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Dave Smith

Here are the main features you're sacrificing if you buy Apple's new ultra-thin iPhone Air

A person holds an iPhone Air (Credit: Nic Coury / AFP—Getty Images)

Apple’s new iPhone Air represents the company’s boldest design statement in years, delivering the thinnest iPhone ever made at just 5.6mm thick. But for buyers considering this ultra-slim device, understanding the trade-offs is crucial. Despite packing the powerful A19 Pro chip and starting at $999, the iPhone Air makes significant compromises to achieve its svelte profile.

Camera system limitations are the biggest sacrifice

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