Ultra-Thin ‘iPhone 17 Air’ Rumored to Bring Big Changes

Although the so-called “iPhone 17 Air” is not set to launch until September, numerous rumors about the ultra-thin device have already surfaced. The iPhone 17 Air is proving to be a series of exciting innovations with a few significant compromises. It’s likely to have a very thin and light design but will go without much of the premium features of the iPhone 17 Pro models. The device is also expected to come with just a single rear camera, a single speaker, and an A19 chip instead of the higher-end A19 Pro.

Ultra-Thin ‘iPhone 17 Air’ Rumored to Feature a Sleek Design, A19 Chip, Single Rear Camera, and More

Battery life is one big worry about the Apple iPhone 17 Air’s ultra-thin design. However, the product could outperform expectations in this area. Three rumored features may be contributing to a longer battery life: a higher-density battery, Apple’s new power-efficient C1 modem, and—although not explicitly touted—lack of an Ultra Wide camera may leave room for a larger internal battery.

The device should be the thinnest iPhone to date at 5.5mm at the thinnest point, while the rear camera bump would bring the total thickness to 9.5mm. It is rumored to have a 6.6-inch OLED display with Face ID and a Dynamic Island, ProMotion support up to a 120Hz refresh rate. In terms of performance, it is reported that the iPhone 17 Air will feature an A19 chip, not an A19 Pro, and 8GB of RAM, allowing to use of the new Apple Intelligence features.

The rear camera array could only have a 48-megapixel camera in a new long camera bar, while the front camera might support 24-megapixel. Additionally, the device may include only a single earpiece speaker, omitting the bottom speaker. Other anticipated features include an Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip, a C1 modem for cellular connectivity, eSIM-only support with no physical SIM card slot, and an off-center USB-C port.

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