iPhone 17 Air leaked render. | Image credit — FPT
The quest for the slimmest smartphone continues, with rumors surrounding Apple's next innovation, the
iPhone 17 Air. Recent leaks hint at a remarkable thickness of just 5.44mm—less than that of its competitor, Tecno's
concept Spark Slim, which measures in at 5.75mm. However, the overall design's effectiveness in this competition depends significantly on camera placement and configuration.
Thickness of a reported iPhone 17 Air dummy unit. | Image credit — Majin Bu (X)
The
iPhone 17 Air is expected to house a more pronounced camera array, potentially leading to an increase in depth, which could bring its thickness closer to that of the rumored 5.84mm of the
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.
Leaked render of the iPhone 17 Air on its side. | Image credit — FPT
iPhone 17 Air, this could mean a smaller battery capacity, possibly around 3,000 mAh, which may affect the device's overall battery life. Users can expect a display resolution of 1260 x 2740 pixels, a responsive 120Hz refresh rate, and a screen size likely between 6.5 to 6.7 inches.
Additionally, the Air model might not boast some advanced features likely reserved for the
iPhone 17 Pro version. Internally, speculation points to an A19 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and storage options reaching 256GB or 512GB. The camera setup is rumored to feature a single 48MP rear camera alongside a 24MP front camera.
However, these details remain speculative as the iPhone 17 Air is not projected to launch until September. That leaves ample time for further leaks and insights to surface. Interestingly, Apple has just teased a product reveal for the week that seems to involve an unknown "Air" device. What might this device be?
