iPhone 17 Air: Apple is going to make a bang once again and the special thing this time is that a new edition is going to be added to the iPhone 17 series – iPhone 17 Air. This phone is being said to be the thinnest iPhone ever and its design is expected to be quite sleek and premium. All the leaks and rumors that have surfaced so far are making it clear that Apple is going to do something different this time.

Release Date

The iPhone 17 series is likely to be launched at Apple’s annual fall event, and this event can happen in the first or second week of September. It is believed that it will be launched sometime between September 8 and 10, with the most likely dates being September 9 or 10 as Apple usually unveils its new iPhones on Tuesday or Wednesday. Its sale can also start up to 10 days after the launch, that is, iPhone 17 Air can be found in the market from around September 19.

Key Specifications & Leaks

The iPhone 17 Air is being touted as the thinnest iPhone ever. Its design will be very sleek, but due to this thinness, there may be a slight compromise in the battery size. Still, its premium look and hand feel will make it a special phone.

Design

Talking about the design, the thickness of the iPhone 17 Air can be just 5.5mm. That is, it will be thinner than all its old iPhones. A mix of titanium and aluminum material will be used in the phone, which will make it both light and strong. It is also being said to have a glass section at the back, which can be around the Apple logo. Talking about the camera module, it will have a new horizontal camera bar, with a single main camera on the left and an LED flash on the right. Talking about the weight, it can be around 145 grams only, which is as light as the iPhone 13 Mini. However, the position of the phone’s USB-C port may be slightly off-center, as the phone will be very thin.

Display

The iPhone 17 Air is expected to have a 6.6-inch OLED display, which will be a perfect size between the iPhone 17 (6.3 inches) and Pro Max (6.9 inches). This display will come with a 120Hz refresh rate, which will be seen for the first time in a non-Pro iPhone other than the Pro models. However, it may not have variable refresh rate technology like ProMotion to save battery. The resolution of the display will also be new – 1260×2740 pixels.

Performance

In terms of performance, the iPhone 17 Air is said to be very powerful. It will have Apple’s new A19 chipset. This can either be a regular version of the A19 with a 5-core GPU, or it can be an A19 Pro chip with one GPU core less than the Pro models. This time the RAM can also be increased to 12GB, which will be equal to the Pro models. All iPhone 17 models will be given a vapor chamber heatsink for better cooling, so that the performance remains for a long time. This phone will run on the latest iOS 26, which will have a new Adaptive Power Mode that will optimize the battery better.

Camera

In the camera section, the iPhone 17 Air is likely to have a single 48MP wide-angle rear camera, so that the ultra-thin design can be maintained. That is, it will not have an ultrawide or telephoto lens like the Pro models. But, the front camera has been upgraded a lot this time and now it is being said to get a 24MP selfie camera, which will make video calling and portrait shots even better.

Battery

There is a little concern about the battery as the design of the device will be very thin. The leak suggests that the battery could be less than 3,000mAh – perhaps around 2,800mAh. But Apple is confident that its software (iOS 26) will balance it. Also, there have been talks that Apple can also launch a special battery case that will make the iPhone 17 Air last all day.

Connectivity

Talking about connectivity, the iPhone 17 Air will be given Apple’s own C1 5G modem chip and this phone will also support Wi-Fi 7, which will make the network speed and stability great.

Colors

Now let’s talk about the color options. According to the leak, the iPhone 17 Air will be available in four colors – Black, Silver, Light Gold and Light Blue.

Price Range (Expected)

The price of iPhone 17 Air can be between $899 to $999 in the US. That is, it can be as much as or slightly more expensive than the iPhone 16 Plus. Its price in India can be around ₹ 90,000.

Its rates have also been leaked in other countries – such as AED 3,799 in the UAE, around £849 in the UK, €1,019 in Europe, AUD 1,599 in Australia, CAD 1,199 in Canada, CNY 6,499 in China, ¥129,800 in Japan and SGD 1,429 in Singapore.

In The End 

From the leaks and rumors so far, it is clear that the iPhone 17 Air is a new and bold step from Apple – especially regarding design and portability. If you want an iPhone that is thin, light, gives a great display and fast performance, then this phone will definitely catch your attention. Yes, one has to be a little careful about the battery – but Apple’s software and accessories will definitely try to cover this shortcoming.

Now all eyes are on September, when Apple will officially launch this phone and then we will get to know the real features, final specifications and price. Till then wait and get ready for Apple’s next big bang.