**The iPhone Air: Apple’s Most Slender Smartphone to Date**
Apple has reached an impressive landmark with the introduction of the iPhone Air, which is now the slimmest iPhone ever made, breaking the previous record set by the iPhone 6 since 2014. With an elegant thickness of only 5.6mm, the iPhone Air not just establishes a new benchmark for Apple but also outperforms its present Android rivals in terms of thinness.
### A New Standard in Slimness
The iPhone Air’s remarkable thickness of 5.6mm makes it more slender than any current Android smartphone, with the nearest competitor being the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge at 5.8mm. Significantly, Google’s models have lagged behind, as their thinnest variant, the Pixel 2, hails from 2017 and measures 7.8mm.
Nonetheless, while the iPhone Air is the slimmest iPhone so far, it does not claim the title of the slimmest smartphone ever released. Several older models continue to hold that accolade, highlighting the ongoing progress of smartphone design.
### Historical Rivals
As per research conducted by Macworld’s David Price, three prominent smartphones are thinner than the iPhone Air:
1. **Motorola Moto Z** – At a mere 5.2mm, this device debuted in 2016 and remains a noteworthy example of extreme slimness.
2. **Oppo R5** – With a thickness of 4.9mm, this smartphone was launched in 2014, the same year as the iPhone 6, and has since been lauded for its slender design.
3. **vivo X5Max** – The slimmest non-folding phone on record, the vivo X5Max features a stunning thickness of 4.8mm, also released in 2014, marking it as a pivotal year for slim devices.
### The Folding Phone Discussion
Price’s assessment overlooks folding phones, which can achieve thinner dimensions when unfolded. If considered, the Honor Magic V5 and the Oppo Find N5 would jointly hold the title of the slimmest phone, each at 4.2mm. However, the practicality of thickness tends to be more relevant when the device is stored in a pocket rather than when being actively used.
### Conclusion
The iPhone Air signifies a major milestone in smartphone design, reflecting Apple’s dedication to innovation and aesthetics. While it may not be the thinnest phone ever, its status as the thinnest iPhone is a showcase of the brand’s continual progression in the competitive smartphone landscape. As technology improves, it will be captivating to observe how manufacturers rise to the challenge of developing even slimmer devices without sacrificing functionality.
