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Jul 20, 2026 3:34 PM

256GB Apple iPhone Air Smartphone (Unlocked, 4 Colors)

$840

$1,000

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Best Buy has 256GB Apple iPhone Air Unlocked Smartphone (2025, various colors) for $839.99. Shipping is free for or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Note: You can add a 3-Month Lively (from Best Buy) Unlimited Talk, Text & Data Prepaid Plan SIM Kit and 1-Month Visible Pro+ Unlimited Talk, Text & Data Prepaid Plan SIM Kit to cart for Free with your iPhone Air order (optional).

Thanks to Deal Hunter idk_then for posting this deal.

Available colors: Specs:
  • 6.5" 2736x1260 120Hz LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display
  • Apple A19 Pro 6-Core Processor
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB Internal Storage
  • Main Camera: 48MP (wide)
  • Selfie Camera: 18MP (ultrawide)
  • WiFi 7 | Bluetooth 6.0 | NFC
  • FaceID unlocking
  • 3149mAh Battery
  • USB 2.0 Type C port w/ PowerDelivery 2.0 charging & 4.5W reverse wired charging
  • 20W MagSafe/Qi2 wireless charging
  • iOS 26

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  • About this deal:
    • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $159.01 less (16% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $999 (without the Lively and Visible service items included w/ purchase) at the time of this posting.
    • This offer matches a Frontpage Deal from last month.
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Best Buy has 256GB Apple iPhone Air Unlocked Smartphone (2025, various colors) for $839.99. Shipping is free for or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Note: You can add a 3-Month Lively (from Best Buy) Unlimited Talk, Text & Data Prepaid Plan SIM Kit and 1-Month Visible Pro+ Unlimited Talk, Text & Data Prepaid Plan SIM Kit to cart for Free with your iPhone Air order (optional).

Thanks to Deal Hunter idk_then for posting this deal.

Available colors: Specs:
  • 6.5" 2736x1260 120Hz LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display
  • Apple A19 Pro 6-Core Processor
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB Internal Storage
  • Main Camera: 48MP (wide)
  • Selfie Camera: 18MP (ultrawide)
  • WiFi 7 | Bluetooth 6.0 | NFC
  • FaceID unlocking
  • 3149mAh Battery
  • USB 2.0 Type C port w/ PowerDelivery 2.0 charging & 4.5W reverse wired charging
  • 20W MagSafe/Qi2 wireless charging
  • iOS 26

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $159.01 less (16% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $999 (without the Lively and Visible service items included w/ purchase) at the time of this posting.
    • This offer matches a Frontpage Deal from last month.
  • About this store:

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The iPhone Air stands out as a very thin, light unlocked iPhone with a big screen, strong battery life for its size, and a premium feel. The design gets the most praise, along with durability and day to day comfort, and the 12 gigabyte memory is tied to full Siri AI support in one comment. The main trade offs are the single camera, weaker speakers, and thinner chassis limits on thermals and audio. Marketplace seller listings and cheaper refurb or open box options around the mid 600s to 800s are also part of the discussion, making this a niche pick for thinness first.

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Jul 23, 2026 6:12 PM
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AlchemicJul 23, 2026 6:12 PM
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Love this phone but the 1 camera is a big deal breaker for me
Jul 23, 2026 7:42 PM
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CracktowerJul 23, 2026 7:42 PM
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Quote from SlickMarmot535 View quoted comment :
Pffft! I can buy a new Motorola smartphone for $150, unlocked even. Then use it on any MVNO for $30 month.
Which model and where? My son loves Motorola phones
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Jul 23, 2026 8:41 PM
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samfromnyJul 23, 2026 8:41 PM
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If you buy the phone, don't forget the case:

https://slickdeals.net/f/19792638
Jul 23, 2026 9:12 PM
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DavidD6012Jul 23, 2026 9:12 PM
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The iPhone Air doesn't have great speakers. At medium to max volume, it crackles on a lot of content. Probably because it has 1 speaker vs 2 that's trying to do too much
Jul 23, 2026 9:17 PM
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Peerless_WarriorJul 23, 2026 9:17 PM
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Quote from DavidD6012 View quoted comment :
The iPhone Air doesn't have great speakers. At medium to max volume, it crackles on a lot of content. Probably because it has 1 speaker vs 2 that's trying to do too much
Why would it? Thin chassis affects acoustics and the audio hardware that can fit. The main goal of this phone is thinness and they achieved that. For audio you have to look at the pro models. This is like a Frankenstein phone, one camera like an SE…
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Jul 23, 2026 9:33 PM
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anerdnamedjoshuaJul 23, 2026 9:33 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Scored an open box 1TB for $929, and it was essentially brand new with nearly an entire year of warranty left on it. And I feel like that was a STEAL due to the impending price increase on the horizon...

Side note, I fully believe the Air is the best overall iPhone now. As it's (currently) the only iPhone under $1000 with full Siri AI capabilities due to its 12GB of RAM. Pair that with the stunning design and incredible build quality, and you have a banger of a device. Despite its shortcomings.
Last edited by anerdnamedjoshua July 23, 2026 at 02:36 PM.
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Jul 23, 2026 9:43 PM
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selfwriteclickJul 23, 2026 9:43 PM
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Quote from johndoe35 View quoted comment :
is this phone for brokies?
A nearly $900 phone is for broke people? What a time to be alive.
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Jul 23, 2026 10:30 PM
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novasianJul 23, 2026 10:30 PM
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big upgrade from 13 pro max?
Jul 23, 2026 11:29 PM
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4SKZ8Jul 23, 2026 11:29 PM
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looks too much like a pixel I don't want people to mistaken it for an android phone
Last edited by 4SKZ8 July 23, 2026 at 04:34 PM.
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Jul 24, 2026 12:32 AM
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JoeJoeBlow90Jul 24, 2026 12:32 AM
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What's the appeal for buying something with a bad battery?
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Jul 24, 2026 2:02 AM
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Jul 24, 2026 2:02 AM
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They should make an iPhone FatAss that is 2x or 3x as thick and has week-long battery life.
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Jul 24, 2026 2:28 AM
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anerdnamedjoshuaJul 24, 2026 2:28 AM
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Quote from JoeJoeBlow90 View quoted comment :
What's the appeal for buying something with a bad battery?
The battery life is actually pretty decent. And on par with, if not superior to, any smaller iPhone up until the 17.
Jul 24, 2026 2:42 AM
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johndoe35Jul 24, 2026 2:42 AM
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Quote from selfwriteclick View quoted comment :
A nearly $900 phone is for broke people? What a time to be alive.
I cannot be seen with this phone. Chicks in SE Asia will laugh at me.
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Jul 24, 2026 3:01 AM
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R3DTR1XJul 24, 2026 3:01 AM
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The new Air 2 will fix this phone's fatal flaw: battery life

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Jul 24, 2026 3:26 AM
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selfwriteclickJul 24, 2026 3:26 AM
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Quote from johndoe35 View quoted comment :
I cannot be seen with this phone. Chicks in SE Asia will laugh at me.
The chicks that laugh at you are the ones you shouldn't be interested in anyway 😉
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