📰 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

 

[ThatTechyGuy]

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?

That seems so odd to me to downgrade the material on the pro line.

 

[Pinkpoison]

That seems so odd to me to downgrade the material on the pro line.

Seems odd to me too, I really can't see that happening.....

 

[Wotchered]

It occurs to me that Titanium is a poor thermal conductor,even Stainless steel is better.

 

[scifan57]

It occurs to me that Titanium is a poor thermal conductor,even Stainless steel is better.

All other things being the same, I’d expect a titanium iPhone to run at a higher temperature than an iPhone with an aluminum or stainless steel frame; not good on a very hot day.

 

[ThatTechyGuy]

It occurs to me that Titanium is a poor thermal conductor,even Stainless steel is better.

All other things being the same, I’d expect a titanium iPhone to run at a higher temperature than an iPhone with an aluminum or stainless steel frame; not good on a very hot day.

I've noticed this, I think that's why my 15 gets super hot during wireless charging. However, why use titanium on an even smaller, thinner chassis, which one would assume needs more thermal headroom?

 

[Aerofly]

Here’s a link to the 9TO5MAC article…….

iPhone 17: Titanium is coming to just one model, and it’s a surprising choice - 9to5Mac

The iPhone 17 line will feature notable design changes, including a shift to having only one model use titanium—and it’s a surprising choice.

9to5mac.com

 

[Pinkpoison]

I've noticed this, I think that's why my 15 gets super hot during wireless charging. However, why use titanium on an even smaller, thinner chassis, which one would assume needs more thermal headroom?

I've noticed that too just recently, I charge with the cable at home but our new car has wireless charging on a pad on the consul, I charged it via that for the first time a few days ago and I was alarmed at just how hot it got.....

 

[ThatTechyGuy]

I've noticed that too just recently, I charge with the cable at home but our new car has wireless charging on a pad on the consul, I charged it via that for the first time a few days ago and I was alarmed at just how hot it got.....

After about 30 minutes, my iPhone will just stop charging, saying iPhone needs to cool down.

 

[Pinkpoison]

After about 30 minutes, my iPhone will just stop charging, saying iPhone needs to cool down.

I didn't get any warnings....
In future I'll charge it just for a short time, charging it with a case fitted probably doesn't help though...

 

[Bkdodger]

The only time I ever noticed my iPhone 15PM a little warm is in the wireless charger in my car

 

[ThatTechyGuy]

The only time I ever noticed my iPhone 15PM a little warm is in the wireless charger in my car

My 15PM gets hot on a regular charger, maybe I have a rotten apple!

 

[Pinkpoison]

I haven't noticed any over heating on a cable charge, I'll take note though, the wireless charging is a bit concerning .....