Cases and glass for a very thin phone
The iPhone Air is the thinnest phone on these pages: Apple measures it at 5.64mm deep, 156.2mm tall and 74.7mm wide, with a 6.5-inch screen and a weight of 165 grams. Thinness is the point of it, so the cases that suit it best add as little as they can: a thin clear shell, a soft silicone case, or a skin that covers the back without adding a case at all.
A case, screen protector, camera protector or set is listed on this page when its own model choices name the iPhone Air. Pick the iPhone Air in those choices when you order: the same product is often made in many sizes, and the choice decides which one is sent. Cables, chargers and holders are not listed by phone, because they fit every phone; they are linked further down.
What is here for it
- Thin cases: ultra thin hard cases and thin clear silicone. See hard and slim cases.
- Skins: a full-wrap faux leather skin with a diamond texture. See back films and skins.
- Magnetic cases, MagSafe-compatible, in clear and with a large window.
- Mirror cases, with a mirror on the back for make-up. See mirror cases.
- Cases that carry things: a PU leather flip wallet, a clear card slot case, a bumper with a lanyard, and a case with a braided crossbody strap.
- A battery case, for a phone that needs to last a long day. See battery cases.
- Tempered glass, in 3-packs and with a fitting frame or dust-free kit.
What is different about the Air
On the back, Apple lists one camera, the 48MP Fusion camera, which also gives the 2x zoom, under a sapphire crystal lens cover. Cases for the Air are cut for that single camera, so a case for any other iPhone will not line up. Camera Control sits on the side and takes a click, a light press and a slide: check how each case meets it in the photos.
Charging is slower than on the Pro phones. Apple rates the Air at up to 20W on MagSafe and Qi2, and its USB-C port moves files at USB 2 speed. See magnetic wireless chargers.
Questions people ask about iPhone Air cases
Do I need a SIM tool for the iPhone Air?
No. Apple says the Air works with eSIM only and is not compatible with physical SIM cards, so it has no tray to open. The SIM tools are for other phones.
Will an iPhone 17 case fit the Air?
No. The Air is a different shape and thinner, with one camera where the 17 has two. Choose iPhone Air in the model choices.
Is a skin enough protection?
A skin guards the back against scratches and adds grip, but it does nothing for a drop onto a corner. If drops worry you, a thin case with raised edges does more, as the guide to choosing a case explains.
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