Description
Apple iPhone Air A3517 256GB in Sky Blue — Wholesale A/B Stock
Built for enterprise device fleets, corporate refresh programs, and procurement teams, the Apple iPhone Air is Apple's 5.6 mm-thin 2025 model, announced on September 9, 2025 and released on September 19, 2025. It carries a 6.5-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display (up to 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak) protected by Ceramic Shield 2, and runs on the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) with a 5-core Apple GPU and 12GB of RAM. A single 48MP f/1.6 wide rear camera with sensor-shift OIS is paired with an 18MP multi-aspect front camera. The 3,149mAh battery charges over USB-C or with 20W MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging, and the Grade 5 titanium frame is rated IP68 for dust and water. Units launched on iOS 26 and are upgradable to iOS 27 per GSMArena; Apple has published no fixed software update commitment for this model. The phone measures 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm and weighs 165 g. This lot is the A3517 (Apple's iPhone Air model for other countries and regions; eSIM only, no physical SIM) in the 256GB configuration, Sky Blue, carrier-unlocked, with sub-6 GHz 5G radio, and graded A/B Stock.
As a 2025 platform on the A19 Pro, the iPhone Air gives refresh programs current hardware, but Apple publishes no fixed update period, so IT teams should track iOS support for this model against their own compliance policy. This model fits standard-issue business fleets, field operations, and refresh programs where staff carry a light phone all shift. An IP68 rating supports rollout to warehouse, field, and healthcare settings where splashes and dust are routine. Because units are unlocked and activate only by eSIM, IT teams can provision lines remotely on the carrier they already use, and the A/B grade keeps cosmetic wear light enough for customer-facing roles.
Lot Condition and Ordering
- Model number: A3517 (model for other countries and regions; eSIM only, no physical SIM)
- Storage: 256GB
- Color: Sky Blue
- Condition: A/B Stock (mixed Grade A and Grade B used units)
- Carrier status: Unlocked
- Network capability: 5G-capable hardware (sub-6 GHz)
A/B Stock is a mix of the top two used tiers. Grade A units show minimal cosmetic wear; Grade B units show light to moderate cosmetic wear on the frame or back glass. All units are fully functional and tested. Grade mix and accessory or packaging inclusion are confirmed at quotation.
Per Apple, A3517 is the iPhone Air model for other countries and regions, outside the markets covered by A3260 (United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, and listed Gulf markets), A3516 (Japan), and A3518 (China mainland). Every iPhone Air version activates by eSIM only and has no SIM tray, and GSMArena lists the A3517 with sub-6 GHz 5G bands only. This lot is listed as unlocked. Confirm compatibility with the intended network, plan, and activation process before deployment.
Enterprise Deployment and Management
Organizations enroll units through Apple Business Manager and Automated Device Enrollment for supervised deployment; units purchased through wholesale channels are added to the organization's account with Apple Configurator before they are assigned to an MDM server. Jamf Pro, Microsoft Intune, and Omnissa Workspace ONE then push configuration profiles and managed apps and support remote lock and wipe. Units should be free of Activation Lock before enrollment; lock status is confirmed at quotation. On-device specifications are listed in the Technical Specifications below.
Technical Specifications
- OS: iOS 26 at launch, upgradable to iOS 27 (per GSMArena); no software update commitment published
- Processor: Apple A19 Pro (3 nm), hexa-core (2x 4.26 GHz + 4x 2.60 GHz), 5-core Apple GPU
- Memory: 12GB RAM
- Storage Expansion: No card slot (256GB, 512GB, and 1TB internal storage configurations)
- Display: 6.5-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 1260 x 2736, ~460 ppi, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1,000 nits (typical), 1,600 nits (HBM), 3,000 nits (peak), Ceramic Shield 2
- Rear Cameras: 48MP wide f/1.6 (26mm) with dual pixel PDAF and sensor-shift OIS; dual-LED dual-tone flash; 4K@24/25/30/60fps and 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps video, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR
- Front Camera: 18MP multi-aspect f/1.9 (20mm) with PDAF, 4K@24/25/30/60fps video with gyro-EIS
- Battery: 3,149mAh Li-Ion
- Charging: Wired USB-C (USB PD 2.0, about 50% in 30 minutes), 20W MagSafe/Qi2 wireless (about 50% in 30 minutes), 4.5W reverse wired
- Connectivity: 5G (sub-6 GHz; no mmWave), 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7 tri-band (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7), Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, Ultra Wideband, GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BDS/QZSS/NavIC, USB-C 2.0; dual eSIM with no physical SIM
- Build and Durability: Grade 5 titanium frame, Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield glass back; IP68 dust and water resistance (6 m for 30 minutes)
- Security and Biometrics: Face ID facial recognition
- Dimensions: 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in)
- Weight: 165 g (5.82 oz)
- Colors: Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue
Who Buys This Lot
TodaysCloseout supplies this lot to IT procurement teams, government and education purchasers, healthcare device programs, resellers, and refurbishers sourcing documented Apple inventory at wholesale volume. A/B Stock suits general staff issue, loaner and spares pools, and resale programs where light to moderate cosmetic wear is acceptable. Buyers choose the Sky Blue iPhone Air for its thin, light titanium body, current A19 Pro performance, and 256GB of storage, suited to sales teams, managers, and frontline staff.
Wholesale Ordering with TodaysCloseout
Current allocation and volume pricing tiers are confirmed at quotation. Sign in with a TodaysCloseout wholesale account to view live pricing and place an order; our team can consolidate this lot with other inventory in the same shipment. Every TodaysCloseout lot ships with the documented SKU, grade, and carrier status shown above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does A/B Stock mean for this lot?
A: Units in this lot are graded A/B Stock, a mix of the top two used tiers, presenting with light to moderate signs of prior use. Grade A units show minimal cosmetic wear; Grade B units show light to moderate cosmetic wear on the frame or back glass. All units are fully functional and tested, and the grade mix and any accessory or packaging inclusion are confirmed at quotation.
Q: How does the A3517 differ from the US A3260?
A: Both are the same iPhone Air hardware. Apple sells the A3260 in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, and listed Gulf markets and the A3517 in other countries and regions; cellular band support differs by model number. Both activate by eSIM only.
Q: What is the carrier status of this lot?
A: This lot is listed as unlocked. Confirm compatibility with the intended network, plan, and activation process before deployment.
Q: Is this lot 5G-capable?
A: Yes, on sub-6 GHz 5G bands plus 4G LTE. The iPhone Air has no mmWave 5G, so mmWave-only coverage areas fall back to sub-6 GHz or LTE. Confirm band support for the A3517 with the intended carrier before deployment.
Q: Do these units accept a physical SIM card?
A: No. Every iPhone Air version, including the A3517, activates by eSIM only and has no SIM tray. Confirm that the intended carrier and plan support eSIM activation for this model number.
Q: Are these units ready for enterprise fleet management?
A: Yes. The model supports Apple Business Manager, Automated Device Enrollment through Apple Configurator for units bought outside Apple channels, and standard MDM/EMM suites (see Enterprise Deployment and Management above).
Q: How is ordering handled for this lot?
A: Current allocation and volume pricing tiers are confirmed at quotation. Sign in with a TodaysCloseout wholesale account to view live pricing and place an order.
