Apple iPhone Air pre order & where to buy in US, UK, Canada
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The new iPhone Air will soon be available to pre order and buy! This is one of the most exciting launches from Apple’s September event that took place on the 9th of the month. It’s the thinnest iPhone to date, comes with a 6.5″ screen, and Apple’s top A19 Pro chip. However, it has slightly reduced battery capacity to allow for the extra slim design.
Apple likes to stick to a predictable schedule – new iPhones are available to pre-order on the Friday immediately following the keynote, with the first units landing in customers’ hands the following Friday. It’s the very same this year, which means the iPhone 17 release date is September 19. We can see on the Apple website that iPhone Air pre orders go live at 5 AM PDT on September 12.
- Pre order date: September 12th
- Release date: September 19th
- Starting Price: $999 / £999
- What is it?: The brand new iPhone design from Apple, its slimmest phone to date
- Features: 5.6mm thick, 165g weight, A19 Pro chip (based on TSMC’s 3NP process), 6.5″ 120Hz ProMotion screen, 3,149  mAh battery (smaller than the others), single‑lens 48 MP rear camera, 20W wireless charging
- Latest update:Â Apple has launched the iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air; pre orders confirmed for September 12
Below, you’ll find a list of the main retailers in the US, UK, and Canada expected to carry the new iPhones. While not all product pages are live yet, these stores have consistently offered Apple’s flagship smartphones each year, so it’s very likely they’ll be stocking the iPhone 17 range as soon as sales go live. If you’re looking for the other iPhone 17 models, check out our iPhone 17, Pro, and Pro Max pre order guide.
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Apple iPhone Air – US retailers
Starting with the US, here are the best retailers in the region, based on previous iPhone launches.
| Retailer | iPhone Air |
|---|---|
| Amazon US | iPhone Air |
| Apple | iPhone Air |
| B&H | iPhone Air |
| Best Buy | iPhone Air |
Apple iPhone Air – UK retailers
For UK buyers, we’ve listed the main stores you’ll want to look out for below.
| Retailer | iPhone Air |
|---|---|
| Amazon UK | iPhone Air |
| Apple | iPhone Air |
| Currys | iPhone Air |
Apple iPhone Air – Canada retailers
Lastly, we have the best Canadian retailers, which typically match what we see from the US. The links below will direct you to the CA storefronts.
| Retailer | iPhone Air |
|---|---|
| Amazon CA | iPhone Air |
| Apple | iPhone Air |
| Best Buy CA | iPhone Air |
Can you pre order the iPhone Air?
Yes, iPhone 17 pre orders have been confirmed for September 12, along with the iPhone 17 series. Going back years now, Apple has always given consumers the option to pre order their phones – typically about a week before the official release date, and it’s no different in 2025. That means the official release date comes on the 19th – Apple has already confirmed this.
How much does the iPhone Air cost?
Given the iPhone Air is essentially replacing the iPhone Plus, you’d expect it to lie somewhere between the standard iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Pro in terms of price. Well, we don’t have to speculate anymore; here are the official starting prices.
- iPhone Air (256GB) – $999
- iPhone Air (512GB) – $1,999
- iPhone Air (1TB) – $1,399
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