What the reviewers said
Android Police US
8/10Nov 1, 2025The thinnest iPhone ever offers fewer compromises than expected; its single camera and battery are the main limits, but it is a delight for non-camera enthusiasts.
- Very thin, light, and comfortable to hold
- Strong build with titanium frame and IP68
- Bright, smooth 120Hz 6.5-inch display
- Center Stage selfie camera works well
- Reliable everyday performance and fast apps
- Single rear camera with no telephoto or wide
- Battery life and charging speed are compromised
- Slightly lopsided speaker audio
- Camera Control button rarely useful
- iOS 26 glitches and added complexity
Tech Advisor UK
3.5/5Oct 17, 2025Gorgeous, fast and superb-screened, but compromised camera, speakers and battery make it hard to recommend over the iPhone 17.
- Gorgeous, durable ultra-slim titanium design
- Excellent OLED display with high peak brightness
- Strong performance including gaming
- Strong main camera
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Weak zoom photography
- Poor, washed-out mono speaker
- Slow 20W charging
- Too expensive for what it offers
- No fingerprint sensor; eSIM-only
Pocket-lint UK
3.5/5Oct 7, 2025Stunningly light and thin with a striking design, but the single camera, weak battery life and glossy titanium sides are significant compromises. Best suited to style-focused buyers.
- Extremely thin and light, very noticeable in hand
- Bright 120Hz ProMotion display
- Performance handled demanding games and editing easily
- Doesn't run as hot as expected
- Feels durable with Ceramic Shield front and back
- Only one 48MP rear lens, no ultra-wide or telephoto
- Battery life is not stellar
- Glossy titanium sides attract smudges
- Camera low-light performance trails iPhone 17 Pro
- Expensive at $1,000 for limited camera hardware
Android Central US
4/5Oct 6, 2025A thin, light iPhone with a 6.5-inch screen and premium titanium build, but it trades away cameras, speaker quality and battery capacity. Best for those who prioritize thinness and lightness.
- Very thin 5.6mm body and light 165g weight
- 6.5-inch screen balances small and large phones
- Premium titanium design, sturdy in use
- A19 Pro, 12GB RAM and 256GB base storage
- Loud earpiece speaker for calls and quick media
- Battery capacity is small; power users need midday charge
- Single earpiece speaker lacks stereo quality and distorts at high volume
- No telephoto or ultrawide camera
- Accessories like cases or MagSafe batteries nearly essential
- Brightness throttling remains a display pain point
Tom's Guide US
3.5/5Sep 25, 2025Remarkably thin, durable and fast, with A19 Pro performance, but the single camera and steep price are real compromises. Worth buying for those wanting a slim phone.
- Stunningly thin and light design
- Durable titanium build and Ceramic Shield
- Bright 6.5-inch ProMotion display
- Strong A19 Pro performance
- Good main camera and Center Stage front camera
- Only a single rear camera, no telephoto or ultrawide
- No faster charging
- Camera bump area can run warm
- Battery life behind iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Steep $999 starting price
TechRadar UK
4/5Sep 17, 2025Apple's thinnest iPhone yet, a striking design with a strong display and fast chip, but a single rear camera and average battery life hold it back. Best for those who…
- Extremely thin and light design at 5.64mm and 165g
- Titanium frame and Ceramic Shield glass feel durable
- 6.5-inch ProMotion OLED display is excellent
- A19 Pro chip delivers snappy performance
- Single 48MP rear camera limits flexibility
- Battery life decent but not class-leading
- Gets warm during fast charging or heavy gaming
The Verge US
7/10Sep 17, 2025A remarkably thin and light phone that trades battery life and camera versatility for its slim design; best for undemanding users who value portability.
- Shockingly thin and light, easy to carry in pockets
- Noticeably more comfortable to hold for long periods
- Single 48MP rear camera produces good image quality
- A19 Pro chip performs well day to day
- Battery life is just okay and drains quickly
- No ultrawide camera
- Curved edges and smooth back make grip less secure
- Pricey for the battery life offered
Surprisingly decent battery life and performance for an ultrathin phone, but the single camera, weak thermals and high price limit its appeal. Best for early adopters.
- Incredibly thin and light, feels durable
- Better-than-expected battery life for its size
- Strong performance from A19 Pro
- Bright OLED with 120Hz refresh rate
- Reliable cellular performance with C1X modem
- Battery life may still disappoint heavy users
- Single 48MP rear camera is limiting
- Expensive for what it offers; USB 2 transfer speeds
- No mmWave 5G support
- Camera area gets very hot under heavy load
Verdicts, pros and cons are short summaries in our words of each publisher's review; scores are as the publisher gave them. Specs are taken from the reviews' spec boxes — where they differ, we show the value most of them give; price is the US launch price of the base model. Read the originals for the full picture.
