Apple’s latest release , the iPhone Air , is more than just another addition to the lineup—it feels like a carefully aimed strike at Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge . At only 5.6 millimeters thick, the Air earns the title of Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever, undercutting Samsung’s Edge by a hair. At launch, the reaction in Cupertino was unusually loud; attendees described the Air as sharp, refined, and instantly recognizable as “something new.”Read also Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge buyers in the UK get a free tablet and moreThe catchStill, no phone comes without trade-offs. Why it mattersDespite those concerns, analysts believe the iPhone Air has the potential to become a bestseller. Whether the smaller battery holds up or not, the Air feels like a statement that Apple isn’t done surprising us.