2025 could mark the launch of a new generation of revolutionary iPhone, with a completely redesigned design. According to several sources, Apple is preparing to reveal the iPhone 17 Air, a model that promises to bring significant changes in both aesthetics and functionality. Since the insertion of iPhone X, the first device to give up the physical button below the screen, Apple has not made major design changes. Launched in November 2017, iPhone X set a new standard, but the design line has remained relatively constant so far. With iPhone 17 Air, Apple seems ready to rewrite the game rules.
Let's see what we know so far about the future iPhone 17 Air, from design, camera, performance and the price with which it will be for sale.
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IPhone 17 Air design
The main attraction of iPhone 17 Air will be its design. According to the publicationThe Information, Apple emphasizes aesthetics rather than functionality for this model. Thus, we can expect a radical design different from the current models, but with some compromises in terms of peak specifications and functions.
It seems that iPhone 17 Air will be significantly thinner than current models. This generation is expected to be 6.5mm thick, which would really be a very thin phone. By comparison, iPhone 6 has 6.9mm. Also, the rumors claim that the phone will be made of aluminum, as opposed to the current Pro models, which use titanium. It would mean to be an extremely easy iPhone model, but the Ming-Chi Kuo analyst states that the iPhone 17 Air could combine titanium with aluminum.
Display
By combining the information from several sources, we can get a pretty clear idea of what the iPhone 17 Air will look like. According to Ming-Chi Kuo and Jeff Pu analyst, this iPhone 17 model will have a 6.6-inch screen, with a resolution of approximately 2,740 x 1,260 pixels. However, the Ross Young analyst specifies that the exact size of the screen will be 6.55 inches. The screen will have promotion technology, with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz.
The InformationHe mentions that the iPhone 17 Air will have a smaller front cutting for the camera and sensors, thanks to the new "metalens" technologies developed by Apple. This technology could significantly reduce the size of the Face ID sensor.
There are also rumors about an innovative covering technology, which could start with the iPhone 17 series. It would make scratch-resistant screens and add an anti-reflection layer.
The cameras of iPhone 17 Air
One of the biggest design changes in this slim iPhone 17 version will be the presence of a single room on the back. While the iPhone 16 has two cameras, and the PRO models have three, Apple could make this compromise to get a thin design.
The main camera of the iPhone 17 Air will use the 48MP sensor, the same present on the iPhone 16. The front camera will be updated, increasing from 12MP to 24MP for the entire iPhone 17 range.
Moreover, it is speculated that Apple could relocate the main camera in the upper left corner in the upper center of the phone, a radical change from the traditional iPhone design.
Performance
It seems that the iPhone 17 Air will be equipped with the A19 chip, different from the A19 Pro version, which will be reserved for Pro models. The phone will have 8GB of RAM, while the PRO models will benefit from 12GB.
Although the details about the performance of the A19 chip are limited, Apple will not move to the 2Nm TSMC manufacturing process until 2026. Thus, the A19 chip will be done using the 3NM process, but in an improved version for higher performance and efficiency.
Certainly, this Slim iPhone 17 model will face the most demanding applications and games.
Modem Apple 5G
The iPhone 17 Air could be one of the first iPhones to use an Apple-developed Modem 5G. Currently, iPhones use Qualcomm modems. The development of its own modem is part of Apple efforts to reduce addiction to external suppliers.
The iPhone SE 4, expected at the beginning of 2025, could be the first device to use this modem. Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that the iPhone 17 Air will also adopt this modem, which will manage both 5G and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. However, this modem will not support the MMWAVE 5G technology, and the maximum speeds will be limited to about 4GBPS.
What price will iPhone 17 Air have
According to rumors, the iPhone 17 Air could be more expensive than Pro Max models, starting at $ 1,200. This means that the iPhone 17 Air could have a starting price of at least $ 1,300.
On the other hand, Jeff PU suggests that this slim version of iPhone 17 will replace the plus model, which starts at $ 899. Besides,The Wall Street JournalHe reported that the iPhone 17 Air will be cheaper than Pro models, reinforcing the idea that it could take the place of the iPhone 16 Plus.
When will iPhone 17 Air be released?
The iPhone 17 range is expected to be announced and launched in September 2025. However, these plans may be changes due to production or supply problems.
It is expected that at the latest in the first part of November 2025, this iPhone 17 model will reach the first buyers.
However, it remains to be seen how many users will prefer to give up some top specifications and make compromises in favor of an ultra-substance iPhone.
