Apple’s iPhone 17 series is set to launch later this year. Interestingly, the tech giant may launch the lineup with a new Air and Ultra model. The iPhone 17 Air is said to replace the iPhone 17 Plus and be the thinnest iPhone ever. The device has become a hot topic among technology enthusiasts. In the most recent update, a hands-on image of the iPhone 17 Air was leaked, hinting at how it may appear in real life. Here is everything we currently know about the Apple iPhone 17 Air’s design, specifications, and pricing.
A reliable tipster Majin Bu has shared the real-life image of the iPhone 17 Air on X. As seen in the image, the iPhone 17 Air gets a sleek and glossy pill-shaped camera bump with a single camera placed on the left. The flash is placed on the right side. However, the rear panel seems to be matte. The volume rocker and Action Button are placed on the left while the power button may be placed on the right side.
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However, the leaked unit does not have an Apple logo, hinting that it could be a prototype and the design may differ in real life. However, the iPhone 17 Air is said to be as thin as 5.65mm.
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is said to be powered by the yet-to-be-announced A19 chipset. It may debut with a 6.9-inch LTPO display with Dynamic Island, a similar-sized screen that the iPhone 17 Pro Max may get. It is also expected that the SIM card tray will be ditched. It may come coupled with 12GB RAM. It may get a USB-C port and redesigned speaker grilles.
As for the camera, the iPhone 17 Air is rumoured to pack a 48MP rear camera. On the front, it may get a 24MP front-facing camera.
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to make its official debut in September, alongside the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Ultra during Apple’s annual fall keynote event.
According to the reports, the Apple iPhone 17 Air could be priced at around Rs 89,900 in India. However, the exact pricing, launch date, specifications, and other details remain unknown.