The iPhone 17 Air will be Apple’s thinnest iPhone at 5.5mm, but with a 4mm camera bump, its thickest point reaches 9.5mm. It’s expected to launch alongside the iPhone 17 lineup later this year.
iPhone17 Series Mockups Based on ‘Internal Documents’
- iPhone 17
- iPhone 17 Air
- iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
Everything we know about iPhone 17 Air!
It is set to be Thinnest iPhone ever !
→ Sept 2025 launch
→ 5-6mm slim
→ 6.6″ 120Hz screen
→ A19, 8GB RAM
→ Single 48MP cam
→ Apple 5G modem
→ Titanium frame
→ No mmWave, 1 speaker
iPhone 17 Air Specification
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | Announced: Not announced yet, Status: Rumored |
| Body | Dimensions: 163 x 77.6 x 5.5 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.22 in), Weight: Not specified, SIM: eSIM, IP68 dust tight and water resistant |
| Apple Pay | Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified |
| Display | Type: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Size: 6.9 inches, 116.7 cm² (~92.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution: 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) | |
| Protection: Scratch-resistant glass | |
| Platform | OS: iOS 19, Chipset: Apple A19 (3 nm), CPU: Hexa-core, GPU: Apple GPU |
| Memory | No card slot, Internal: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM (NVMe) |
| Main Camera | Dual: 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS* |
| Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | |
| Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | |
| Selfie Camera | Single: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor)* |
| Features: HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | |
| Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker: Yes, 3.5mm jack: No |
| Comms | WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE | |
| Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | |
| NFC: Yes | |
| Radio: No | |
| USB: USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort | |
| Features | Sensors: Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip), Emergency SOS, Messages, and Find My via satellite | |
| Battery | Type: Not specified |
| Misc | Colors: Black; other colors |
iPhone 17 Air Rumors
The iPhone 17 Air will be around 6mm thick, making it the all-new ultra-thin iPhone ever.
Rumors suggest the iPhone 17 Air has a 6.6-inch to 6.7-inch display, which means it will be larger than the iPhone 17 (6.3 inches) but smaller than the iPhone 17 Pro Max (6.9 inches)
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air is rumored to debut with a high-density battery. This could potentially offer longer battery life. The device size will remain unchanged. According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the new battery technology could improve energy capacity by up to 10%.
iPhone 17 Air Rumors: Ultra-Thin Design and eSIM
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts an ultra-thin ‘iPhone 17 Air’ at 5.5mm, making it the thinnest iPhone ever, and featuring only an eSIM, foregoing a physical SIM card slot.
This model could replace the Plus model. It is expected to launch in September 2024 with other iPhone 17 models. It will have reduced specifications, like a single 48MP camera and a standard A19 chip, compared to Pro models.
Despite the reduced specs, Kuo anticipates a high price point for the 6.6-inch display device, which will enter mass production in the second half of 2025.
iPhone 17 Air Release Date
The iPhone 17 Air will be introduced in September 2025, at Apple’s annual fall iPhone-centric event. It will launch shortly after. It will be sold alongside the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
iPhone 17 Air Price
2025 iPhone lineup
iPhone 17 Pro series – $1099+
iPhone 17 Air – $999+
iPhone 17 series – $799+
iPhone SE – $499+
iPhone 17 Air Size
As per a new leak, the iPhone 17 Air might look identical to the iPhone 17 Pro Max in size. It will have the same screen and body dimensions.
The only difference? The iPhone 17 Air is super thin at just 5.5mm, while the Pro Max is thicker at 8.7mm!
Also, the iPhone 17 Air may have a 6.7″ display, while the Pro Max could stay at 6.9″.
iPhone 17 Air Weight
The iPhone 17 Air will be Apple’s thinnest iPhone at 5.5mm, but with a 4mm camera bump, its thickest point reaches 9.5mm. It’s expected to launch alongside the iPhone 17 lineup later this year.
iPhone 17 Air Colors
How much will the iPhone 17 Air cost?
The rumored iPhone 17 Air, replacing the Plus model, is expected to cost around $899-$999,
Is iPhone 17 released?
While the iPhone 17 series is expected to be released in September 2025
How big is the iPhone 17 air?
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be just 5.5mm thick, compared to the 8.725mm thickness of the iPhone 17 Pro Max
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