iPhone 17 AIR leaks and reports have now started to pour in from multiple quarters, providing information on the design, display and price of the rumoured ‘slimmest’ iPhone ever. A significant leak has revealed the first physical glimpse of Apple‘s upcoming iPhone 17 lineup, including an ultra-thin “AIR” variant that appears to confirm months of rumours.
iPhone 17 AIR may be 5.5mm thick
The dummy units, obtained by reliable leaker Sonny Dickson, offer tangible evidence of Apple’s design direction for its next flagship devices.
Side-by-side comparisons of the dummy models suggest that the iPhone 17 AIR is dramatically different from its siblings in the likely iPhone 17 family. According to reports, the Air variant will measure just 5.5mm thick, making it one of Apple’s thinnest devices ever.
iPhone 17 AIR may sport 6.6-inch display
Display specifications have also been leaked, with the iPhone 17 Air featuring a 6.6-inch screen. This places it between the current 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Pro and 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple initially considered an even larger 6.9-inch display for the Air but abandoned this plan due to structural concerns about potential bending in such a thin device.
Despite its slim profile, the iPhone 17 Air isn’t expected to compromise on features. The dummy models show it will incorporate slim bezels similar to the Pro models, a Dynamic Island cutout, and the Camera Control button introduced with the iPhone 16 lineup.
Performance-wise, the iPhone 17 AIR is expected include a 120Hz ProMotion display typically reserved for Pro models, while utilising the standard Apple A19 chip rather than a Pro variant.
iPhone 17 AIR rumoured to feature a single camera
The iPhone 17 AIR is reported to feature a single rear camera system rather than the multi-camera array found on Pro models, aligning it more with the entry-level iPhone 16e. Another notable design element visible across the dummy units is a distinctive camera bump that spans the entire width of the phone – similar to Google Pixel 9 series of smartphones.
iPhone 17 AIR price
Pricing for the iPhone 17 Air is reported to be around $900, positioning it at the same price point as the current iPhone 16 Plus. According to Gurman, if the Air model proves successful, Apple may explore even more ambitious designs, including a port-free iPhone. The technologies developed for the iPhone 17 Air are reportedly part of Apple’s preparation for its first foldable device, expected by 2026.
