Apple iPhone 17 Air: A big update is going to come from Apple again, and this time the talk is about the iPhone 17 Air, which will be a new and special variant of the iPhone 17 series. There are reports that this model will replace the Plus variant and will be known for its super-slim design. Apple will launch its new iPhone series in September 2025 like every year, and the iPhone 17 Air will also come with it. Pre-orders can start on the second or third of September, and retail sales can start around September 20.
Apple iPhone 17 Air Display
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to get a 6.6-inch OLED display. This will be a special thing for Apple as its non-Pro iPhones are going to get a refresh rate of 120Hz for the first time. However, compared to ProMotion technology, this refresh rate will remain constant in it so that the battery can be saved.
Along with this, this phone will get thin bezels and a newly designed Dynamic Island, which will make the user experience even better.
Apple iPhone 17 Air Processor
Apple’s new A19 chipset will be the biggest strength of this phone. This chip is based on TSMC’s 3nm process technology and is also better in AI optimization. This means that with the A19, the phone will get the ability to run next-gen apps, very fast processing and on-device AI features like Siri’s smart responses, real-time transcription and personalized app behavior.
Apple iPhone 17 Air RAM and Storage
Earlier there were reports that the iPhone 17 Air would have 8GB of RAM, but according to recent reports, perhaps the entire iPhone 17 series is going to get 12GB of RAM, which will make this phone very good at multitasking.
In terms of storage, the phone will come in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB options, so that users can choose according to their needs.
Apple iPhone 17 Air Design
The biggest feature of the iPhone 17 Air will be its ultra-slim design. It is believed that its thickness will be between 5.5 to 6 mm, which will make it Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever.
This thinness has been made possible due to a new titanium-aluminum alloy frame. This frame will be special for the iPhone 17 Air, while the rest of the Pro models will get a slightly different and hybrid aluminum design.
Another special thing in the design is that its color options will also be special. A new super-pale color will be part of this phone, which will look almost white in different light. Apart from this, in some reports, the Apple logo is also being re-located slightly at the back.
Apple iPhone 17 Air Battery
Due to the thin design, this time the battery capacity can be around 2,800mAh, which is less than some other models. But with the help of A19 chip and iOS 26’s advanced Adaptive Power feature, the battery life is going to be much better and balanced.
With this, the user is expected to get long backup, even though the phone is so slim.
Apple iPhone 17 Air Camera
The biggest change in the iPhone 17 Air will be its single 48-megapixel rear camera, which will fit into a wide horizontal camera bar. It will get 2x optical-quality zoom from Apple’s Fusion Camera technology. The front camera will also be upgraded to 24 megapixels, which will give better selfies, video calls and low-light performance.
Apple iPhone 17 Air Other Features
The camera control button will be available on the right side of the phone, which will be similar to the previous iPhone 16 models.
According to some leaks, due to the thin design, the phone will have only a single speaker in the earpiece. In terms of connectivity, it will have 5G, Wi-Fi and NFC facilities.
Apple is likely to retain the Lightning port for charging, but there are also reports of a port-free model, although it is considered less certain for the Air model. MagSafe wireless charging support will also be available with this.
Face ID feature will also be present in this phone for security.
Apple iPhone 17 Air Price
The iPhone 17 Air will be kept slightly budget friendly compared to the premium Pro models. Its starting price in the US market is said to be around $899. In India it can be launched around ₹ 89,900. However, the price may change slightly in India due to duty, tax and other market factors.
This iPhone will be a better option for those who want to get Apple’s smartphone but do not want to pay a hefty price.