As usual, Apple is expected to unveil its new iPhone series in September this year. What’s interesting about the iPhone 17 series rumours is that Apple may introduce a new model dubbed the iPhone 17 Air. Apple hasn’t launched an Air-branded iPhone before, but since “Air” in the world of MacBooks stands for a thin, lightweight, and ultraportable design, the rumoured iPhone 17 Air is also expected to sport an ultra-thin design.
While the Cupertino-based company hasn’t confirmed the existence of the iPhone 17 Air, the rumour mill has been consistently spilling details about it. Check out the dummy units and all the latest details on Apple’s ultra-thin iPhone.
iPhone 17 Air Specifications (Rumoured)
- Design: Reports have revealed that the iPhone 17 Air’s thickness will range between 5mm to 6mm. A notable Apple analyst claimed that it will measure 5.5mm at its thinnest point, which indicates it may have a camera bump.
- Cameras: The above-shown CAD render shared by FrontPageTech reveals that the iPhone 17 Air, will feature Google Pixel phone-like horizontal camera bar with a single 48-megapixel camera on the left and an LED flash towards its right. On the front, it may feature a 24-megapixel selfie camera.
- Display: The iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature a 6.6-inch OLED LTPO panel, which places it between the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro Max in terms of size. It may inherit the 6.3-inch display from the iPhone 16 Pro. The display is also expected to support up to 120Hz refresh rate.
- Chipset: The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models are expected to feature the next-generation Apple A19 Pro chip. As for the iPhone 17 and 17 Air, both models may come equipped with the Apple A19 SoC. It is expected to support Wi-Fi 7 via an Apple-designed custom Wi-Fi chip and Bluetooth 5.3.
- Battery: At present, there is no concrete information about the iPhone 17 Air’s battery capacity. However, being a slim model, it may feature a comparatively smaller battery than other iPhone 17 series models. The entire series is likely to offer up to 35W wired charging.
- Connectivity: The iPhone 17 Air may feature Apple’s custom-designed 5G modem, supporting 4GB/s download speeds. When it comes to 5G, it will support sub-6GHz speeds, but won’t support mmWave 5G. Being a slim model, it may not feature a SIM tray.
- Launch timeframe: The iPhone 17 Air is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max in September this year.
- Price: In the US, the iPhone 17 Air may start at $999. This suggests that its base model may cost over Rs 1 lakh in India.
iPhone 17 Models: Dummy Units
Sonny Dickson has unveiled the first look at the iPhone 17 dummy units on X. From the images shared below, the iPhone 17 on the right retains a design similar to the iPhone 16. However, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max shake things up with a completely redesigned camera module that stretches across the back.
Another iPhone spotted next to the iPhone 17 features is the iPhone 17 Air. It features a single rear camera and is rumoured to replace the Plus model. Plus, it stands out with its horizontally aligned camera module.
