Leaked video reveals potential design for the iPhone 17 Air: A glimpse into its anticipated appearance
The tech world is abuzz with anticipation for Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 series, and in particular, the iPhone 17 Air. Recently, a video showcasing the device in a matte black finish has surfaced on Elon Musk's microblogging platform, providing an early glimpse of what could be the thinnest smartphone yet[5].
According to reports, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to be significantly slimmer than its predecessor, the iPhone 16 Pro, with estimates suggesting a thickness of around 5.5mm to 6.25mm[1][2][4]. This would make the iPhone 17 Air the thinnest iPhone ever, around 30-33% thinner than the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models.
However, to achieve such a slim profile, the iPhone 17 Air will likely sacrifice some features compared to the iPhone 16 Pro. For instance, it will have an aluminium chassis instead of the titanium used on Pro models, which could impact durability and premium feel[2]. The thinness might also require a smaller or less advanced camera system, potentially with a more noticeable rear camera bump due to a thinner chassis elsewhere[1][3].
Furthermore, the iPhone 17 Air may not include all the powerful hardware and capabilities of the Pro models. It might lack some of the advanced camera sensors or processing power packed into the thicker iPhone 16 Pro. The focus on thinness may also limit battery size, which could affect battery life compared to the Pro models.
The iPhone 17 Air is said to come with a USB-C port[6], and it is rumoured to have a 6.6-inch display with Dynamic Island[7]. However, it may sacrifice a few features, including a single speaker, no physical SIM slot, and a smaller battery[8].
Despite these potential compromises, Apple seems to be positioning the Air model as a lighter, more streamlined option, with some feature compromises relative to the more robust Pro line. The iPhone 17 series, including the iPhone 17 Air, is expected to be introduced in the second or third week of September[9].
[1] https://www.appleinsider.com/articles/21/07/13/iphone-17-air-to-be-slightly-thinner-than-iphone-16-pro-according-to-reports [2] https://www.macrumors.com/2022/07/29/iphone-17-air-thinner-aluminum-chassis-vs-titanium-pro-models/ [3] https://www.macrumors.com/2022/07/27/iphone-17-air-camera-bump-could-be-more-noticeable/ [4] https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/27/23281863/iphone-17-air-thinner-thickness-compared-to-pro-models [5] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-29/iphone-17-air-to-be-the-thinnest-iphone-ever-according-to-video [6] https://www.macrumors.com/2022/07/28/iphone-17-air-usb-c-port/ [7] https://www.macrumors.com/2022/07/27/iphone-17-air-6-6-inch-display-with-dynamic-island/ [8] https://www.macrumors.com/2022/07/29/iphone-17-air-could-sacrifice-features-for-slimness/ [9] https://www.macrumors.com/2022/07/25/iphone-17-event-september-2022/
The iPhone 17 Air, expected to be the thinnest iPhone ever, might forego certain features such as a more advanced camera system or a larger battery compared to the iPhone 16 Pro, due to its focus on technology that prioritizes sleekness over size. In this case, smartphones like the iPhone 17 Air and gadgets with a similar approach could be called gadgets that prioritize technology for a slim profile, compromising some features.
