📰 First Look at Apple's THIN iPhone 17 Air

First Look at Apple's THIN iPhone 17 Air​

A new hands-on video offers an early look at what could be one of Apple’s most striking design changes in years. The upcoming iPhone 17 Air appears to prioritize thinness and portability, giving users a sleek, lightweight option within the iPhone lineup.

According to multiple reports, the iPhone 17 Air could measure just 5.5mm at its thinnest point. That would make it significantly slimmer than the iPhone 16 Pro models, which are currently 8.25mm thick. If accurate, the Air would be over 30 percent thinner, nearly as thin as the new M4 iPad Pro 13in (which measures exactly 5.1mm).

To make a device this thin, Apple is reportedly trimming down a few features. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to include only a single rear camera, a single speaker, and the standard A19 chip rather than the A19 Pro used in more expensive models. Battery life may also be shorter due to the reduced internal space.



Even with these trade-offs, the iPhone 17 Air still looks like a capable and modern device. It's rumored to feature a 6.6-inch display with the Dynamic Island, a 48-megapixel wide camera housed in a clean, pill-shaped bump, and a USB-C port. The updated layout also includes an Action button and the Camera Control button for quicker access to photography features.

Also, according to rumors sourced by MacRumors, it could ship with 12GB of RAM and support MagSafe. Apple may also offer an optional battery case to give users more flexibility throughout the day. One notable shift is the rumored removal of the physical SIM card slot. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to rely entirely on eSIM technology globally, expanding a move that began with recent U.S. models.

With an announcement likely coming in early September, the iPhone 17 Air is shaping to be a unique addition to Apple’s lineup. It may not match the Pro models in power specs, but its ultra-thin design and refined feature set could make it THE choice for those who value portability.



Credits: Majin Bu on X, and MacRumors

 

[Wotchered]

Two things wrong with this. One is it's ability to bend when sat on, and yes I often put my phone in my back pocket. And two, nobody in their right mind should be buying anything with a reduced battery life, this move should not be encouraged.

 

[4Nines]

It looks good, but as Wotchered mentioned, I would be interested to see how resistant it is to bending.

 

[Pinkpoison]

Surely any phone will bend if you put it in your back pocket and sit on it....
Phones aren't meant or designed to be sat on.... Fact!

 

[Aerofly]

Well I have a 15Pro which I’m very happy with, so the 17 is not really an option for me thank goodness. I will wait to see what they do with the iPhone 18.

 

[Bkdodger]

I'm looking forward to seeing some real world usage and reviews. I would not be worried about the bend if it was my phone as my phone's never going to back pocket.

 

[ThatTechyGuy]

Well one thing that gets overlooked is the old iPhone's that would bend were made of aluminium. The new iPhone would have glass on the front and back. It won't bend, but it might break...

 

[Pinkpoison]

Well one thing that gets overlooked is the old iPhone's that would bend were made of aluminium. The new iPhone would have glass on the front and back. It won't bend, but it might break...

That's true and the other thing is having a phone next to the body isn't healthy, there are plenty of warnings out there....

 

[scifan57]

Well one thing that gets overlooked is the old iPhone's that would bend were made of aluminium. The new iPhone would have glass on the front and back. It won't bend, but it might break...

The newer iPhones with a titanium chassis are naturally more resistant to bending.

 

[Bkdodger]

These phones are definitely a lot more durable than people think but of course glass is glass.

 

[Aerofly]

I’ve never put my phone in my pocket for fear of damaging it. I’ve always used a belt pouch.

 

[ThatTechyGuy]

If you have a Pro iPhone, would you be hesitant to "upgrade" to the Air, which is an inferior product line compared to the Pro line?

 

[Pinkpoison]

If you have a Pro iPhone, would you be hesitant to "upgrade" to the Air, which is an inferior product line compared to the Pro line?

Yes, I have the iPhone 16 Pro Max so for that reason I wouldn't go for the air, an older 16 Pro Max will still be a better phone a new Air ....

 

[Aerofly]

It has now been noted according to 9TO5MAC that only the iPhone 17 Air will feature titanium, and the Pro and Pro Max will be aluminium.
Possibly another good reason to wait?

 

[Wotchered]

Surely any phone will bend if you put it in your back pocket and sit on it....
Phones aren't meant or designed to be sat on.... Fact!

They don't bend so far, thinner they might, The best reason I have found for not putting my iphone in my back pocket is that it's uncomfortable to sit on..