Latest rumours hints at thinness of iPhone 17 Air and its razor thin
The latest wave of excitement comes from Sam Kohl’s AppleTrack YouTube channel, where a newly released video showcases dummy units of the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup—including the standard iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the much-anticipated iPhone 17 Air. These physical mock-ups offer a close-up look at the rumored designs and dimensions of the 2025 models.
What’s grabbing the most attention is the iPhone 17 Air. In the video, it appears strikingly thin—so much so that if Apple launches it with this design, it could potentially rival the company's slimmest device to date, the new M4 iPad Pro, which measures just 5.1mm thick.
The dimensions of the dummy iPhone 17 Air shown in the video align closely with earlier reports from trusted sources like analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and leaker Ice Universe, both of whom have predicted the device could measure between 5.5mm and 5.64mm thick. The video also highlights the iPhone 17 series’ rumored horizontal rear camera bar, offering a realistic preview of what Apple’s next-generation design might look like if these prototypes are accurate.
What to expect from the rumoured iPhone 17 Air
Beyond its sleek design, the iPhone 17 Air is rumored to feature several high-end specs typically reserved for flagship models. For instance, it’s expected to sport a 6.6-inch Samsung M14 OLED display, with strong speculation suggesting Apple could include ProMotion support, bringing a 120Hz refresh rate to the Air model—finally eliminating the previous distinction that limited this feature to the Pro versions.
Under the hood, the iPhone 17 Air is anticipated to be powered by Apple’s A19 chip. Analyst Jeff Pu has also suggested that the device could support 35W wired charging. The battery, constrained by the ultra-thin form factor, is expected to be optimized for better thermal management and energy efficiency. Additionally, Apple is rumored to include its in-house CQ1 chip in the iPhone 17 series to enhance battery life. This chip was previously featured in the iPhone 16 SE, where it significantly improved battery performance compared to the iPhone 16 flagships.
On the camera front, the iPhone 17 Air is likely to feature a single 48-megapixel rear camera, housed in the new horizontal camera bar. While Apple might have considered a dual sensor, the single lens is expected to deliver impressive results, bolstered by Apple’s computational photography capabilities for high-quality, flagship-level shots.
On the front, the iPhone 17 Air could see a significant upgrade with a 24-megapixel selfie camera, potentially across the entire lineup. Despite its slim profile, the device is also rumored to retain key iPhone 16 features like the Action Button and Camera Control. However, Apple might eliminate the physical SIM card slot in favor of an eSIM-only design to save space. This move, while helping reduce the device's thickness, could limit availability in regions where dual physical SIM cards are still popular.
As for the launch, if Apple sticks to its usual release schedule, the iPhone 17 series is expected to debut in the second or third week of September 2025, with sales likely kicking off shortly after the announcement.
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