A new report has shed light on the iPhone 17 Air, expected to launch in September 2025, offering some exciting yet surprising features.
The device is set to be the thinnest iPhone ever, measuring between 5mm and 6mm thick, compared to the 7.8mm of the iPhone 16 models and the 8.25mm of the iPhone 16 Pro.
Key Features:
- Ultra-Thin Design: At just 5mm thick, compromises have been made to fit everything into the slim chassis.
- Single Speaker: Due to space constraints, the device will feature only one speaker in the earpiece.
- eSIM-Only: The device might rely entirely on eSIM technology, dropping the physical SIM card tray.
- Apple-Designed 5G Modem: The device will use Apple’s smaller, more efficient 5G modem, but will lack mmWave 5G support, resulting in slower data speeds compared to Qualcomm’s modems.
- Smaller Battery: Expect a smaller battery, though exact battery life comparisons are still unclear.
- Camera Setup: The iPhone 17 Air will feature a single rear camera, housed in a centered camera bump, a change from the multiple rear cameras of previous models.
Other rumored specs include a 6.6-inch display, A19 chip, 8GB of RAM, Face ID, and a 48-megapixel rear camera paired with a 24-megapixel front camera.
The device is currently undergoing early production trials at Foxconn, with some challenges related to fitting components into the ultra-thin design.
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro models, with no iPhone 17 Plus in the lineup.
The iPhone 17 Pro models are rumored to feature a rectangular camera bump and aluminum frame, marking another shift in Apple’s iPhone design.
