct point of attention. Titanium was preferred to increase the durability in the frame. The internal skeleton consists of aluminum and has reached extraordinary subtleties. The fact that aluminum in the battery compartment is 0.255 mm thickness is the most concrete example of this effort. In addition, this material selection supports the subtlety and supports durability.
The battery stands out as the most critical part of the iPhone Air. Only 2.8 mm thick battery offers a capacity of 3.149 mAh. The energy density is measured as 783 WH/L and the actual value is estimated to be close to 800 WH/L. This figure is not at the leading level in the market, but it is noteworthy in terms of design. However, Apple’s priority was not to increase the energy intensity, but to make the device as thin as possible.
Comparative data allows better to understand the location of the iPhone Air. The Galaxy S25 EDGE’s 3,900 mAh battery has a 758 WH/L energy density value. The Vivo X200 Fe offers a much higher efficiency with 845 WH/L. In addition, the prototypes developed by Realme have reached 887 WH/L and even 1,200 WH/L. These comparisons clearly show how battery technology in the market is progressing rapidly.
Realme’s 10,000 mAh battery reached a new level by reaching 887 WH/L. The 15,000 mAh battery introduced later saw 1,200 WH/L. Such trials reveal that much higher densities in the battery field in the field of battery. Despite this, the iPhone Air does not play at the top of the battery area. The main purpose here is to force the limits of subtlety in design.
Apple’s experience with the iPhone Air can guide foldable devices in the future. Because to show how the components can be arranged in such a thin body is also critical in the foldable form. The expectation that these experiences will be moved to new generation iPhones is strengthened. In addition to all these, the iPhone Air is not only a model, but also as an engineering work.