Recently, a tech reviewer got a surprise unboxing experience of a prototype model of the iPhone 17 Air sent from China. This device is still in its early stages, but it feels very premium and high-quality as soon as you hold it in your hand.
iPhone 17 Air is currently a mockup model, but the discussion about it has already started.
If Apple is able to make this thin device strong, durable, and usable, then it will write a new history in the iPhone lineup.
Special place of iPhone 17 Air variant
While the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max variants have gotten thicker (possibly to make room for a bigger battery or camera), the iPhone 17 Air is the exact opposite—an ultra-thin design. This model offers a different level of experience, not between the standard and Pro Max.
Dimensions and thinness
- Pro Max size: 163.04 x 77.59 x 8.75 mm
- iPhone 17 standard: 149.62 x 71.46 x 7.96 mm
- iPhone 17 Air: Thinnest point—5.65 mm
Holding this prototype clearly makes one realize how thin this device is—just like when I first took the MacBook Air out of the envelope.
Form factor with a futuristic feel
When you hold the iPhone 17 Air in your hand, the Pro Max feels heavy and outdated. Seeing such a thin design, the question arises—will it be strong, or will it bend? If Apple makes it durable, it can really make a blast.
Big question on battery life
Seeing such a thin iPhone, the biggest question arises—where will the battery fit? It seems that if this phone does not bend, then battery life can become its biggest weakness.
Will it be a hit in the market?
Whether it has a single camera or a small battery, its look and feel are such that people will be ready to buy it just by holding it. It will be bought with a “wow factor” more than practical.
What can come next?
The reviewer said that he may be sent more iPhone 17 models or finished versions in the coming time—especially if the final version of the iPhone 17 Air comes out, it will be worth seeing.
iPhone 17 Air: What will this super slim phone be like from the inside?
The scientists who have come out so far say that the iPhone 17 Air is going to come with dark lipstick again – that is, an A18 or A19 bionic chip. It means, clearly, there is no consensus in principle. From gaming to AI-based tasks, it will be in a small way.
Talking about the display, a 6.6-inch OLED display can be seen in it, which will come with a 120 Hz refresh rate. Now you think, a phone with a thin screen, but the experience on the screen is like more than 1000.
The camera has been kept a bit simple – a 48MP single camera is expected at the back and a 24MP camera at the front. Yes, the cameras may be fewer, but everyone knows the image of Apple – it will bring life to the photo.
Now talking about RAM, 12 GB of RAM can be given here. So much RAM in an iPhone? The idea itself is exciting because Apple’s software handles RAM in a very special way.
The battery could be smaller – the biggest reason for this is its rail and display design. But if Apple pays attention to the technology and battery manufacturing, this won’t be a concern.
When does apple launch its phone?
Apple mostly launches its phones in September, but some details about its design have been leaked, but I would just like to say that until Apple gives an official update, do not take anything to be true. Let me tell you about Apple 16, which Apple launched in September, and I have written about Apple 16 in detail.
