iPhone 17 Air: Apple is once again going to surprise its fans, and this time the talk is about an iPhone that will not only be thin, but will also come with a completely new design. Yes, we are talking about the iPhone 17 Air. As soon as its leaks and rumors have surfaced, there has been a stir in the tech world. This new “Air” model can replace the “Plus” series of iPhone and is set to give a completely new premium experience.
The biggest thing that is coming out about the iPhone 17 Air is its ultra-thin design. It is being said that this could be the thinnest iPhone ever. Apple can give a new twist to its design game with this.
Launch date of iPhone 17 Air
If we look at the old tradition of Apple, then every year a new iPhone is launched in September. This time also a similar atmosphere is being created. Many tech analysts and insiders say that the iPhone 17 Air will be announced around September 2025. Some reports mention the date of September 9, after which pre-orders can start a few days later and the phone can officially come in the market on September 19. That is, if everything goes well, then the month of September 2025 is going to be very special for Apple lovers.
Design of iPhone 17 Air
Now let’s come to the biggest feature of this phone – its design. It is being said that the thickness of the iPhone 17 Air can be just 5.5mm, which will make it the thinnest iPhone ever. To achieve such a design, Apple can use an aluminum frame. Some leaks have also stated that the Apple logo can be shifted slightly downwards at the back, which will give a very fresh look.
The camera bump may also look a little different this time. It is believed that either it will have a single-lens camera in horizontal bar-style, or it will have a rectangular bump with rounded corners.
Changes will also be seen in the display
In terms of display, a big change can be seen in the iPhone 17 Air. It is being said that it will have a 6.6-inch OLED display, which sits between the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro Max in size. Another special thing this time is that Apple can bring 120Hz ProMotion technology to non-Pro models for the first time.
This means that you will find the experience of scrolling, animations and gaming on the display very smooth and fluid – as was only available in Pro models till now. Some reports are stating the resolution of this display as 1260×2736, which is absolutely perfect considering its size.
iPhone 17 Air Camera
While on one hand the design of the phone will be thin, on the other hand Apple is trying to ensure that there is no compromise in the quality of the camera. Leaks are telling that it will have a 48MP main rear camera in which features like OIS and PDAF will be available.
There is also good news for selfie lovers. This time the front camera can be upgraded to 24MP and it can have advanced features like autofocus and HDR. It is also believed that this camera will do 4K video recording and will probably support up to 60 fps.
Some rumors also talk about dual video recording, which means you will be able to make videos with both the front and back cameras simultaneously, but this feature may be limited to Pro models.
Battery and Charging
Now when the design is so slim, there is bound to be a little compromise in the battery. It is being told that the iPhone 17 Air will have a 2800mAh battery, which can be considered a little less as per today.
But Apple has also made a plan for this. A special AI-based battery optimization mode is being prepared, which will control background features by understanding your phone usage and will help in increasing battery life.
Talking about charging, 35W wired fast charging will be supported, which is a slight upgrade from the previous models. On the other hand, talking about wireless charging, 50W wireless charging and the new Qi2.2 standard are mentioned in some reports, but this will probably be limited to Pro models only.
Processor and Performance
iPhone 17 Air will be given Apple’s next generation chip. Earlier it was being said that it would have A19 Bionic chip, but now some new leaks are talking about A19 Pro chip.
Although it may have a slightly weaker GPU (5-core) than the Pro models, but still this chip will be so powerful that it will run day-to-day tasks, heavy apps and gaming very smoothly.
RAM and Storage
Talking about RAM, it will get 8GB of RAM, which is considered ideal in today’s iPhone standards. With this there can be storage options up to 128GB, 256GB and 512GB, so that you can choose according to your need.
Price of iPhone 17 Air
Now let’s talk about the price, which has always been the biggest question about the iPhone. Apple wants to keep the iPhone 17 Air in its premium lineup, but slightly cheaper than the Pro models. Its starting price in the US can be around $899, and its price in India is believed to be around ₹ 90,000. This price puts it in the category between the iPhone 17 and Pro models. That is, for those who want a premium experience but do not have the budget of Pro, this can be a perfect option.