iPhone 17 Air
17 Air design
Apple’s iPhone 17 Air is poised to revolutionize the company’s phone design with an unparalleled thin and light phone, of just around 5.5 mm thick and 145 to 150 grams. This iPhone 17 Air is designed to not only be the thinnest iPhone of all time, but also lighter than its main rival, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. Apple is able to achieve this lightweight frame by using a 7000 series aluminum rather than titanium, so while not as light, Apple felt durability was more useful than incredible light weight.
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It also features a 6.6 inch OLED display, with 120Hz Pro Motion technology, and Always-On capabilities so viewing notifications is quick and easy. It also has a unique design with a horizontal camera bar on the back of the phone. The camera bar contains only one camera – a 48MP wide sensor with ultra-wide lens – which marks a departure from the multi-lens setup of Apple’s last few phones. The front camera is upgraded to 24MP, making selfies and video calls much more vibrant than either the iPhone 16 Pro Max or 15 series.
The iPhone 17 Air is an exciting addition to Apple’s lineup, promising to deliver exceptional performance and design.
17 Air specs
The 17 Air come with Apple’s A19 chipset on a state of the art 3nm manufacturing process which enhances speed and efficiency. The A19 chipset is paired with 8GB of RAM, which should allow for additional multitasking and AI capabilities. This model may also use Apple’s first proprietary 5G modem built in-house, producing better wireless performance and reducing reliance on third-party vendors.
It is rumored that the battery size is going to be between 2800 and 2900 mAh, which is a reduction from previous models because thinness. To remedy this, Apple is also rumored to be using silicon-carbon battery technology similar to this that allows for energy density improvements and potential battery life. Apple may also be providing a battery case accessory to offer additional battery capacity while continuing to maximize device thinness.
17 Air price
The experience will also include the Dynamic Island interface, Face ID, wireless charging, and global eSIM support, so it’s familiar is user friendly. Powered by the A19 chip, and a projected launch of September 2025, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to cost $999 (which is close to ₹99,000 in India) which will please users who want new sophisticated design and performance at best.
Overall, the iPhone 17 Air will differentiate itself by balancing a record-setting 5.5 mm thinness with high-end features, such as a 120 Hz OLED display, a powerful A19 chip, and newer camera sensors, establishing a new kind of Apple mobile experience for 2025.