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Apple is prepared to release the iPhone 17 Air which is going to be the slimmest iPhone to hit the market now. This new and fantastic model is expected to be as slim as 6.25mm thin, thus very suitable for anyone preferring thinly built devices. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be released in September 2025 and if they are true, it will have a major effect on the market. In this blog, we are going to explore everything that you need to know about this new Apple iPhone 17 Air.
Ultra-Thin Design
The iPhone 17 Air should be the slimmest iPhone ever with thickness allegedly being 6.25mm. To be precise, the iPhone 16, which Apple released this year and is currently the thinnest iPhone, is 6.9mm. Compared to its predecessors, the iPhone 17 Air will be approximately:
- 20% thinner than the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.
- 25% thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max.
There are even rumors that the iPhone 17 Air will be as thin as 5mm, but the fact is still under discussion.
Display and Camera
With the iPhone 17 Air, users can expect to enjoy viewing on a 6.6-inch screen size which is also considerate to the eye. However, for all its thinness, Apple will make sure it offers a good-quality screen on the phone; it is expected that as with its previous models, it will incorporate Dynamic Island technology into the phone.
Another thing about the iPhone 17 Air is the camera configuration which Apple had to cut it down to the absolute minimum. The phone will have a single camera at the back, as opposed to the multiple camera lenses today’s Pro models boast of. This may not be good enough for those lovers of photography but it could be a great improvement for those who use the Apple AI-built camera features.
Performance and Features
The next generation smartphone iPhone 17 Air is expected to be driven by Apple’s A19 Bionic processor, which offers higher speed and energy. It will also come with an 8GB of RAM, which will make it versatile enough to handle tasking as well as artificial intelligence dealings.
Actually, Apple is said to have put its home-grown 5G modem into the iPhone 17 Air to make sure that it will operate promptly. Even though it does not come with some of the features of the Pro models, it is adequately priced and performs much better.
Price Details and Availability
Some rumors suggest that the next version – iPhone 17 Air – will take the place of the currently available iPhone 16 Plus. It is believed that the iPhone 17 Air price would be nearly in the range of the iPhone 16 Plus which is $899 (which is approximately INR 77000 in India). It is expected that in the UK it could start from £899 (approx ₹92000). Apple may also offer multiple storage variants, potentially impacting the final cost.
Possible Disadvantage of Not to Buy
While the ultra-thin design is impressive, some compromises are inevitable:
- Smaller Battery: Thinner as a phone may be, it implies that the device may have a lower battery capacity than that in the Pro versions might mean a shorter battery life.
- Single Rear Camera: Lack of dual or even triple-lens rear camera setup might be an issue with photography lovers, which in turn makes this phone unattractive to those who can specially assign a high value to camera capabilities.
Competition
Lots of companies are aiming at ultra-slim smartphones, not just Apple alone. Samsung plans yet another model in the Galaxy series, known as the Galaxy S25 Slim and which is said to be a mid 6mm thin model. This situation creates a hard-battle competition between both Apple and Samsung in the high-end slim phone market.
Why Choose the iPhone 17 Air?
The iPhone 17 Air is perfect for users who value:
- Portability: It also has a stylish structural design that makes it convenient to be carried around and even in one’s pockets.
- Performance: The iPhone 17 Air comes with an A19 Chip which performs well when you play your favourite game.
- Affordability: Sitting just below the Pro models, it delivers all the great features of an Apple device but at a lower price than the high-end computers.
Final Talk
The iPhone 17 Air can be viewed as a major player in the smartphone industry. So in terms of its features such as its ultra-thin form factor, processing power, and rather affordable prices, this has the possibility of drawing in a broad market. Some of the disadvantages may include having a single camera and a smaller battery for the phone but the iPhone 17 Air could be built as slim and light as fans would prefer it to be. Still under rumor, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to be officially released in September 2025; however, we have indications that it is already popular.
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